Application Process
Thank you for your interest in applying to the Obesity Medicine Fellowship Training Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus. Please view a message from our Program Director, Dr. Dan Bessesen, here.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Completed residency in ACGME accredited program, preferably Internal Medicine or Family Medicine although others will be considered
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in completed specialty
- US citizenship or permanent residency/green card holder preferred
To complete your application for the 2021-2022 fellowship, please include:
- Obesity Medicine Fellowship Standard Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Recent photo (optional)
- Personal Statement including description of career plans
- Transcripts of National Board Exams
- Three letters of recommendation (from the director of your residency program, a recent supervisor other than your residency program director, and one additional letter from a clinical supervisor who can attest to your abilities). It is preferred that the letters come from the writer directly.
Application Dates:
- Virtual interviews begin Monday, September 14th, 2020
- Last date applications will be accepted: Friday, October 30th, 2020
- Fellowship offer released in January 2021 (date TBD)
Send Application to:
- Program Director: Dan Bessesen, MD: Daniel.Bessesen@cuanschutz.edu
- Administrative Coordinator: Kristy Truesdale: Kristy.Truesdale@cuanschutz.edu