Gastroenterology Fellowship
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About the Fellowship
The Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Fellowship (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) #1444814251) is designed to develop the careers of future colleagues and leaders in community or academic gastroenterology and hepatology through comprehensive education, mentorship and intensive training in clinical practice and research. A strong clinical background and training experience are considered essential for each of these tracks. Our goal is to select the best clinicians and expose them to intensive training and scholarly activities.
Our program offers a unique opportunity to train and foster top-notch future physicians in these specialties. Located in the Texas Medical Center, we have exposure to a diverse patient population spanning seven Houston Methodist hospitals. We are ranked in 11 adult specialties by U.S. News & World Report and ranked 8th in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery.
We recognize that the future generations of competent gastroenterologists need to be fortified with the diverse range of knowledge and competencies. Our fellows are given the structure and supervision required to ensure that each are well-trained, competent gastroenterologists and are given guidance and mentorship toward their individual professional goals and aspirations. The three-year program fully integrates the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies and milestones through a required set of rotations, a didactic curriculum and elective rotations designed to broaden the base of knowledge. Our fellows, faculty and program are continuously evaluated to ensure success in achieving these competencies, goals and objectives.
All training is done at Houston Methodist Hospital and connected facilities in the Texas Medical Center. Fellows have unrivaled opportunity to train with both the academic and private faculty, as well as develop clinical or translational research projects at the Houston Methodist Research Institute.
Our program offers a unique opportunity to train and foster top-notch future physicians in these specialties. Located in the Texas Medical Center, we have exposure to a diverse patient population spanning seven Houston Methodist hospitals. We are ranked in 11 adult specialties by U.S. News & World Report and ranked 8th in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery.
We recognize that the future generations of competent gastroenterologists need to be fortified with the diverse range of knowledge and competencies. Our fellows are given the structure and supervision required to ensure that each are well-trained, competent gastroenterologists and are given guidance and mentorship toward their individual professional goals and aspirations. The three-year program fully integrates the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies and milestones through a required set of rotations, a didactic curriculum and elective rotations designed to broaden the base of knowledge. Our fellows, faculty and program are continuously evaluated to ensure success in achieving these competencies, goals and objectives.
All training is done at Houston Methodist Hospital and connected facilities in the Texas Medical Center. Fellows have unrivaled opportunity to train with both the academic and private faculty, as well as develop clinical or translational research projects at the Houston Methodist Research Institute.
Our Program Faculty
Bincy P. Abraham, MD, MS, AGAF, FACG, FASGE, FCCF
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Adjunct Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Texas A&M University, College of Medicine
Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, Houston Methodist
Distinguished Professor and Director, Underwood Center - Fondren Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Adjunct Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Texas A&M University, College of Medicine
Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, Houston Methodist
Distinguished Professor and Director, Underwood Center - Fondren Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
David W. Victor, III, MD
Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Associate Clinical Member, Research Institute
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Associate Clinical Member, Research Institute
Eamonn Quigley, MD
Medical Director, The Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Health
Houston Methodist Hospital Chief, Gastroenterology
Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Houston Methodist Hospital Chief, Gastroenterology
Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Alberto Barroso, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Methodist Institute of Academic Medicine
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell College of Medicine Adjunct Associate Professor in Internal Medicine, Texas A&M University College of Medicinege
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell College of Medicine Adjunct Associate Professor in Internal Medicine, Texas A&M University College of Medicinege
Sunil Dacha, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Academic Institute
Neha Mathur, MD
Ali Raza, MD
Karen L. Woods, MD
Message from the Program Director
Welcome, and thank you for visiting the website of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital. Our service is ranked among the best programs by U.S. News & World Report. The Houston Methodist Hospital itself is ranked among the country's top hospitals in 10 specialties in U.S. News & World Report's 2022 "Best Hospitals" issue, ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Texas with a national ranking of No. 8 in Gastroenterology and GI surgery.
Our faculty members are experienced clinicians, educators and researchers with wide ranging areas of expertise across all subspecialties of gastroenterology and hepatology. Our fellowship spans three years with endoscopic training starting in the first day of fellowship. Our program is centered at Houston Methodist Hospital. The fellows also do clinical rotations at MD Anderson for GI oncology. Our clinical team includes our faculty and fellows along with residents from the Houston Methodist Internal Medicine Residency and medical students from Texas A&M College of Medicine, from both the traditional program and our unique EnMed program.
The clinical training environment allows for a wealth of diverse clinical exposure, spanning the entire spectrum of gastroenterology diseases from esophageal disorders, neurogastroenterology, pancreatobiliary, inflammatory bowel disease, to exposure and training of all hepatologic conditions including robust training in transplant hepatology.
Houston Methodist Hospital which is a nearly 950 bed hospital with five large intensive care units, with busy GI surgical services and a large multi-organ transplant program contribute to the abundance of clinical experience available. Along with the inpatient rotations, a comprehensive experience in outpatient clinic, including continuity clinic at Houston Methodist and at our community El Centro Clinic, as well as subspecialty clinics with our nationally and world-renowned faculty are a vital part of the program.
Our program participates in the NRMP match with applications through ERAS. We offer a traditional three-year ACGME-accredited fellowship. We also offer a Transplant Hepatology Fellowship as a dual track, or as a separate fourth year.
Should you have any additional questions, or need further clarification about the program, please do not hesitate to contact me or the fellowship coordinator, Tiffany Bachmann.
Thank you for your interest in our program. We wish you every success in your future career.
Sincerely,
Bincy P. Abraham, MD, MS, AGAF, FACG, FASGE
Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, Houston Methodist
Distinguished Professor & Director, Underwood Center - Fondren Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program Professor of Clinical Medicine – Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Adjunct Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Texas A&M University College of Medicine
Eligibility and Application
Houston Methodist Hospital participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). All positions are offered through the NRMP.
