Gastroenterology Fellowships

We have now completed our selection process for fellowships beginning in July 2008. We would like to welcome each of our new fellows to the University of Colorado Denver.

The University of Colorado Denver, GI Division will be participating in the NRMP Match for the Fellowship year beginning in July 2009. For our Match positions we will be using the ERAS system. Please visit http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/start.htm for more information on ERAS.

In addition to participating in the Match, we are currently accepting applications for our Investigator Track positions. These positions are designed for those dedicated to a career in academic gastroenterology/hepatology. To apply for an Investigator Track position, please forward your completed Fellowship Application (DOC) with the following items: statement of career goals, copies of your medical school diploma and transcripts, USMLE scores, your CV, and three letters of recommendation to:

Lisa Forman, M.D.
Fellowship Training Director
Academic Office Building 1, B158
12631 East 17th Avenue, Room 7614
PO Box 6511
Aurora, CO 80045

Fax: (303) 724-1891

We will conduct ongoing interviews for these slots, and qualified candidates will be contacted when a completed application packet is on file in our office.

Policy on Fellow Recruitment and Selection Criteria

University of Colorado School of Medicine
Fellow Recruitment and Selection Criteria
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
8/1/2005

The following are required for consideration and entry into the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine:

1. A documented strong interest in gastroenterology as judged by statement, prior training, or research experience.
2. Taken and passed USMLE parts I and II, or equivalent test, with minimum of average score on both tests (typically about 200).
3. Excellent references from a minimum of three physicians or researchers with whom the applicant has worked on a regular basis for at least one month.
4. Graduation from an accredited medical school with documented Dean's letter or equivalent, and documented grades. Graduation in top 2/3 of the class.
5. Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language, including English medical jargon exceeding conversational level.
6. Ability to comprehend and utilize computer software typically used in an USA hospital setting.
7. Documented continuous medical treatment of patients, with lapses not to exceed three years (exceptions may be made for pregnancy and related childcare activities, or for Ph.D. attainment). Patient treatment may include medical school or prior residency training.
8. If an International Medical Graduate:
   • Valid ECFMG certificate, documented
   • J-1 Clinical visa or permanent USA resident status, documented
   • Canadian citizens must receive a letter from their province stating the province's willingness to allow the resident to obtain a job in gastroenterology in Canada upon completion of gastroenterology fellowship training in the USA
9. Completion of a PGY-3 year in Internal Medicine in an ACGME-accredited program prior to entering PGY-4 in gastroenterology. This must conform to gastroenterology RRC requirements.