Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

1. Completion of a general Gastroenterology Fellowship at an accredited or equivalent training program.
2. Eligibility for the American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology board examination, or an equivalent qualification.
3. Ability to submit a personal statement of no more than one page.
4. Submission of a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.
5. Willingness to participate in supervised clinical, translational, or basic science research and present research findings.

The Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at Yale School of Medicine is a one-year advanced training program focused on the diagnosis and management of complex inflammatory bowel diseases. Fellows gain supervised experience in inpatient and outpatient care, working with specialists in digestive diseases, pathology, radiology, and colorectal surgery. Training includes endoscopic assessment, colorectal cancer surveillance, pouchoscopy, advanced endoscopic imaging, and endoscopic balloon dilation. The fellowship also emphasizes mentored research, academic presentations, and scholarly publication.

1. Applicants must first complete a general Gastroenterology Fellowship at an accredited or equivalent training program and meet the stated gastroenterology board-eligibility requirement.
2. Prepare a personal statement of no more than one page, an updated curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.
3. Email the complete application to Alexander Levy, MD, Director of the Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellowship.
4. Applicants should contact the program director for clarification about application deadlines, interviews, and any additional requirements.