Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy (CATE)

Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy (CATE)
6500 W. Newberry Rd
Gainesville, Florida 32605
813-731-3170 (V)
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1 Position Available

Program Type: Both ERCP & EUS

Authorized Administrative Official: Tony Brar (email)

Program Director: Tony S. Brar, MD (email)
Program Director Phone: 813-731-3170

Duration: 1 Year

Inclusive Dates of the Program: 7/1/2027 to 6/30/2028

Program Website: www.gainesvillegi.com/services/center-for-advanced-therapeutic-endoscopy-cate/

Accepts applicants from outside of North America? Yes

Accepts applicants with J1 visas? Yes

Accepts applicants with H1B visas? Yes

Accepts applicants with E3 visas? Yes

Type of Interview Offered: Both In-Person & Virtual

Supervised Procedures Procedure	Faculty Involved in AEF Training	Total Annual Volume	Average Annual Volume with Hands-on AEF Involvement per Fellow
ERCP	2	500	500
Diagnostic EUS	2	400	400
Interventional EUS	2	300	300
Luminal stenting	2	50	50
ESD	2	30	30
Bariatric endoscopy	2	30	30
POEM	2	30	30
Endoscopic management of GERD and Barrett’s	2	10	10

Unsupervised Trainee Activities Procedure	Value
General GI procedures (per year)	100
Inpatient general GI service (weeks/year)	0
Inpatient advanced endoscopy service (weeks/year)	0
Ambulatory clinics (per year)	0
Committed time for research (days/month)	0

Requirements for Application

1. Standard ASGE Application Packet
   • ASGE Application
   • Post-Undergraduate Education
   • USMLE Scores
   • Certification of Completion of Residency
     1. Prior to appointment in the advanced endoscopy fellowship, fellows should have completed a three-year ACGME-accredited gastroenterology fellowship
     2. Fellows from non-ACGME-accredited programs must have completed at least three years of gastroenterology education prior to starting the fellowship
   • Personal Statement
   • Curriculum Vitae
   • 3 Letters of Reference

Additional Information about Program

The Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy (CATE) offers one of Florida’s most dynamic and high-volume training environments for aspiring advanced endoscopists. Established in 2023 and located in North Central Florida, CATE brings cutting-edge innovation to Gainesville, FL and the surrounding region. As part of **HCA North Florida—the largest HCA hospital in the state—**we serve as the central referral hub for complex GI care, receiving transfers from across Florida. This creates an exceptional training landscape with unparalleled case diversity and volume.

As a fellow at CATE, you will train directly under two highly experienced leaders in interventional endoscopy, gaining extensive hands-on experience across the full spectrum of advanced procedures. Fellows can expect:

-High-volume pancreatico-biliary exposure, including some of the most complex cases in the region
-Mastery of tissue resection, luminal stenting, and endoscopic closure
-Training in endoscopic bariatric procedures
-Meaningful exposure to third-space endoscopy, including POEM and ESD

Our program is uniquely positioned within a busy community teaching hospital, offering you a firsthand understanding of how to build and run a thriving advanced endoscopy private practice. Fellows participate in multidisciplinary conferences and collaborate closely with subspecialists across the system, strengthening both clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.

Our goal is simple: to equip you with the skill, confidence, and independence needed to launch your own high-level advanced endoscopy practice immediately after fellowship. If you’re seeking comprehensive, high-volume, expert-guided training in a supportive and innovative environment, CATE offers an unparalleled opportunity to grow into the advanced endoscopist you aspire to be.

Please Note: All data in this program description is entered on a voluntary basis