Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship (ERCP/EUS)

Programme overview

One-year advanced training in ERCP and EUS for physicians planning a career in gastroenterology or general surgery as therapeutic biliary and pancreatic endoscopists; fellows may focus on ERCP or EUS only; successful completion grants a McMaster fellowship certificate.

Source intake statement at last review: Official institution page; current intake not confirmed

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

At least 800 procedures including 600 ERCPs and/or 200 EUS; weekly HPB rounds; required clinical research project, an abstract for Digestive Disease Week and at least one paperCaptured from the official source listed below

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

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Medical registration

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Language

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Visa or work authorisation

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Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

Nine months before the July 1 startCaptured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

July 1Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Annual, July 1 startCaptured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

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How to apply

Application form per McMaster PGME requirements; only shortlisted applicants contactedCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

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Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Graduates of a Gastroenterology or General Surgery residency training program in Canada, the United States or the equivalent abroad; competent in all core endoscopy and colonoscopy; application form and McMaster PGME requirementsCaptured from the official source listed below

Application documents

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Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Applicants must have salary support commensurate with level of training before the fellowship year startsCaptured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

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Benefits and support

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Accommodation or relocation

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Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

McMaster University, Division of Gastroenterology (open to general surgery graduates)

McMaster University, Division of Gastroenterology (open to general surgery graduates) in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Digestive Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.