Hoag. Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship

Goal/Overview

The aim of the AEF program is to train gastroenterologists in performing all cognitive and technical aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic techniques. At the conclusion of training, we expect the AEF graduates to be competent to establish an interventional endoscopy unit at their own hospital, hold a high-volume practice treating complex disease processes, and continue to further advance the field in both clinical research and development.

- Procedure Variety and Volume

Fellows can expect to complete at least 200 endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and 200 endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) cases during their training year.

Procedures that trainees will gain experience in include (but not limited to):

  1. Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  2. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  3. Altered anatomy ERCP
  4. ERCP with cholangioscopy
  5. Ampullectomy
  6. Complex pancreatic duct therapy
  7. Endoscopic dilation and stenting therapy (esophagus, gastroduodenal, colonic)
  8. Endoscopic stricture management (incisional therapy)
  9. Endoscopic management of complex fistulas (endoscopic glue, clips, suturing)
  10. Endoscopic mucosal resection
  11. Endoscopic submucosal resection
  12. Endoscopic full thickness resection
  13. Mucosal radiotherapy and cryotherapy ablation
  14. Endoscopic bariatric and metabolic procedures
  15. Complex colonoscopy
  16. Endoluminal functional impedence planimetry
  17. Gastrojejunostomy tube placement
  18. Gastroenteric anastomosis, cholecystoduodenal anastomosis, choledochoduodostomy anastomosis creation with lumen apposing metal stents
  19. EUS-guided liver biopsy
  20. EUS-guided portosystemic pressure gradient measurement
  21. EUS-guided shearwave elastography
  22. Per-oral endoscopic myotomy procedures (Zenkers, esophageal, gastric)
  23. Endoscopic suturing for luminal defects
  24. Endoscopic vacuum therapy
  25. Small bowel enteroscopy (anterograde and retrograde)


+ Schedule, Call, & Coverage

The fellow will spend approximately 50% of their time at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian’s Newport Beach campus, and 50% of their time at Hoag Irvine Endoscopy Units. Fellows are expected to report to work Monday-Friday, except approved holidays, and be available for emergency calls for patients under their care and responsibility.


+ Research

The fellows will demonstrate an ongoing commitment to self-directed learning and research. They will be expected to come up with a scholarly project by the end of the first month of the program. They will complete an abstract by the first week of December to be submitted to Digestive Disease Week (DDW) and author at least one publication by the end of their fellowship year. The fellows will also formally present their research to the fellowship leadership and faculty.

 


+ Educational Conference Schedule

  1. Bi-Monthly Program Endoscopic Case Conference
  2. Department Endoscopic Case Conference
  3. Bi-Monthly Journal Club
  4. Weekly Didactics
  5. Digestive Disease Week
  6. American Foregut Society (if interested)


+ Salary, Vacation, and Professional Development

  1. The fellow will be compensated at the appropriate PGY salary level.
  2. Benefits include medical/vision/dental insurance, professional liability coverage, disability coverage, and paid time off.
  3. Travel accommodations and reimbursements are granted for the fellow to attend Digestive Disease Week


+ Available Positions

There are two (2) positions available for the 2025-2026 fellowship year.


+ Program Length

1 year (July 1st – August 31st)


+ Application Information

Candidate Qualifications

  1. Applicants must be board eligible and/or board certified in Internal Medicine, and completed a Gastroenterology Fellowship program.
  2. Applicants must be eligible to obtain an unrestricted California medical license prior to the beginning of fellowship training. We are unable to provide J-1 visa sponsorship at this time. ****
  3. View the requirements for a California medical license

How to Apply?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Email your application documentation to: GMEOffice@hoag.org

Application Materials

  1. Application Form
  2. Curriculum Vitae: Please include honors, award, & publications on your curriculum vitae
  3. A personal statement describing your career aspirations and clinical interest.
  4. Three (3) letters of recommendation – one letter must be from your residency Program Director and/or Advanced Endoscopist
  5. Copies of:
    1. USMLE/COMLEX Score Reports
    2. Medical School Diploma
    3. ECFMG certificate if applicable
    4. Residency Certificate
    5. Summative Fellowship Evaluations (optional)

Interview Dates

TBA


Faculty

Current Fellows

Avni Jain, MD, FRCPC

Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba – Winnipeg, MB

Fellowship: Gastroenterology, University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC

Fellowship: Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship (Pancreaticobiliary), University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC

Fellowship: Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship (ESD/POEM/endohepatology/endobariatrics) – University of California Irvine – Irvine, CA

Michael Yu, MD, MSGM

Residency: Internal Medicine/Primary Care Residency, Emory University School of Medicine – Atlanta, GA

Fellowship: Digestive Diseases Fellowship/Transplant Hepatology Fellowship, Emory University School of Medicine – Atlanta, GA

Fellowship: Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship (ESD/POEM/endohepatology/endobariatrics) – University of California Irvine – Irvine, CA