Fellowship Program

The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Program was reaccredited in 2007 by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and was commended for its demonstrated substantial compliance with the ACGME's requirements for graduate medical education. This program received the maximum length between reaccrediations. The approximate date of the next ACGME site visit is May 2012.

Stipends and Benefits

The approximate 2009 fellowship stipends, plus fringe benefits, are as follows: PGY 4: $59,159; PGY 5: $60,730; and PGY 6: $62,290. An increase to $60,934, $62,552, and $64,159, respectively, will occur at the pay period closest to September 1, 2009. Explore our Graduate Medical Education website for further information at rwjms2.umdnj.edu/gme .

Applicant Information

Please apply for one of the two open 2010 gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship positions via ERAS® , the Electronic Residency Application Service, a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The application deadline is January 15, 2009. In addition, this fellowship program will participate in the NRMP Match for 2010. Visas sponsored: J-1.

Please contact Diane Palmer, Department of Medicine Fellowship Program Coordinator, with additional questions: palmerdl@umdnj.edu .