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

Applications for 2022/23 are now being accepted. Please submit the following documents:

• 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 2022/23:

• Open for applications: July 1, 2021
• Interviews begin: September, 2021 (Update 8/12/2021: 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 6th, 2021 via email.

Send Application to:

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