Joint ACG-FDA Fellowship Program

A one-month rotation at the FDA sponsored by ACG, providing gastroenterology fellows with first-hand knowledge of the drug and device approval process.

Geographic Scope: United States (FDA-based)

Focus Areas:

• FDA drug and device approval processes
• Daily FDA activities participation
• Regulatory affairs in gastroenterology

Eligibility:

• Current 1st and 2nd year gastroenterology fellows
• Must be enrolled in an accredited GI fellowship program

Award Details:

• One-month rotation at the FDA
• College provides stipend for travel and daily living expenses
• Accepted candidate will be notified by early 2016 (or similar timeframe in following years)
• Upon completion, fellow invited by ACG to present experiences at the following ACG Annual Scientific Meeting

Program Benefits:

• First-hand knowledge of drug and device approval processes
• Participation in daily FDA activities
• Professional development in regulatory affairs
• Networking with FDA staff
• Platform to present fellowship experience at major conference

Contact Information:

• Brad Conway
• (301) 263-9000
• bconway@gi.org
• American College of Gastroenterology
• 11333 Woodglen Dr, STE 100, North Bethesda, MD 20852-3071

Application Process

How to Apply:

1. Complete the official application form (available on ACG website)
2. Obtain two recommendation letters:
   • One from the fellow's current Program Director
   • One from a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG)
3. Submit all materials to ACG

Submission Details:

• Applications reviewed by ACG FDA Related Matters Committee and FDA staff
• Candidate selected and notified of acceptance by early 2016 (or similar timeframe)
• Fellow invited to present experiences at the following year's ACG Annual Scientific Meeting

Required Materials:

• Completed application form
• Two recommendation letters (one from Program Director, one from FACG)

Contact for Questions:

• Brad Conway
• (301) 263-9000
• bconway@gi.org