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The Fellowship Council’s Matching Process Schedules

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Non-ACGME Advanced Colorectal and Advanced Thoracic

Applications are open until October 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PDT)


The 2025 Application and Matching Process includes surgical fellowships in Non-ACGME Advanced Colorectal and Thoracic surgery for the 2026-2027 fellowship year.

Application Opens Application Closes Matching Process Date Fellowships Begin
August 1, 2025 October 30, 2025

Scramble Day:
November 19, 2025

Match Results:
November 20, 2025

August 1, 2026

The application process for surgical fellowship in Non-ACGME Advanced Colorectal and Thoracic Surgery is now open. Applicants have until October 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific) to confirm their applications to programs. All letters of recommendation must also be submitted to the Fellowship Council office by October 30, 2025.

Advanced GI MIS, Bariatrics, Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery, Comprehensive Flexible Endoscopy, Foregut, Hernia and Abdominal Wall, and HPB

Matching process results are open until August 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PDT)


The 2026-2027 fellowship year application and matching process includes surgical fellowships in Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery, Bariatrics, Comprehensive Flexible Endoscopy, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB), Foregut, Hernia and Abdominal Wall, and Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS).

Application Opens Application Closes Matching Process Date Fellowships Begin
December 2, 2024 January 21, 2025

Scramble Day:
June 23, 2025

Match Results:
June 24, 2025

August 1, 2026

The Fellowship Council matching process results are now available. Please access the matching process site to view your match results. Programs and applicants should print any files they wish to retain for their own records as the matching process will be closed and archived on August 31, 2025.

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