Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20007
202-444-2855 (V)
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2 Positions Available

Program Type: Both ERCP & EUS

Authorized Administrative Official: Walid Chalhoub (email)

Program Director: Nadim Haddad (email)

Duration: 2 years

Inclusive Dates of the Program: 7/1/2027 to 6/30/2029

Program Website: www.medstarhealth.org/education/other-educational-programs/advanced-training-in-gastrointestinal-endoscopy-program

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? No

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 Yes 1200 1200
Diagnostic EUS Yes 500 500
Interventional EUS Yes 500 500
Deep enteroscopy Yes 100 100
Luminal stenting Yes 100 100
ESD Yes TBD TBD
Bariatric endoscopy Yes TBD TBD
POEM Yes TBD TBD
Endoscopic management of GERD and Barrett’s Yes TBD TBD

Unsupervised Trainee Activities

Procedure		 Value
General GI procedures (per year) 500
Inpatient general GI service (weeks/year) TBD
Inpatient advanced endoscopy service (weeks/year) TBD
Ambulatory clinics (per year) 52
Committed time for research (days/month) 2

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 Endoscopy Fellowship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a two-year, high-volume training program offering comprehensive experience in ERCP, EUS, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including interventional EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, and bariatric procedures. Led by Dr. Nadim Haddad and Dr. Walid Chalhoub, the program performs more than 2,000 advanced procedures annually, providing fellows with extensive exposure to complex pancreaticobiliary and gastrointestinal diseases in a tertiary referral setting. The fellowship emphasizes technical excellence, clinical judgment, teaching, and research, preparing graduates to become leaders in the field. Two fellows are accepted each year through the ASGE Advanced Endoscopy Match, with applications opening in March 2026 for the July 2027 start date.

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