2023 Senior Fellows Program (2nd & 3rd Year) | August 2023-Third Tier Fellowship Training

Third Tier Fellowship Training

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In this document, the authors discuss the pros and cons of pursuing third-tier fellowship training in various fields. They highlight that a third-tier fellowship allows individuals to dedicate time to learning new skills, which can differentiate them from others and open up opportunities for job searching, marketing, networking, promotion, and research. It also provides more time for research in general GI fellowship and allows for training in a different institution with different teachers, equipment, procedures, mentors, funding, and research opportunities. However, there are some drawbacks, such as the additional year of training and potential relocation, which can pose challenges for families and incur costs. There is also uncertainty regarding the variation of curriculum and the relevance of sub-specialty procedures for future practice. <br /><br />The authors suggest considering what new skills one wants to learn and whether they are necessary. Learning new skills can add variety to work days, create a niche in clinical and research, increase value within an institution or group, and open new lines of business and practice. However, it is important to note that many endoscopists lose the skills they learn in fellowship due to narrow practice patterns, and the institution one practices in may not require those skills. Additionally, pursuing additional fellowship training can have significant consequences if attempting to perform procedures without adequate training. Though challenging, it may be easier to learn new procedures in an academic environment with necessary volume, repetition, and review. <br /><br />The authors also mention alternatives to third-tier fellowship training, such as industry/society-sponsored courses or mini-fellowships with narrower scopes. However, these alternatives may not provide the same level of comprehensive training. <br /><br />The document concludes with the author's personal story, highlighting his journey from IM residency to hospitalist in Taiwan and finally to his GI fellowship and specialization in transplant hepatology at Duke. He discusses the focus of his learning, research grants, and publications.<br /><br /> Overall, the document provides insights into the considerations and options when deciding to pursue third-tier fellowship training.

Keywords

third-tier fellowship

job searching

marketing

networking

promotion

research

GI fellowship

curriculum variation

new skills

clinical and research