The Interview Process for Gastroenterology Fellowship

Gastroenterology has become one of the most competitive fellowship in the field of internal medicine.1 The application phase usually starts during the second half of PGY-2 year, and includes writing a personal statement, completing an application form via the electronic residency application service (ERAS), obtaining letters of recommendations, and selecting the programs to apply for. The interview process, which is considered the most important factor in the fellowship selection process, occurs during the fall of PGY-3 year, from mid-August until early November.2,3 Once the interview has been offered, this process can be broken down into 3 steps