ERCP Fellowships

This one-year Interventional Endoscopy and Therapeutic ERCP fellowship allows the fellow to gain extensive experience in ERCP-related procedures involving both the biliary and pancreatic ductal systems. Flexible endoscopy including EGD and colonoscopy is included in the fellowship. Fellows also gain experience in complex pancreatic and biliary tract surgery under the direction of the surgical faculty. Research related to the clinical activities is ongoing, and the fellow is expected to participate.

ERCP Faculty

Gary C. Vitale, M.D.

Professor of Surgery
Division of General Surgery

Expertise

Endoscopy and Laparoscopic Surgery

Referral

UofL Physicians - Surgery
401 E. Chestnut St., Suite 710
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 583-8303

M.D.

Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (1979)

Residency

University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY (General Surgery)(1980-82)(1984-86)

Fellowships

Summer Research Fellowship and International Research Fellowship, Yale Medical School, New Haven, CT (1976); Visiting Overseas Lecturer and Research Fellow, Department of Surgery, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland (1982-84); American Cancer Society Fellow, New York, NY (1984-85)

Certification

Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners (1980); American Board of Surgery (1987), Re-certified (1996)

Research Interests

Surgical endoscopy
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ERCP Fellowships Contact Information

For additional information or for assistance with applications, please contact:

Judy Slaughter, Interventional Endoscopy and Therapeutic ERCP Fellowship Coordinator
University of Louisville
Department of Surgery
550 S. Jackson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-629-2278
Judy.Slaughter@nortonhealthcare.org

Or Faculty Coordinator
Gary C. Vitale, M.D.
University of Louisville
Department of Surgery
550 S. Jackson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-629-2278

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