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FELLOW CANDIDATE APPLICATION

The Fellow Candidate Application for the 2022-2024 Fellowship cycle is now available. Deadline to submit the application is May 3, 2021.

2021 IMPORTANT DATES

Fellow Candidate Application/Interview Schedule

• May 3, 2021: Deadline to Submit Applications
• May 5, 2021: Application Distribution to Programs
• May 25, 2021: First Wave of Interview Notifications
• June 1, 2021: Deadline for Candidates to Accept/Decline Interview Invitation
• June 2, 2020: Second Wave of Interview Notifications

NRMP Schedule

• June 23, 2021: Match Opens
• August 4, 2021: Ranking Opens
• September 8, 2021: Quota Deadline
• September 22, 2021: Ranking Closes
• October 6, 2021: Match Day

Below is a list of supporting documents that must be included with your application, at the time of submission.

Supporting Documents

The following documents must be included to complete your application:

1. Digital headshot photo (300 dpi). Headshot photos will only be uploaded to programs, after an interview has been offered.
2. Curriculum Vitae which includes your educational pedigree, all abstracts, presentations at regional and national meetings, publications, honors, awards and achievements.
3. Three letters of reference. One letter should be from your residency director. Submit by e-mail at fmigs@aagl.org.
4. Your residency ACGME case list brief summary (1 page).
5. Personal statement discussing your interest in pursuing MIGS training (1 page max).
6. CREOG Scores. Include all available scores and not only the highest.
7. ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
8. TOEFL IBT certificate (if applicable)
9. Official copy of USMLE or LMCC transcript. Submit to the Fellowship office by e-mail fmigs@aagl.org or surface mail at: 6757 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630.
10. If you are currently not a resident in training, provide the following:

1. 1. A description of your current practice.
   2. A list of all hospital staff and teaching appointments currently held, including types of privileges.
   3. A copy of your malpractice policy.

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NEW TRAINING SITE APPLICATION

If you’re an experienced endoscopic surgeon looking to be a Program Director in a fellowship, please click on New Site Application. Please save a copy to your computer. Complete the application and email to the Fellowship office at fmigs@aagl.org. Applications must be submitted electronically. By becoming a preceptor, you’ll be passing on your knowledge to future generations of doctors.