07/17/2025
Next in our fellowship spotlight series is:
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania 👏🏼 See what their recently graduated fellow (and now Guthrie GI attending!!) had to say about her wonderful program:
1. Number of fellows per year: We currently have 2 fellows per year, for a total of 6 fellows in the entire program
2. favorite thing about your program: What we love most about our program is the mentorship and hands-on experience you get from day one. Our attendings are incredibly supportive and invested in our growth- both professionally and personally.
We get both academic and community-based training. For transplant hepatology exposure, we rotate at Penn State Hershey, and for a more community-focused experience, we spend time at Guthrie Corning Hospital. We’re also actively involved in interpreting studies like Bravo pH monitoring, esophageal manometry, and capsule endoscopy.
One of the biggest perks? No advanced fellows, which means we get hands-on experience early with high-level procedures like ERCP and EUS.
3. Ideal co-fellow to have: Someone who is down-to-earth, collaborative, reliable, and always willing to lend a hand. Our strong team dynamic has made all the difference in the fellowship.
One of the most meaningful parts of our program is how much we support each other outside of fellowship. We understand that life doesn’t pause- many of us have gone through big milestones like moves, marriages, and growing families during training. There’s a genuine sense of community here, and we’ve truly been there for one another every step of the way.
4. Advice for incoming applicants: Be authentic in your interviews! We value passion, strong work ethics, and a genuine desire to serve our patients- not just a perfect resume.
5. anything else we should know about your program?: If you are looking for a program where you will be given autonomy, support, and treated like family- with plenty of access to endoscopic training and great pathology- Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital gastroenterology fellowship program may be a perfect fit for you!
Sounds like a gem of a program— good luck to all the applicants!
