University of Kentucky Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship

University of Kentucky
770 Rose Street
MN 649
Lexington, Kentucky 40536
859-257-0458 (V)
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1 Position Available

Program Type: Both ERCP & EUS

Authorized Administrative Official: Maria Richie (email)

Program Director: Ingrid Schwartz

Duration: 1 Year

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

Program Website: medicine.uky.edu/departments/internalmedicine/advanced-endoscopy-fellowship

Accepts applicants from outside of North America? No

Accepts applicants with J1 visas? No

Accepts applicants with H1B visas? No

Accepts applicants with E3 visas? No

Type of Interview Offered: Virtual

Supervised Procedures Procedure	Faculty Involved in AEF Training	Total Annual Volume	Average Annual Volume with Hands-on AEF Involvement per Fellow
ERCP	4	1000	700
Diagnostic EUS	3	400	300
Interventional EUS	2	-	-
Deep enteroscopy	1	-	-
Luminal stenting	3	-	-
ESD	1	-	-
Endoscopic management of GERD and Barrett’s	2	150	120
Other (specify) EMR	4	130	100

Unsupervised Trainee Activities Procedure	Value
General GI procedures (per year)	0
Inpatient general GI service (weeks/year)	4 weeks per year
Inpatient advanced endoscopy service (weeks/year)	0
Ambulatory clinics (per year)	Once a week
Committed time for research (days/month)	14 days

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 Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy section offers a one-year advanced endoscopy fellowship for physicians who have completed an accredited three-year gastroenterology fellowship and are board-eligible or board-certified. The fellowship provides comprehensive, hands-on training in advanced endoscopic procedures, with a strong emphasis on the interdisciplinary management of complex gastrointestinal conditions. The program’s highest-volume area is the diagnosis and management of complex pancreatobiliary disorders, complemented by focused training in endoscopic resection, ablation therapies, endoluminal stenting, fluid collection drainage, and the endoscopic management of surgical complications, among other advanced interventions. Training is delivered primarily through one-on-one mentorship and includes the development and execution of supervised research projects, as well as participation in division and section educational activities, including resident and fellow teaching.

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