Program Overview

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Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

Overview

The Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at Harlem Hospital Center is affiliated with the Division of Gastroenterology at the Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The program is a 3-year fellowship program that begins July 1 of the first year and ends June 30 of the last year.

Program Details

• Length of program: 3 years
• Application deadline: November 10th
• Decisions posted: November 29th
• Program start date: July 1st
• Program director: Joan A. Culpepper-Morgan, MD

Mission

• It is our belief that training gastroenterologists in a city hospital setting with its diverse and international patient population provides a unique opportunity to achieve excellence in clinical gastroenterology training.
• It is our goal to train knowledgeable, skillful, compassionate Level-I gastroenterologists who are lifelong learners and team players who will consistently improve the medical community of which they are a part.
• It is our goal that fellows will by direct clinical experience or didactic instruction accomplish the Level-I educational and training goals.

Curriculum and Program Design

Our curriculum requires our fellows to accomplish competency goals over 3 years by completing the specific objectives set forth in our curricular experiences and rotations.

Faculty

Meet the faculty of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at Harlem Hospital Center.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in gastroenterology, with a focus on clinical training and research. The curriculum includes a variety of rotations and experiences, including:

• Clinical rotations in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Research rotations in basic and clinical sciences
• Didactic instruction in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Opportunities for elective rotations and research projects

Research Opportunities

The program offers a range of research opportunities, including:

• Basic science research in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Clinical research in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Translational research in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Opportunities for collaboration with faculty members and other researchers

Clinical Training

The program provides comprehensive clinical training in gastroenterology, including:

• Inpatient and outpatient care
• Endoscopy and other procedural training
• Opportunities for elective rotations and research projects

Education and Training

The program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in gastroenterology, with a focus on clinical training and research. The curriculum includes a variety of rotations and experiences, including:

• Clinical rotations in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Research rotations in basic and clinical sciences
• Didactic instruction in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Opportunities for elective rotations and research projects

Conclusion

The Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at Harlem Hospital Center is a comprehensive program that provides a range of educational and training opportunities in gastroenterology. The program is designed to train knowledgeable, skillful, and compassionate gastroenterologists who are lifelong learners and team players.