Applications must be processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Paper applications are not accepted. All applications are carefully reviewed, and selected applicants are notified electronically through ERAS if an interview is requested.
"Pre-Match" positions are not offered.
Application Requirements
- Complete a common ERAS application form
- At least three (3) other letters of recommendation; preferably, one of the letters should be from the Chairman of the Department of Medicine. All letters of recommendation should be current or within the last 2 years.
- Official medical school transcript.
- Personal statement.
- Passing score on all USMLE steps.
- Three years previous Internal Medicine residency training or in good standing in the third year of residency at the time of the application.
- No H-1 visas. Only J-1 Visas are offered.
Houston Methodist is committed to improving the health of our patients, employees, and communities around us. As a health care provider, it’s our responsibility to promote a healthier environment for our employees.
Responsibility
- Drug and Tobacco Screening- Job seekers will be tested for nicotine and drug usage during the post-offer physical. If a job seeker tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program. Job seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded. If the job seeker tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded. Job seekers wishing to reapply after the drug screening is positive may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.
- Background Check - Prior to employment start date, job seekers must complete a criminal background check.
The application deadline is September 15th.
Interview Season: September through November
FAQs
Q: How long does the virtual interview day last?
A: Our typical interview day is from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Q: Can I change my interview date once I have been scheduled?
A: We would appreciate a 72-hour/3-day advance notice so that we can make the appropriate schedule changes. We cannot guarantee that an alternate interview date will be available.
Q: How do I contact my interviewers/tour guides after the interview day if I’d like to follow up?
A: All correspondence is to be submitted to Tiffany Bachmann via email at tabachmann@houstonmethodist.org. Correspondence can also be mailed to the physical address: Tiffany Bachmann, 6550 Fannin Street, Department of Medicine, Smith Tower 1001, Houston, TX 77030
Q: Where can I find out more about Houston Methodist's Gastroenterology Fellowship Program?
A: Please watch the fellowship introduction video below
Houston Methodist Medical Education | Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Fellowship from Houston Methodist on Vimeo.
and the Houston Methodist Institution GME Introduction video.
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Under the leadership of gastroenterologist Eamonn Quigley, MD, and surgeon Barbara Bass, MD,, the Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Health brings together the extensive resources of Houston Methodist in the field of digestive disease to provide patients with an unparalleled level of quality care. We offer a comprehensive treatment program to patients with digestive disorders, with therapeutic options ranging from simple lifestyle changes to the most advanced surgeries.
The Gastroenterology Division at Houston Methodist is a multidisciplinary team of expert physicians, exceptional nurses and other specially trained health care professionals who work together to diagnose and treat diseases of the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, biliary tree, small intestine and colon with leading-edge technology and research. Collaboration between experts in gastroenterology, surgery, oncology and radiology ensures that patients receive compassionate and innovative care at Houston Methodist.
The Gastroenterology Division at Houston Methodist is a multidisciplinary team of expert physicians, exceptional nurses and other specially trained health care professionals who work together to diagnose and treat diseases of the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, biliary tree, small intestine and colon with leading-edge technology and research. Collaboration between experts in gastroenterology, surgery, oncology and radiology ensures that patients receive compassionate and innovative care at Houston Methodist.
- Houston Methodist Cancer Center
- J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
- The Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation
- Houston Methodist Institute of Technology and Innovative Education (MITIE)
Our Fellows
Usman Ansari, DO - PGY3
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, California
Residency: Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX – Internal Medicine, General
Residency: Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX – Internal Medicine, General
Daniel Burkholder, MD - PGY3
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, Texas
Residency: University of Michigan Health System Program in Michigan - Internal Medicine, General
Residency: University of Michigan Health System Program in Michigan - Internal Medicine, General
Ramon Minjares, MD - PGY3
Medical School: Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua Facultad de Medicina, Mexico
Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program in Florida - Internal Medicine, General
Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program in Florida - Internal Medicine, General
Ronan Allencherril, MD - PGY2
Medical School: University of TX Medical Branch School of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Internal Medicine - General
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Internal Medicine - General
Scott Berger, MD - PGY2
Medical School: Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Internal Medicine - General
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Internal Medicine - General
Apaar Dadlani, MBBS - PGY2
Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College
Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Internal Medicine – General and Baylor College of Medicine, Internal Medicine – Transplant Hepatology
Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Internal Medicine – General and Baylor College of Medicine, Internal Medicine – Transplant Hepatology
Hamza Khan, MD - PGY1
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, San Antonio, TX
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, San Antonio, TX
Rabia Rizwan, MBBS - PGY1
Medical School: King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
Residency: Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine / St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT
Residency: Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine / St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT
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Rajdeepsingh Wagela, MD - PGY1
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
Residency: Houston Methodist, Houston, TX
Residency: Houston Methodist, Houston, TX
Get In Touch
Program Contact
Tiffany Bachmann, MA, MLS
Program Coordinator
6550 Fannin St., Smith Tower Suite 1001
Houston, TX 77030
713.441.6081
gastroenterologyfellowship@houstonmethodist.org
Program Coordinator
6550 Fannin St., Smith Tower Suite 1001
Houston, TX 77030
713.441.6081
gastroenterologyfellowship@houstonmethodist.org
Program Director
Upcoming Academic Events
Grand rounds, tumor boards, regularly scheduled series and case presentations are offered in multiple clinical disciplines and Houston Methodist locations.
Cardiology Fellows Presentations
Houston Methodist Hospital
Dr. Syed Ali and Dr. Madiha Khan
Dec 12 @ 8AM
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Grand Rounds conducted in 2023
These educational events are held according to varying schedules by departments and divisions within the Houston Methodist Academic Institute
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