Transplant Hepatology Fellowship
The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program challenges fellows to deepen their clinical expertise through exposure to and mastery of advanced skills and procedures. There are two training pathways: a standalone, one-year option and a three-year dual-pathway option.
A Message From the Program Director
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program. We are delighted that you are considering our program as the next step in your professional journey.
Our fellowship program is built on a strong foundation of academic excellence, clinical rigor and compassionate care in a collaborative and collegial environment. Our faculty is commited to your development as a knowledgeable, competent and experienced transplant hepatologist.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Alex Befeler, M.D.
Program director
Program Overview
The standalone, one-year, ACGME-accredited transplant hepatology fellowship is designed for trainees who have already completed their gastroenterology training. This training allows fellows to build upon that training and deepen their knowledge through additional skills and procedures.
Fellows rotate through SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
Notably, fellows can also choose a dual-pathway training option, which allows them to complete both gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship training and transplant hepatology training in three years.
Explore Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Training
Program Highlights
- Procedural competence
- Extensive experience
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Mentorship
- Optional dual-pathway training
Current Fellow
Ali Khalifa, M.D.
Residency: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson
Medical school: Alexandria University, Egypt
Apply
The fellowship program has one available position each year. Applications are accepted throughout July, and interviews are held from late August to October.
The program accepts applications through the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and particpates in the AASLD Match.
Dual-Pathway Option
Fellows who wish to pursue the dual-pathway option 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.