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

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 for 2023/24:

• Open for applications: July 1, 2022
• Interviews begin: September, 2022 (we will be holding interviews virtually only)
• Last date applications will be accepted: We typically close the application window when our interviews are complete in November. Please email us if you have questions.
• Fellowship offer released in December 2022 via email.

Send Application to:

• Program Director: Dan Bessesen, MD: Daniel.Bessesen@cuanschutz.edu
• Administrative Coordinator: Kristy Truesdale: Kristy.Truesdale@cuanschutz.edu