Transplant Hepatology Fellowship

Program Summary

Mission

The Transplant Hepatology Fellowship is a one-year ACGME accredited combined program at New York Presbyterian between both Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Irving Medical Center, with intensive clinical training program focused on advancing liver transplant care through excellence in clinical practice, education, and research.

We accept three fellows annually through the AASLD Match.

Program Overview

Founded in 1998, the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation was among the first to adopt a fully integrated, multidisciplinary model. We have performed over 2,500 liver transplants, consistently achieving outcomes that meet or exceed national and regional benchmarks. Patients benefit from shorter wait times, expanded transplant opportunities, and exceptional clinical care.

Our program performed 196 liver transplant cases last year and includes New York’s largest living donor liver transplant program. Fellows gain experience in the full spectrum of liver disease and liver cancer management, utilizing both standard and investigational therapies. Dedicated time and support are provided for clinical research, with opportunities to present and publish.

Fellowship Structure

  • Duration: 52 weeks
  • Clinical Rotations: 48 weeks (16 each at Columbia and Cornell, 12 elective)
  • Vacation: 4 weeks
  • Continuity Clinic: Ongoing throughout the year
  • Electives: Tailored to fellow interests (e.g., HCC, MASLD, ALD, viral hepatitis, post-transplant care), with options to rotate in interventional/diagnostic radiology, hepatobiliary and transplant surgery, and pathology
  • Research & Education: Protected time for research with dedicated mentorship and participation in educational activities

Program Strengths

1. Comprehensive Clinical Exposure

    • High-volume, dual-campus experience with over 200 annual transplants

    • Emphasis on post-transplant management and care of complex patients

    • Direct involvement of hepatologists in immediate post-transplant care

    2. Leadership Development

      • Progressive independence, especially in the latter half of the year

      • Fellows lead multidisciplinary teams and gain valuable leadership experience

      3. Customized Elective Experience

        • Wide-ranging electives based on fellow interests

        • Protected research time with support for publishing, grant writing, and teaching

        4. Mentored Continuity Clinic

          • Longitudinal clinic experience with close faculty mentorship

          • Emphasis on comprehensive, real-world management of complex cases

          5. Career Support

            • Strong career mentorship and job placement assistance

            • Alumni consistently match at top institutions across the country

            Applications are open for submission January 2026, with interviews in March and April, and match in May 2026. To apply, please visit https://www.aasldapp.org.