Each fellow performs up to 1,200 surgeries and procedures
Our one-year fellowship in colon and rectal surgery is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and boasts a 100 percent pass rate for ABCRS Qualifying Exam and ABCRS Certifying Exam for the past five years.
We accept three fellows per year. Eligible candidates must have completed a five-year residency program in general surgery.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 52 hospitals, more than 1,200 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 52,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
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Procedures
Procedures
Each fellow performs up to 1,200 surgeries and procedures, including:
- 300 to 400 major abdominal procedures
- 300 to 400 anorectal procedures
- 400 to 600 colonoscopies
In addition to the active inpatient service, residents treat outpatients in a weekly clinic and assist surgeons in the practices.
Fellows also participate in various clinical trials at Baylor Scott & White Health research facilities.
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Conferences
Conferences
Fellows attend weekly didactic conferences encompassing all aspects of colorectal disease, including radiology and pathology. Fellows also attend a biweekly gastrointestinal cancer conference and book conference, as well as a bimonthly journal club.
A weekly basic science conference gives the residents experience in presenting basic colorectal diseases in a faculty-supported, high-level conversation. Case management conferences bring difficult cases for discussion in the areas of IBD, pelvic floor disorders, stage diseases, and emergency and elective settings. The multidisciplinary team discussions of all colorectal cancer cases provide decision-making for cancer cases.
Procedures
Each fellow performs up to 1,200 surgeries and procedures, including:
- 300 to 400 major abdominal procedures
- 300 to 400 anorectal procedures
- 400 to 600 colonoscopies
In addition to the active inpatient service, residents treat outpatients in a weekly clinic and assist surgeons in the practices.
Fellows also participate in various clinical trials at Baylor Scott & White Health research facilities.
Conferences
Fellows attend weekly didactic conferences encompassing all aspects of colorectal disease, including radiology and pathology. Fellows also attend a biweekly gastrointestinal cancer conference and book conference, as well as a bimonthly journal club.
A weekly basic science conference gives the residents experience in presenting basic colorectal diseases in a faculty-supported, high-level conversation. Case management conferences bring difficult cases for discussion in the areas of IBD, pelvic floor disorders, stage diseases, and emergency and elective settings. The multidisciplinary team discussions of all colorectal cancer cases provide decision-making for cancer cases.
How to apply
We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept fellowship applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.
Application requirements
In order to be considered for the program, applicants must submit the following materials:
- ERAS application
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Medical student performance evaluation
- Official medical school transcript
- Photograph
- USMLE Step I, II and III score reports or COMLEX scores
- Training director letter
- Two additional letters of recommendation from attending supervisor
Deadline for applications is September 30.
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Dallas
Dallas provides access to metropolitan entertainment and culture while maintaining the lowest cost of living among the top 10 largest U.S. cities.
Contact us
Preston Léger
Program Administrator
Phone: 214.820.4543
Preston.Leger@bswhealth.org
Verification requests: BUMCGMEVerifications@BSWHealth.org
Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Program
Baylor University Medical Center
Roberts Hospitals, Suite 1013
3500 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75246
Baylor University Medical Center
Roberts Hospital
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246