Academic/Advanced Clinical Research Fellowship
The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Academic/Advanced Clinical Research Fellowship Program integrates research and clinical practice to enhance patient care and push the boundaries of medical knowledge.
A Message From the Program Director
Welcome to the Clinical Research Fellowship Program.
This position is ideal for aspiring GI/hepatology physician-researchers or physican-scientists. You'll be an integral part of a dynamic team and report directly to the division director.
Half of your year will be dedicated to cutting-edge research in hepatology. These opportunities — including being a lead researcher, co-investigator and presenter — will help you develop the skills necessary to conduct strong and demanding prospective clinical studies.
The second half of your year will be dedicated to hepatology-focused clinical practice. You'll treat up to eight patients per day in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, and you'll manage the schedule of rotating residents — experiences that will further evaluate your impact as a clinician and mentor.
Please reach out with any questions.
Wing-Kin Syn, M.D., Ph.D.
Program director
Program Overview
The one-year academic/advanced clinical research fellowship offers a unique blend of research and clinical training. The fellow is encouraged to design and lead a research project and be a co-investigator in clinical trials.
Clinical training includes a specific focus in the following areas:
- Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Liver fibrosis
The fellow rotates through SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
Program Highlights
- 50% research/50% clinical practice
- Opportunities to lead, present and publish research
- Mentorship
- Vital role in metabolic clinic
- Management and scheduling of residents
Current Fellow
Ahmad B. Nasir, M.D.
Residency: Internal medicine-pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Medical school: Aleppo University, Faculty of Medicine
Apply
The fellowship program has one available position per year. Applications are accepted throughout July, and interviews are held from late August to October.
The program does not participate in a Match. If interested, send a direct application to Program Director Wing-Kin Syn, M.D., at wing-kin.syn@slucare.ssmhealth.com.
About the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program
SSM Health proudly sponsors the Graduate Medical Education Program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. This university-based training program offers a world-class academic environment that fosters clinical excellence, research innovation and compassionate care. All program participants are employed by SSM Health, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience within a nationally recognized health system.