Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School
The Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Newark, NJ is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School ACGME-accredited three-year gastroenterology fellowship at University Hospital, the East Orange VA and Trinitas Regional Medical Center, with inpatient consults and endoscopy in year one, outpatient endoscopy and liver transplant in year two, EUS and ERCP in year three, five to six months of research and elective time, and an optional dual GI/transplant hepatology track from year two.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applicants apply through ERAS with three letters, USMLE scores and a valid ECFMG certificate if applicable; interviews run September to October and J-1 visas are sponsored.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Ahmed Al-Khazraji, MD
- Program coordinator
- Renee Dixon
- Address
- 185 South Orange Avenue, MSB H-538, Newark, NJ 07103
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Gastroenterology fellowship training
Gastroenterology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in gastroenterology typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Gastroenterology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Gastroenterology fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Gastroenterology fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Gastroenterology fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.