Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Overview
About Us
Welcome to the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at UNC Health Blue Ridge located in Morganton, North Carolina. We are excited that you have chosen to review our program and that you have decided to further your career in Gastroenterology. This site was developed to answer most, if not all, of your questions about fellowship training at UNC Health Blue Ridge and life in Morganton.
UNC Health Blue Ridge Gastroenterology Fellowship Mission Statement
We prepare future gastroenterologists to lead with compassion, professionalism, and purpose, especially in community-focused settings, through immersive training in patient care, education, and quality improvement. Our mission is to ensure every graduate is equipped to serve diverse populations, embrace innovation, and advocate for equitable, cost-effective healthcare that improves lives and strengthens communities.
Admission and Eligibility
Our Gastroenterology Medicine Fellowship is open to graduates of ACGME accredited Internal Medicine residencies in the U.S.
Our Hospital
UNC Health Blue Ridge is a comprehensive, multi-specialty center in rural western North Carolina. The hospital draws from a diverse population in the region and fellows are well trained to identify and manage a variety of gastroenterology issues.
Our Clinic
The gastroenterology fellows’ clinic is located on the UNC Health Blue Ridge Morganton campus. Each fellow has a weekly clinic session where they will participate in establishing care and managing chronic gastrointestinal diseases with a subset of patients assigned to them. Additionally, we participate in clinic with attendings in ambulatory settings in Marion, Valdese, and Morganton.
Our Fellows
Currently, we accept 9 residents per year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Our residents come from all over the country to make Morganton their home. We have a diverse group of house officers whose love of rural medicine ties them together. The size of our program allows for a high level of interaction between our residents and the faculty.
Fellowship Program Highlights
- Supportive Learning Environment: Warm, welcoming culture with approachable faculty and staff.
- Robust Didactic Curriculum: Comprehensive educational sessions designed to deepen GI knowledge and clinical expertise.
- Research Opportunities: Active involvement in community-based and quality improvement research projects.
- Diverse Clinical Exposure: Wide range of patient populations and pathologies across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Balanced Training: Strong emphasis on both service and education to support professional growth.
- Collaborative Teaching: Fellows work closely with internal medicine residents, fostering mentorship and leadership skills.
- Shared Call Structure: Equitable call schedule among fellows to promote work-life balance.
- Advanced Rotations: Access to transplant hepatology and advanced GI training at Atrium Health in Charlotte, with housing provided.
- Moonlighting Option: Fellows may moonlight with board certification in Internal Medicine, enhancing clinical experience and autonomy.
