Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship

The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Program prepares physicians to be well-rounded gastroenterologists who have strong clinical, procedural and research skills, and can meet modern-day needs. 

A Message From the Program Director

Welcome to the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Program. 

Our program equips fellows with the expertise needed to address the evolving demands of gastroenterology through patient-centered, team-based care. It emphasizes training in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, research and working with a diverse patient population. 

The program — which includes a dual-pathway training option — is also dynamically shaped by the interests of each fellow. Our talented faculty and robust resources further enhance our mission to provide high-quality training and excellent care for the community. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. 

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Program Overview

The three-year, ACGME-accredited gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship provides training in the cognitive and procedural aspects of the field, including gastrointestinal endoscopy and liver biopsies. First-year fellows become proficient in basic endoscopic procedures, while second- and third-year fellows gain advanced expertise and have increased clinical responsibilities. 

Fellows rotate through the following sites:

• SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
• John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital

Fellows have mentored, laboratory-based and clinical research opportunities that prepare them for a career in academic medicine. They engage in all aspects of research and learn the skills necessary to win peer-reviewed funding in the current competitive climate. They also have access to research assistants, data analysis tools and audio/visual support for presentations. 

Notably, fellows can take advantage of the dual-pathway training option, through which they'll be board-eligible in both gastroenterology and transplant hepatology in three years, rather than four. It offers additional transplant hepatology-specific experiences in pathology, liver biopsies, liver procurement, and outpatient rotations with transplant surgery and pediatrics. 

Explore Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Training

Program Highlights

• Flexible curriculum tailored to career interests
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Supportive, enthusiastic faculty, many of whom are "St. Louis Best Doctors"
• Mentored research with presentations at regional and national conferences
• Dual-pathway training option providing board-eligibility in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology

Meet the Faculty

Current Fellows

Apply

The fellowship program has four available positions per year. Applications are accepted throughout July, and interviews are held from late August to October. The department sponsors H-1B and J-1 visas. 

The program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). 

Review the Application Process

Dual-Pathway Option

Fellows who wish to pursue the dual-pathway option, which includes training in transplant hepatology, must apply during their first year of gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship training to begin on the adjusted pathway during their second year of training. 

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.