GASTROENTEROLOGY OVERVIEW
At Mayo Clinic, respected and accomplished physicians and surgeons from the areas of gastroenterology, endoscopy, surgery, radiology and oncology work together to provide the best possible care. The world-class specialists at Mayo use the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
Thousands of diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures are performed annually, using state-of-the-art technology.
As a Mayo gastroenterology trainee, you will have access to a training experience that is broad, highly specialized and offers:
- Comprehensive, advanced training in gastroenterology and hepatology.
- The opportunity to acquire skills in patient diagnosis and management.
- The opportunity to acquire skills in clinical, bench, translational, and/or outcomes research.
- An academic skills lecture series, including instruction on issues such as how to write a paper, review a talk, give a presentation, prepare a research protocol, and write a grant proposal. Also, practical instruction in and application of procedural techniques, teaching and research.
- A curriculum thoughtfully designed to balance clinical, didactic and investigative experience.
- Two program tracks: clinical scholars and National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored
- The opportunity to take classes in the master's-level Clinical Research Training Program.
Eighty staff gastroenterologists serve as teachers and mentors. Their various backgrounds form a rich diversity of clinical expertise and research opportunities.
Accreditation
The Gastroenterology Fellowship Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Program History
The Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at Mayo Clinic’s site in Rochester began in 1974. Since then, approximately 230 fellows have completed training. Going forward, the anticipation is that eight to 10 fellows will complete this program annually.
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