Mayo Clinic in Arizona - Luminal Intervention Track
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
13400 East Shea Blvd
Division of Gastroenterology
Scottsdale, Arizona 85259
(480) 301-6990 (V)
Website
1 Position Available
Program Type: Both ERCP & EUS
Authorized Administrative Official: Megan Harkin (email)
Program Director: Norio Fukami, MD, AGAF, FACG, FASGE (email)
Duration: 1 Year
Inclusive Dates of the Program: 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027
Program Website: college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/interventional-gastrointestinal-endoscopy-fellowship-arizona/
Accepts applicants from outside of North America? No
Accepts applicants with J1 visas? Yes
Accepts applicants with H1B visas? Yes
Accepts applicants with E3 visas? No
Supervised ProceduresProcedure |
Faculty Involved in AEF Training | Total Annual Volume | Annual Volume with hands-on AEF Involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERCP | 4 | 900 | 1-50 |
| Diagnostic EUS | 4 | 500 | 100 |
| Deep enteroscopy | 4 | 70 | 5 |
| ESD | 2 | 60 | -60 |
| Bariatric endoscopy | 1 | 100 | -25 |
| POEM | 2 | 50 | -50 |
Unsupervised Trainee ActivitiesProcedure |
Value |
|---|---|
| General GI procedures (per year) | 250 |
| Inpatient general GI service (weeks/year) | 0 |
| Inpatient advanced endoscopy service (weeks/year) | 52 |
| Ambulatory clinics (per year) | 26 |
| Committed time for research (days/month) | 4 |
Requirements for Application
- Standard ASGE Application Packet
- ASGE Application
- Post-Undergraduate Education
- USMLE Scores
- Certification of Completion of Residency
- Prior to appointment in the advanced endoscopy fellowship, fellows should have completed a three-year ACGME-accredited gastroenterology fellowship
- Fellows from non-ACGME-accredited programs must have completed at least three years of gastroenterology education prior to starting the fellowship
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- 3 Letters of Reference
Additional Information about Program
Luminal Intervention Track
The fellow will receive interventional endoscopy training in GI tract. This includes advanced tissue resection (EMR, ESD, EFTR, FTRD), suture, luminal stents, submucosal endoscopy (POEM, G POEM, STER), fistula management, related luminal EUS and others. This track also provides opportunity to work in animal lab.
We envision there would be no to minimum exposure to ERCP.
Academic activity is one of the important aspect of this track and the fellow is expected to engage in multiple studies during specifically allocated time. The fellow is expected to achieve a several publications.
Other interventional endoscopic tools and techniques will be taught on individual skill level and interest basis. Training in advanced procedures and patient care for patients with complex gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary issues and the performance of clinical research will be an integral part of the program. Candidates must be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine or equivalent and will have completed a three-year training program in Gastroenterology. Superior performance in GI subspecialty training must be evidenced by a strong academic record and outstanding recommendations specifically with regard to endoscopic skills. The applicant should be proficient in EGD and colonoscopy and be Board-eligible or Board-certified in gastroenterology. Candidates must be eligible for a medical license in the state of Arizona. Please specify which track you are interested.
Please Note: All data in this program description is entered on a voluntary basis