The International Fellowship Program is a new initiative to enhance the clinical skills and advanced training of young gastroenterologists from low- and middle-income countries.
The program will provide an opportunity for selected candidates to undergo supervised clinical training and gain academic exposure at one of the leading gastroenterology centres across India.
Through this initiative, the ISG aims to promote education and training in Gastroenterology, foster international collaboration, and strengthen professional networking.
- Number of Fellowships: Four fellowships each year
- Duration: 6 months to 1 year
- Financial Support: One-time sustenance grant of USD 5,000 per fellow
- Travel Support: One return economy-class airfare
- The fellowship program begins Jan 2027 onwards
Eligibility Criteria
- Young gastroenterologist within three years of completing fellowship training.
- Applicants from a low- or middle-income country, as per the applicable World Bank classification.
- Proficiency in English to participate effectively in clinical and academic activities.
- Approval from their parent institution.
- Acceptance letter from host institution.
Application Requirements
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (maximum three pages).
- Statement of Purpose (one page) outlining training objectives and area of interest.
- A letter of recommendation from the Head of Department or training supervisor.
- Proof of current employment or specialist training.
- Copy of the passport identification page.
- Note: It will be the selected Fellow’s responsibility to obtain the required permission(s), visa, and regulatory clearances.
- Acceptance letter from the host institution where you wish to undertake the International Program. The host institution must meet the following criteria:
- An academic institution offering DM or DNB courses; either a >500-bed multispecialty hospital or at least a 100-bed hospital dedicated to Gastrointestinal and Liver diseases
- Faculty Strength: At least three GI Faculty/Consultants
- Preferably engaged in multicentre/institutional research
The proposed responsibilities of the host institution would include:
- Provide a structured academic and supervised clinical exposure in the fellow’s chosen area of interest
- Assign a faculty mentor or program coordinator
- Define the scope and duration of training in consultation with the ISG council and the fellow
- Facilitate access to departmental academic activities, specialty clinics, multidisciplinary meetings, endoscopy, and other relevant services
- Provide an assessment report at the completion of the fellowship
- Provide/Assist as feasible, with accommodation for the trainee
Selection Process
The final placement and scope of training will be determined by the ISG council in consultation with the selected fellow and host institution. The proposed training will be subject to institutional and regulatory requirements in India, including visa and temporary medical registration by the National Medical Commission as and when applicable.
