Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
Advanced endoscopists perform highly sophisticated, minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat patients with a range of pancreas, biliary, gastrointestinal, and malignant disorders.
The one-year advanced fellowship in endoscopy provides hands-on training in advanced endoscopic procedures. Clinical endoscopic research opportunities are encouraged.
Why choose the Yale advanced endoscopy fellowship?
The Yale Advanced Endoscopy fellowship allows you to train with national experts in advanced endoscopy. The Yale Advanced Endoscopy Program at Yale New Haven Hospital and Smilow Cancer Hospital’s experienced advanced endoscopists perform high volumes of advanced procedures. The Yale Advanced Endoscopy Group is part of a multi-disciplinary team, including expert surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists. The Smilow Cancer Center is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).
What will I do as an advanced endoscopy fellow at Yale?
As an advanced endoscopy fellow, you will receive specialized training in a variety of endoscopic procedures, including:
- endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP)
- endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
- endoscopic ablation therapy
- endoscopic stenting
- advanced imaging
You will also get exposure to endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).
What prerequisites do I need?
Before starting your fellowship, you must first complete a general gastroenterology fellowship at an ACGME-accredited or equivalent training program and must be eligible for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Gastroenterology Board.
How can I apply?
The Yale Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship participates in the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Match Program. Applications may be submitted via the ASGE website.