Advanced Endoscopy Fellow - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 13,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Endoscopy Fellow in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology. The fellow will perform advanced interventional endoscopic procedures and contribute to teaching and scholarly activity.

The role includes supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows, and aims to develop expertise in complex procedures while engaging in research protocol development and academic work.

Qualifications

• Formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure foundational knowledge.
• Completion of a standard three-year GI fellowship.
• Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced therapeutic and interventional endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, sphincterotomy, stone extraction, lithotripsy, stricture dilation, stent placement, and sphincter of Oddi manometry.
• Perform EUS with FNA, core biopsy, celiac plexus neurolysis and nerve blocks, malignancy staging and management of complex esophageal structures.
• Perform EMR and ablation, and stent placement in the esophagus, duodenum, and colon.
• Serve as attending of record for general endoscopy sessions (approx. 52 per year).
• Participate in ongoing research projects and scholarly activity, including manuscript preparation and presentation of findings at conferences.

Skills

Clinical training

Mentoring

Research

Education

GI fellowship completed

MD degree

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Department

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Medicine-Gastroenterology

Position Title

Advanced Endoscopy Fellow - Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Job Family Group

Residents

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Endoscopy Fellow in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology will perform advanced therapeutic and interventional endoscopic procedures while gaining experience in academic teaching and research. The position allows the fellow to develop expertise in complex endoscopic procedures, participate in research protocol development, and contribute to scholarly activity. The fellow will also provide supervision and instruction to medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical and procedural settings.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Perform advanced therapeutic and interventional endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, sphincterotomy, stone extraction, lithotripsy, stricture dilation, stent placement, and sphincter of Oddi manometry
• Perform endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with fine needle aspiration, core biopsy, celiac plexus neurolysis and nerve blocks, malignancy staging, and management of complex esophageal structures
• Perform endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and ablation, and stent placement in the esophagus, duodenum, and colon
• Serve as attending of record for general endoscopy sessions in inpatient or outpatient facilities (approximately 52 sessions per year)
• Participate in ongoing research projects and scholarly activity, including manuscript preparation and presentation of research findings at local, national, or international conferences
• Develop skills in research protocol design, abstract writing, and other scholarly activities
• Supervise and teach fellows, residents, and medical students in procedural and clinical care, including case presentations and teaching conferences
• Maintain clinical productivity consistent with benchmarks (e.g., MGMA WRVU 50th percentile)

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education

• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses

Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Work Experience

• Completion of a standard three-year GI fellowship.
• Experience in general routine endoscopic procedure.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience

• Experience with advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures beyond standard fellowship training.
• Teaching or mentoring experience in an academic medical setting.
• Experience in clinical research, publications, or quality improvement initiatives.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Employee Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

$12,500.00 - $999,999.00

Minimum

$12,500.00

Midpoint

$500,000.00

Maximum

$999,999.00