Advanced Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship

Welcome to the Advanced Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship Program in the department of surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. Our 1-year program offers outstanding GI surgery training and is accredited by the Fellowship Council.

The fellow is exposed to a broad range of surgical experiences. Clinical experience is structured for the acquisition of clinical acumen through graduated responsibility in pre-, intra- and postoperative patient care. The fellow will gain significant experience in laparoscopic upper GI, hepatobiliary, colorectal, hernia and solid organ procedures. The fellow will learn techniques in robotic assisted, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic operations. The fellow will also be exposed to complex open gastrointestinal and hepatopancreaticobiliary procedures. The rotations are 2-month blocks on either services. The curriculum will follow the Fellowship Council Curricula (core, bariatric, flexible endoscopy, hepato-biliary and MIS).

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How To Apply:

The fellowship program functions in compliance with University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville Eligibility and Selection Policy

To apply to our program, or for program-specific eligibility requirements, please refer to the Fellowship Council website.

Contact Information:

For information on the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship Program, please contact:

Eugenia Smith

Program Coordinator

(904) 244-3903
[email protected]

Ziad T. Awad, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Program Director, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship

(904) 244-3903
[email protected]