Advanced GI Medical Oncology Fellowship
The Advanced GI Medical Oncology Fellowship is a research fellowship for recent graduates of residency or fellowship programs who are seeking to establish a career in academic medical oncology.
This fellowship sponsors trainees interested in Colorectal Cancer Research for up to two years, offering a competitive salary as well as seed funding for research projects and stipends for conferences and travel.
Fellows selected for this program will receive specialized education and training in translational research, including a personalized spectrum of clinical or basic research, under mentorship from core faculty.
In addition to helping trainees expand their research portfolio, this fellowship also provides opportunities for integration in clinical trial execution and facilitates the development of mentored relationships for future research collaborations.
This program is funded by gifts from Jack T. and Lillian S. Clift.
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Program Leadership
Faculty Director: Bryan Kee, M.D.
Associate Professor
Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology
Faculty Sponsor: James Yao, M.D.
Professor
Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology
Faculty Director: Van Karlyle Morris, M.D.
Associate Professor
Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology
Faculty Sponsor: Scott Kopetz, M.D., Ph.D.
Deputy Chair for Translational Research
Professor
Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology
Eligibility:
Fellows must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree, and currently be in or have completed a medical oncology fellowship (or international equivalent). Required Documents:
- CV
- 3 publications
- Doctoral Diploma/Credential Evaluation
- J1 Documents as applicable.
- Additional visa, education, and application forms as required.
Application process and period:
Rolling applications with Feb 28. deadline. The fellowship program begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 (unless arrangements are approved).
Applications must be submitted through the Slate application system. Applicants must have an M.D. degree or equivalent.
- Clift Fellowship positions are open to non-US citizens/permanent residents. MD Anderson sponsors only J-1 visas for this position.
- A copy of current ECFMG Certification if you completed medical school outside the United States
- A copy of your USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 if applicable, or Comlex scores
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three Letters of Recommendation, one letter from the Residency Program Director, two letters from an attending physician, and/or teaching faculty
- A 500–1000-word essay of a research proposal with one hypothesis about gastrointestinal tumors
Note: While postdoctoral fellows selected for this program may participate in clinical research, they will not be given any clinical privileges.
Contact Information
Kristin Alfaro – Program Director
713-792-1281
AdvancedGIFellow@mdanderson.org
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