About Our Program
We specialize in the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract and liver diseases, and combine compassion and common sense with the most advanced tests and procedures. We provide outstanding care to patients and their families, using state-of-the-art training and education in clinical and research aspects of gastroenterology and hepatology.
Our section includes outstanding nationally and internationally recognized faculty members. We offer a comprehensive training program with diverse clinical experiences in several medical facilities (Baylor Medicine at McNair Campus, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Harris Health System, and Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center). Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is ranked in the top 25 in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
Additionally, we conduct and train fellows in cutting-edge clinical and translational research that advances science and clinical care through our partnerships with the Texas Digestive Disease Center, and the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety. Many of our investigators hold highly competitive, peer-reviewed grants funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs and national gastrointestinal societies.
This program is accredited by the American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialties.
Admissions and Benefits
The Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine offers a fellowship program to prepare individuals for academic careers by broad training in gastroenterology and hepatology. We accept five to six clinical and one research (T32) fellow each year, beginning in July.
Academic Clinical Track
The clinical track is a three-year program for fellows who intend to enter clinical academic practice upon completion of the training program. Read more about this track on our curriculum page.
Research Fellowship Track
The Research Fellowship Track is a four-year fellowship funded by a T32 grant from the NIH, and includes two years of focused training in epidemiology, biostatistics, evidence-based medicine, outcomes research and health services research. Fellows in this track will have the opportunity to complete an advanced research degree (Masters in Public Health or Masters in Clinical Investigation) during the fellowship. Read more about this track on our curriculum page.
Applicants to both the clinical and research fellowship track positions must have completed an internal medicine residency program from an accredited U.S. institution.
