Combined GI/Hepatology Programs?

[Dr8sian]

I know there's ~20 places that have a combined program for GI and hepatology in 3 yrs, anyone doing this or can shed some light on it? I'll probably do a +1yr Hep fellowship after GI anyway, just wondering if its worth it to shrink it down to 3yrs. I assume you lose elective/research time but specific questions:

1. From your experience, would you do it again or do the Hep fellowship separately? (for those in this combined track).
2. Would it improve my chances of matching? Like a interview-twice-for-one-program deal (once for GI and once for GI/Hep)
3. Are there separate spots for combined fellows or it would take up a regular GI fellow spot?

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[ShiShiMD]

Do you mean Pilot program for transplant Hepatology or Do you mean Gastroenterology and Hepatology (with some adding nutrition) on your degree when you graduate?

Answers to your questions )
1: IDK, maybe
2: No it does not
3: Separate spots or regular spots in case of the pilot, after two years they ask you to join the pilot program.

But the above answers is for Pilot program.

 

[IM2GI]

It can get you the same credential in 3 years that would otherwise take you 4 years. If you want to be a transplant hepatologist it is a no brainer. Worst case, you decide you hate transplant and you go take a general job with some hepatology and did not waste a year of your life and a year of attending salary.

Anything you can do to shorten your fellowship is a win.

 

[GastriqueGraffin]

What do they sacrifice to fit in that year of transplant in the 3 years?

 

[IM2GI]

What do they sacrifice to fit in that year of transplant in the 3 years?

"research" probably.

This is probably helpful if you want real info

GI/Transplant Hepatology Pilot FAQs | AASLD

 

[Scope guy]

What do they sacrifice to fit in that year of transplant in the 3 years?

scope time predominantly. you ll do about 30-40% less scopes at end of fellowship than your peers who didnt do pilot

 

[HelpPleaseMD]

"research" probably.

This is probably helpful if you want real info

GI/Transplant Hepatology Pilot FAQs | AASLD

Agree. will save you a whole year of training.