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成人快手 Colorectal Surgery Fellowship Program

Our mission is to prepare graduates for successful careers as independent, thoughtful, and technically excellent colorectal surgeons who are leaders in quality, innovation, and patient-centered care. Graduates of our program are eligible for specialty board certification through the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

About Our Program

The Colorectal Surgery Fellowship at the 成人快手 offers comprehensive, high-volume training within a collaborative academic and community-based environment. Our one-year, ACGME-accredited program accepts one fellow annually and provides extensive experience in the full breadth of colon and rectal disease, with expertise in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, complex colorectal cancer care, endoscopy, and inflammatory bowel disease. Fellows train primarily at Froedtert Hospital, with additional exposure at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, benefiting from multidisciplinary conferences, dedicated research support, and mentorship from nationally recognized faculty.

Program Details

Eligibility Requirements
Successful completion of ACGME educational requirements to sit for the ABS or AOBS qualifying examinations or be certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS) in surgery.

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Program Overview
  • One fellow is accepted into the program each year.
  • The fellow will train primarily at Froedtert Hospital for 10 calendar months.
  • The fellow will be on rotation at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital (Waukesha, WI) for 2 months and will work closely with two board-certified colorectal surgeons in private practice.
Clinical Experience
  • Comprehensive, high-volume exposure to colorectal disease
  • Advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques, with access to robotic simulators and dual-console robots
  • Complex cancer care of the colon, rectum, and anus
  • Anorectal procedures and complex fistula management
  • Endoscopy
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Pelvic floor disorders
  • Reoperative surgery

The program fosters advanced clinical and technical expertise through:

  • Research
  • Quality improvement
  • Teaching within a collaborative, patient-centered learning environment emphasizing professionalism, evidence-based practice, and multidisciplinary care
Curriculum

Weekly

  • Weekly Case Conference
  • Service-specific multidisciplinary tumor board
  • Surgery morbidity and mortality conference
  • Surgical and institutional grand rounds

Monthly

  • IBD Conference
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Teleconference

Quarterly

  • Service-specific journal clubs

Other Opportunities

In addition, we offer many other learning opportunities to optimize your education and prepare you for success in your career, including:

  • Simulation Lab and Skills Teaching
  • CARSITE Exam
  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Mock Oral Exam
  • ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Colorectal Research Meetings, with biostatistics and librarian support
  • CRS Fellows Career Course
Application

ERAS
Applications and supporting documentation are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of an ABS-accredited General Surgery Program or AOBS surgery program and completion of the educational requirements for the qualifying examinations
  • Demonstrate through their previous surgery training that they are of sufficient clinical maturity, technical skills and surgical judgement for this program, as assessed in letters of reference and interviews
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Wisconsin

Matching

NRMP
The program participates in the .

Candidates are required to register for the NRMP Specialties Matching Service (SMS) Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Match.

Benefits, Conditions, and Terms of Employment

The 成人快手 Affiliated Hospitals and the Department of Surgery provide extensive benefits.

The Colorectal Surgery Fellow position benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, free parking, on-call meals, and a three-week paid vacation. Additionally, fellows receive seven days to attend CME conference(s) per year and protected time is given every week for didactics.

Learn about program benefits

 

Why 成人快手?

As a major academic medical center, and the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area, the 成人快手 is a distinguished leader in the advanced training of physicians, researchers, pharmacists and health professionals. Together with its top-tier partner institutions, the 成人快手 Affiliated Hospitals (成人快手AH) puts you at the forefront of advancement that鈥檚 improving the vitality of society.

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Current Fellow

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Conor Kinford, MD

Colorectal Surgery Fellow, 2026-2027

Program Leadership

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Carrie Peterson, MD, MS, FASCRS

Professor

Program Director, 成人快手 Colorectal Surgery Fellowship

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Jed Calata, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Associate Professor

Assistant Program Director, 成人快手 Colorectal Surgery Fellowship

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Rachael Nasi

Program Coordinator, 成人快手 Colorectal Surgery Fellowship

Program Faculty

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Katherine Hu, MD

Assistant Professor

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Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Chief, Professor

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Timothy J. Ridolfi, MD, MS, FASCRS

Professor

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Daniel J. Stein, MD

Director, Vice Chair for Education, Professor

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Justin P. Dux, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, 成人快手; Surgeon, Waukesha Surgical Specialists

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John G. Touzios, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, 成人快手; Surgeon, Waukesha Surgical Specialists

 

Reasons to live in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is a one-of-a-kind city with a vibrant and diverse culture, this charming, yet metropolitan must-see is just 90 minutes north of Chicago and nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan. Whether you鈥檙e catching a show at Summerfest, the world鈥檚 largest music festival, immersing yourself in the old world charm of the Historic Third Ward or taking in the sights and sounds of one of the many caf茅s, beer gardens or restaurants that line the city鈥檚 riverbank and shoreline, Milwaukee never disappoints. Find out why 成人快手 residents and fellows take pride in calling Milwaukee home.

Contact Us

Thank you for your interest in our program. We look forward to connecting with you!

CRSFellowship@mcw.edu
(414) 955-1473

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Carrie Peterson, MD, MS, FACS, FASCRS
Professor of Surgery
Program Director

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Jed Calata, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Assistant Program Director

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Rachael Nasi
Fellowship Program Coordinator

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