Gastroenterology Fellowship - Genesys Health System | Grand Blanc, MI

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Gastroenterology Fellowship

This program generally accepts one fellow per year. To apply for this program, you must complete the Genesys online application.

This subspecialty residency program at GRMC is a very challenging program encompassing all facets of gastroenterology. The resident will obtain expertise in all phases of digestive diseases, endoscopic procedures, including more invasive pancreatic and biliary tract procedures, esophageal manometry and physiology studies.

Three year program
Designed for 2 to 4 residents
Requirements for admission
Graduation from an osteopathic college
Satisfactory completion of at least 3 years of an IM residency program

First Year

Focuses on development of didactic, academic and basic procedural skills necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases.
11 months spent on GI services where more than 6,000 endoscopic procedures are performed annually.
One month elective rotation outside of GRMC
Involvement in consultative services and bedside management of all patients on your particular service
Participation on daily rounds
Specimen histology and pathology will be reviewed by the Department of Pathology.

Second Year

Greater flexibility with increased exposure to consultative services and bedside teaching.
More invasive forms of ERCP, liver biopsies, sphincterotomies and stent placements.
Two months out rotation, usually in the field of liver transplantation and hepatology.

Third Year

More advanced technical training
Biliary stent replacements
Research and teaching

Upon completion of this program, the resident will have been fully exposed to gastroenterology and should master all necessary didactic and procedural skills including upper and lower GI endoscopies, esophageal sclerotherapy, ERCP with biliary stent placements, stone extraction, esophageal motility studies, liver biopsy, physiology studies, along with didactic, consultative and management capabilities.

Application should be sent via the Medical Education on-line application"

For more information, please call the Medical Education Department at:
(810) 606-5980 or toll free 1-800-233-2863