Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship
With advanced training, you’ll become a board-certified, compassionate leader in the field of colon and rectal surgery.
About us
With this 1-year comprehensive, intensive ACGME-accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, you’ll be prepared for successful certification by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Besides the clinical education and experience you need to be a successful colon and rectal surgeon, you’ll have support from our faculty to be a compassionate, lifelong learner who’ll be an asset to any healthcare system.
We accept 1 fellow each year. If you join our surgery fellowship program, you’ll:
- Develop into a fully autonomous colon and rectal surgeon who’s ready to provide excellent, safe and compassionate care
- Attain competence and confidence in the evaluation, operative treatment and non-operative management of patients with disorders of the colon, rectum and anus
- Become a self-motivated, lifelong learner who’s ready to adapt to advancements in technology and treatments — always able to remain at the top of this evolving field
- Develop as a professional who’ll be trusted for your medical expertise and regarded as a leader in the care of patients with colon and rectal disease
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the non-profit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 134 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan, with 600,000 members in commercial and government plans.
The Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $14 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country.
The main hospital campus, Geisinger Medical Center, is in Danville, a charming, historic riverside town with lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation including kayaking, cross country skiing and cycling. We’re also close to major urban centers. It’s easy to reach New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. We offer the best of both worlds — affordable, relaxing small-town life and access to the excitement and cultural experiences in big cities.
