The Fellowship Council

About the Fellowship Council
The Fellowship Council is an association of program directors and specialty societies charged with oversight of fellowship training programs in order to uphold uniformly high standards and produce well trained surgeons.
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President’s Welcome

It is my great honor to serve as the President of the Fellowship Council (FC). I am always amazed at the dedication of this group to the education and training of fellows in key surgical specialties. Residency training has changed with the Blue-Ribbon Commission report. Trainees completing their general surgery residency now desire and pursue […]

Website Updates

The Fellowship Council website is moving towards being mobile-friendly. We have a new look and expect to make upgrades to the user experience in the near future. Stay tuned for more updates!

Advanced GI, Bariatric, Flexible Endo, HPB, and Advanced GI MIS Fellowship Application and Matching Process Schedule

The application process for surgical fellowship in Advanced Gastrointestinal (GI), Bariatric, Flexible Endoscopy, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary, and Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery is now open. Applicants have until February 12, 2019 to confirm their applications to programs. Letters of recommendation must also be received by the Fellowship Council office by February 12, 2019.

Fellowship Application Process Opens:
December 3, 2018

Fellowship Application Closes:
February 12, 2019

Letters of Recommendation Deadline:
February 12, 2019

Deadline to Inform Applicants of Interviews:
March 15, 2019

Fellowship Ranking Order List Start:
May 6, 2019

Fellowship Ranking Order List Deadline:
May 23, 2019

Fellowship Scramble Day:
June 11, 2019

Date for Announcement of Fellowship Matches:
June 12, 2019

Fellowships Begin:
August 1, 2020