The Fellowship Directory lists 10 upper gi/foregut surgery fellowships at 10 institutions. The main training cities are London, Montreal and Bristol. 40% say they accept international medical graduates and 40% describe a visa route. The most common length is 12 months. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many upper gi/foregut surgery fellowships are there?
10 listings at 10 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
4 of the 10 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 4 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
Upper GI & Laparoscopic Surgery Fellowship (University of Calgary (Cumming School of Medicine)): 31 May 2027.
United Kingdom 4
GBRBristol Oesophagogastric FellowshipUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust · Bristol, United KingdomGBRGuy's & St Thomas' Oesophago-gastric Cancer FellowshipGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust · London, United KingdomGBRSouthampton Robotic OG & Revisional Bariatric Surgery FellowshipUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust · Southampton, United KingdomGBRSt Mary's Post-CCT Upper GI FellowshipImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (St Mary's Hospital) · London, United KingdomCanada 2
CANAdvanced Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology FellowshipMcGill University · Montreal, CanadaCANUpper GI & Laparoscopic Surgery FellowshipUniversity of Calgary (Cumming School of Medicine) · Calgary, CanadaUnited States 2
USAEndosurgery (Advanced GI/Foregut MIS) FellowshipEmory University School of Medicine · Atlanta, United StatesUSARobotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery FellowshipNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine · New York, United StatesAustralia 1
AUSPost Fellowship Training in Upper GI Surgery (RACS-accredited PFET)Australia and New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association (AANZGOSA) · Multiple accredited units (Australia and New Zealand), AustraliaNew Zealand 1
NZLOesophagogastric and Bariatric Surgery FellowshipAuckland City Hospital · Auckland, New Zealand