Fellowship · via Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Terminal subspecialty. Apply during or after Internal Medicine residency.
What this specialty is
Gastroenterologists treat GI bleeding, IBD, liver disease, pancreatitis, GI cancers, and reflux. Heavy procedural component (EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS). Most attendings spend 50 to 70% of time scoping. Highly procedural, well-compensated, in high demand.
Lifestyle & practice
Fellowship hours 60 to 70. Attending lifestyle generally good, with strong control over schedule in private practice. Compensation $500k to $700k.
Common fellowship paths
Hepatology / TransplantAdvanced Endoscopy (ERCP / EUS)Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseMotility
Quick facts
- Fellowship length
- 3 years
- Median comp
- $500k to $700k
Resources to learn more
High-signal external links curated for residents and applicants.
- American College of Gastroenterology ↗
Specialty society. ACG annual meeting.
- AGA ↗
American Gastroenterological Association, Gastroenterology journal.
245
programs
755
positions / cycle
1850
applicants / cycle
Simulated match rates· 2026 cycle
- IM grad50%(target 50%)
- IMG20%(target 20%)
Data source
NRMP SMS Program Results. Per-program quota + filled history extracted from NRMP Specialties Matching Service program-results PDFs (2020–2026).