Baylor University Medical Center - Dallas, Texas
Our three-year program offers fellows clinical and patient management experience in a wide variety of gastrointestinal and liver disorders
The Gastroenterology Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Our fellows are trained in science-based cognitive gastroenterology, advanced endoscopic techniques, and innovative therapy of advanced liver disease and nutritional disorders.
We accept two fellows each year.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
Training
Our program is highly competitive. We typically receive more than 400 applications each year for two available positions, and we invite the top 10 percent of applicants to interview.
We offer a wide variety of sub-specialty training with highly competent experts in the field. All graduates since 1989 have passed the Gastroenterology Board examination on their first attempts.
We participate in the pilot program for concurrent GI and transplant hepatology training. Six months of scholarly activity/research is required for all fellows.
The third year is tailored to maximize exposure in the fellows area of interest. Training in advanced endoscopy is offered as an option in the third year. We have endoscopy simulators available in the clinical simulation department that are used to introduce and practice endoscopic techniques.
How to apply
We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept fellowship applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.
Interview
Our program director evaluates the completed application file and invites candidates with outstanding potential based on academic credentials, recommendations, aptitude and interest for interviews.
Invitations for interviews in October are extended in September. The match list is submitted by the deadline in mid-November, and the announcement of results occurs in December.
The interview sessions will be conducted remotely. Invited applicants will be asked to attend an online presentation, which will include an orientation lecture, by the Program Director and a recorded tour of the campus. Invited applicants who are interested in pursuing a position will then contact the Program Coordinator to arrange remote interviews with faculty and fellows.
Application requirements
Applicants must be graduates of or currently participating in an accredited Internal Medicine residency program. Fellows cannot begin training until they have successfully completed an internal medicine residency program.
Applicants must submit the following along with their application:
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A personal statement
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At least three letters of recommendation, including one from your internal medicine residency program director
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USMLE/COMLEX scores transcript
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ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Our commitment to our Medical Education community
Baylor University Medical Center, Graduate Medical Education (GME) is committed to passionately promoting a training environment where all feel welcomed and valued. A culture of belonging fosters innovation and is a catalyst for building dynamic teams that serve our communities.
Faculty and fellows
Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented fellows bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
Train at a nationally recognized major teaching hospital
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching and research center providing quaternary care to Dallas, the Southwest region and patients seeking specialized care from around the world.
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Dallas
Dallas provides access to metropolitan entertainment and culture while maintaining the lowest cost of living among the top 10 largest U.S. cities.
Contact us
MacKenzie Shinde
Program Administrator
Email: Mackenzie.Erwin@BSWHealth.org
Verification Requests: BUMCGMEVerifications@BSWHealth.org
Baylor University Medical Center
Roberts Hospital
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246