Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
About This Program
Jefferson offers a highly competitive three-year comprehensive training in gastroenterology and hepatology. The Jefferson Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship affords ample inpatient and ambulatory experiences necessary to develop exceptional clinical and endoscopic skills. Clinical training for the fellowship is primarily Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, in Center City Philadelphia. Jefferson is a 717-bed acute care facility that serves as a primary and tertiary care hospital for resid
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Robert Coben, MD
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Colin Shebby, MD
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Locations
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Main Bldg Ste 480
132 S 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083
1505 W Sherman Ave
Vineland, NJ 08360
2301 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19148-3542
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.