For Fellowship Start Date of July 1, 2027
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
It is estimated that over 3 million patients are affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, in the United States. These complex, immune-mediated diseases are marked by a significant heterogeneity of clinical signs and symptoms. Recent guidelines emphasize the need for timely diagnosis and proactive initiation of disease-modifying therapies to promote favorable outcomes. The Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease is dedicated to the research and treatment of IBD.
Our IBD Fellowship is an intensive multi-disciplinary one-year program aimed at developing expertise in IBD patient care and research aligned with guidance from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and the gastrointestinal societies. Directed by Dr. Dana Lukin, who initiated the program in 2019, our fellowship incorporates learning in both outpatient and inpatient settings with dedicated focus on:
A minimum of 30% of time is devoted to research. The fellow will also lead two monthly multi-disciplinary case conferences and attend national and local meetings. At the end of the program, advanced fellows will be in a strong position to excel in faculty roles and become leaders in the IBD field.
To apply, complete our form and return by October 31, 2026.
The Advanced Endoscopy [Interventional] Fellowship is a one-year training program designed for physicians who have completed a three-year, ABIM-certified Gastroenterology Fellowship. This fourth-year program provides fellows with the cognitive and technical expertise necessary to perform endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), third-space endoscopy, endobariatrics, and other advanced endoscopic procedures at an expert level. The program aims to train future leaders in academic endoscopy, both in the United States and internationally.
The Weill Cornell Medicine Gastroenterology Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship, directed by Dr. Reem Z. Sharaiha, offers a comprehensive therapeutic endoscopy training program for physicians pursuing advanced endoscopic expertise and an academic career. While general endoscopic training is included in a standard three-year gastroenterology fellowship, the rapid evolution of advanced techniques has created a growing need for specialized training in this field.
Our fellowship provides hands-on experience in advanced endoscopic techniques and opportunities to contribute to clinical research. Fellows benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and mentorship from an expert faculty.
Fellows receive extensive training in a wide range of advanced procedures, including:
· ERCP
· Diagnostic and therapeutic EUS
· Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
· Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)
· Deep enteroscopy techniques
· Ablation therapy for Barrett’s esophagus
· Confocal laser endomicroscopy
· Third-space endoscopy, including peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and its variations (G-POEM, Z-POEM)
· Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF)
· Endoscopic management of bariatric surgery complications
· Primary endoscopic bariatric therapies
Fellows will train alongside faculty members in a one-on-one setting, gaining direct mentorship from experts, including Dr. David Carr-Locke, Dr. Srihari Mahadev, Dr. Kartik Sampath, and Dr. Mark Hanscom.
Fellows are strongly encouraged to participate in the division’s ongoing research initiatives and present their findings at regional and national conferences.
Eligibility & Requirements:
· Preferred: Prior experience in clinical or basic science research
· Required: Completion of an academic gastroenterology fellowship within five years of application
· Preferred: Strong interest in an academic career
To apply, please visit the ASGE Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship (AEF) website.
· Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
· Due to funding restrictions, applicants with J-1 or H1B visas are not eligible to apply.
· Fellowship salary support is generated by the trainee through one day per week of general endoscopy procedures.
For further details about the application process or fellowship program, please contact Catherine Lowery at cal2048@med.cornell.edu.
