Fellows

“What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self While Navigating GI Fellowship?”

Members of the ASGE Membership Engagement Committee reflect on their journeys and share thoughtful advice they wish they could give their younger selves—offering wisdom, encouragement, and lessons learned along the way.
Journey of a GI Fellow: From Training to Teaching

GI fellowship is a time of learning, and preparing for independent practice. Fellows should set clear goals, find mentors, and seek leadership and teaching roles. Each experience is unique, but all should build a foundation of knowledge and humanism.
When the Specialist Wants to Subspecialize: Things to Consider for the New Fellow

You have matched into one of the most coveted specialties of internal medicine. Long gone will be admission orders and discharge summaries that may have haunted you during your residency years.
Perspectives: Academic vs. Private Practice

Choosing between private practice and academic medicine after gastroenterology fellowship depends on many factors including career goals, interests, and priorities.
Tips on Learning Obesity Management During GI Fellowship in 2024

Whether you are a GI fellow interested in weight loss treatments and perhaps incorporating them into your practice one day, encountering and caring for obese patients is a significant part of today's gastroenterology care.
Five Tips on Finding Your First Job!

It’s the last six months of your fellowship and time to find a job. This is an exciting time but also can be filled with apprehension and anxiety.
Applying to Advanced Endoscopy Fellowships: Tips From a Program Director and Applicant

The Program Director Perspective by Pushpak Taunk, MDThe prospect of applying for another fellowship after more than a decade of medical training can seem daunting.
Year-by-Year Strategies for Excelling in the GI Board Exam

Congratulations to everyone who matched in a GI and hepatology fellowship. The three years dedicated to this specialty will pass swiftly. It is crucial to prepare and organize a study schedule early on.
Must-Read 2023 GIE Articles for Fellows

Whether you are navigating the first half of year one of a fellowship or starting the search for your first job after training, staying up to date with new studies is rewarding on multiple levels.