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 2024/25

• Open for applications: July 1, 2023
• Interviews begin: September, 2023
• 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 2023 via email.

Send Application to:

• Program Assistant: Kristy Truesdale: kristy.truesdale@cuanschutz.edu
• Program Director: Dan Bessesen, MD: Daniel.Bessesen@cuanschutz.edu