Comparing fellowship training and job outcomes for HPB and complex GI surgeons.
Official title: Evaluation of HPB or Advanced GI Surgery Fellowship Training
Run by Methodist Health System · NCT07565454 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project asks current and former Fellowship Council HPB and Advanced GI fellows and their trainers about their training and job outcomes to see if the fellowship programs prepare surgeons for independent practice.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Methodist Health System Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | January 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07565454 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are current and former Fellowship Council–sponsored HPB and Advanced GI fellows (including AHPBA-accredited programs) and senior surgeons involved in FC fellowship training.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who did not complete an FC-sponsored HPB or Advanced GI fellowship or who decline to participate will not directly benefit from the study's findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study surveys current and past Fellowship Council–sponsored HPB and Advanced GI fellows and senior surgeons involved in their training to compare curriculum experiences and outcomes. It gathers data on operative exposure, perceived readiness for independent practice, and post-fellowship job placement. Analyses will compare different fellowship tracts to identify strengths and gaps between residency training and real-world practice. The observational project uses questionnaires and institutional coordination through Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide improvements to fellowship curricula so graduates are better prepared for independent HPB and complex GI practice and more easily find appropriate jobs.
How similar studies have gone: Prior surveys have documented that many residency graduates seek extra fellowship training, but direct comparative analyses of Fellowship Council curricula and their impact on job readiness are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Current, and past fellows of Fellowship Council(FC )sponsored fellowship including Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association(AHPBA)-accredited HPB and Advanced GI surgery fellowship. 2. Current senior surgeons involved in Fellowship Council(FC) fellowship training. Exclusion Criteria: Fellows who choose not to respond to the survey
Where it's running
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center- Clinical Research Institute
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rohan Jeyarajah, MD — Methodist Health System
- Study coordinator: Crystee Cooper, DHEd
- Email: ClinicalResearch@mhd.com
- Phone: 214-947-1280
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.