Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship

The Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College is closely integrated with the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. We are an ACMGE-accredited program and accept one candidate per year at the PGY-6 level. The resident will spend equal time at each campus during the academic year. We accept completed applications through ERAS only by August 15, 2009. Our only interview date is Saturday, September 12, 2009.

Our program encompasses the clinical, educational, and research aspects of the full range of diseases related to the large and small intestine. The service focuses on patients with colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's diseases, and complex anorectal problems. Sphincter-sparing methods for treating rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease are emphasized. Unique aspects of our services are the laparoscopic techniques of treating colon and rectal disease, stoma therapy, teaching endorectal ultrasound, management of pelvis floor disorders and discussion of therapeutic colonoscopy.

Our residents will be trained in the clinical aspects of colon and rectal surgery and will also be expected to author two scientific papers and speak at one national meeting during the residency year. Additional emphasis will be placed on the set up and management of a colon and rectal office practice, and in the delivering of high quality patient care.

We expect our program to continue rapid growth over the next several years due to the exciting environment of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the combined large clinical arenas of Weill Cornell and Columbia.

The surgeons of the Weill Cornell and Columbia colorectal programs are involved in a variety of academic pursuits In the last year a number of book chapters, editorials, review articles and paper discussions regarding a variety of colorectal surgery topics have been published. Many of the recent publications concern minimally invasive colorectal surgery

For additional information, please contact Program Manager, Margie Troncoso at mat9052@med.cornell.edu, 212-746-6591 or our Fellowship Coordinator, Jeffrey Reyes at jer7014@med.cornell.edu, 212-746-5380.