HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Program
About This Program
The HCA Healthcare LewisGale Medical Center Gastroenterology Fellowship Program aims to train future physicians as leaders in preventing, diagnosing, and treating gastrointestinal and liver diseases through outstanding education. Fellows gain broad, complex clinical experience across diverse care settings. The program prepares graduates for careers in clinical practice, education, research, and administration, or a blend of these paths. It also promotes a strong research environment to enhance k
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Chuan Loong Miao, MD, MSc, MPH
LewisGale Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Beth Beavers
LewisGale Medical Center
Locations
LewisGale Med Ctr
Gastroenterology Pgm - GME 2nd Floor
1900 Electric Rd
Salem, VA 24153-7474
1970 Roanoke Blvd
Salem, VA 24153-6483
1802 Braeburn Dr
Salem, VA 24153
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)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.