Application Process
Applicants to the USC/LAG Gastroenterology Fellowship Program must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All fellowship positions will be offered through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP).
USC offers 2 training pathways in gastroenterology: 1. clinical pathway and 2. T32-sponsored research pathway. The T32 research pathway is a 3-year research track with support for clinical, translational or basic research training in Hepatology and is available for up to 2 fellows per year.
Institution: U Southern California
Program Description: Gastroenterology/Clinical
Program Code: 1033144F0Institution: U Southern California
Program Description: Gastroenterology/Research
Program Code: 1033144F1
For further information, please contact: Cindy Lim, Program Coordinator, at cindy.lim@med.usc.edu.
USC/LAG Three-Year Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Listing:
Fellowship candidate applications are available by mid-July via ERAS. Selected candidates are contacted by the Program Coordinator via a telephone call and extended a personal invitation to interview. A total of 4-6 interview sessions are held yearly from September to October.
Program Requirements:
Applications are accepted only through ERAS. Documents that are mailed, faxed or emailed will not be incorporated into your file.
A completed application must include:
ERAS common application
Curriculum Vitae
Medical School Transcript
Personal Statement
Board Exam Transcript/s: USMLE and/or COMLEX
3 Letters of Recommendation, including one from current Program Director
International Graduates must possess valid ECFMG certificates and have the State of California eligibility letter. Only J-1 visas accepted. US clinical experience is required.
Interview Day
The LAG interview day provides applicants the opportunity to learn about our fellowship program, meet faculty and interact with current GI fellows. For the 2025-26 application cycle, the format of the interview sessions is virtual.