We strive to promote the well-being of all individuals and families in the communities we serve
The Baylor Scott & White Gastroenterology fellowship in Round Rock is a three-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship program designed to provide practical experience in Gastroenterology through role modeling, didactic education, research, and the direct supervision of clinical training.
Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas, serving the Austin, Temple, Waco, Dallas, and Fort Worth regions. Our fellowship is based in Round Rock, TX, a suburb within the booming Austin, TX metropolitan area.
The program accepts two fellows per year and is open to residency graduates who are board-eligible or board-certified at the start of training.
Why Baylor Scott & White
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 52 hospitals, more than 1,200 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 52,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
About
Our fellowship is aimed to produce highly skilled gastroenterologists targeted for clinical practice.
Over the course of three years fellows will rotate and participate in various areas of gastroenterology, including inpatient service, outpatient service, general endoscopy and advanced endoscopy procedures, IBD, hepatology, and clinical research.
Teaching is done in an interactive practice-oriented and evidence-based approach, self-learning, and lecture sessions.
Fellows mainly rotate at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock. Fellows also rotate in two other Baylor Scott & White Medical Centers- Pflugerville and Lakeway facilities.
Mission
The mission of our fellowship training program at Baylor Scott & White Health in Round Rock, Texas is to provide an academically and clinically rigorous training program in Gastroenterology. This will be accomplished by providing role modeling, education, research and direct supervision of the clinical training of our trainees. We strive to promote the well-being of all individuals and families in the communities we serve.
Rotations
The chart below provides an overview of the number of months allocated to each rotation by training year. All required rotations take place within the Greater Austin Region (GAR), except for the BUMC Transplant Hepatology rotation near Dallas, TX. Housing is provided for fellows during this 1-month rotation in the second year of training.
|
1st year (PGY-4) |
2nd year (PGY-5) |
3rd year (PGY-6) |
ROTATION |
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
Introduction |
|
4 |
2 |
0 |
Round Rock Inpatient |
|
0 |
1 |
3 |
Lakeway Inpatient |
|
0 |
1 |
3 |
Pflugerville Inpatient |
|
3 |
0 |
0 |
Round Rock Clinic Only |
|
0 |
3 |
3 |
Round Rock Clinic / Endoscopy |
|
1 |
1 |
2 |
Hepatology Clinic |
|
0 |
1 |
0 |
BUMC Transplant Hepatology |
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
Pathology / Radiology |
|
2 |
2 |
0 |
Research |
|
0 |
1 |
1 |
Elective |
Procedures
Gastroenterology fellows are exposed to the following procedures during their training:
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy; including:
- Therapeutic management for bleeding
- Esophageal dilation
- BRAVO pH
- HALO RFA
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
- Small bowel endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- ERCP
- Endoscopic mucosal resection both upper and lower
- Video capsule endoscopy
Conferences
Fellows actively participate in preparing for lectures to educate themselves and their peers. A variety of conferences are held each week and include:
- Case conference
- Grand rounds
- Core curriculum lecture series
- Guidelines conference
- Journal club
- Research conference
- Morbidity and mortality
- Luminal pathology
- Liver pathology
- Tumor board
- Reflux board
Quality improvement
Quality improvement (QI) is an essential component of our fellowship training. All fellows actively participate in at least one QI initiative during their three-year program, collaborating closely with faculty, interdisciplinary teams, and hospital leadership. These projects often span multiple departments and focus on enhancing patient care, optimizing clinical processes, and promoting system-level improvements.
View our quality improvement newsletterScholarly activity
Our program fosters a strong culture of inquiry and continuous learning through active participation in scholarly projects. Both fellows and faculty engage in research, quality improvement initiatives, and academic presentations that advance patient care and medical education. Completed projects are showcased in our Scholarly Activity Newsletter, highlighting recent accomplishments and opportunities for collaboration.
View our scholarly activity newsletterHow to apply
We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept fellowship applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.
Application requirements
- Completed an ACGME-accredited residency program prior to fellowship enrollment
- Medical school transcript (certified English translation if from non-US institution)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement describing the applicant’s interest, experience and career goals in clinical informatics
- Curriculum vitae
- USMLE transcript
Interested applicants are encouraged to directly contact the Program Administrator(s).
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews are generally offered between September and November.
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Faculty and fellows
Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented fellows bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Greater Austin
As one of America’s fastest growing cities, Round Rock in the Greater Austin area offers an array of cultural, culinary and outdoor experiences. The metropolitan also consistently ranks as one of the best places to live.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -
Round Rock
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Round Rock, TX 78665