Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center
The Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Las Vegas, NV is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Valley Hospital Medical Center (OPTI West) three-year ACGME-accredited gastroenterology fellowship instructed by seven board-certified gastroenterologists plus a liver transplant hepatologist, with endoscopy including EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, PEG, manometry and video capsule, continuity clinic at Digestive Associates offices, a rotation schedule of inpatient GI, inpatient hepatology and clinics, journal club, radiology and pathology experiences, and a supervised clinical research project.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applicants apply through ERAS with interviews throughout the fall; GI fellows get a $1,250 conference stipend and an educational stipend up to $1,200 a year.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $61,800.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $64,272.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $66,843.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $69,517.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $72,297.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $75,189.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Vishvinder Sharma, MD
- Address
- 620 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106
- Phone
- 702-388-8436
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship at a glance
Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center lists its Gastroenterology fellowship in Las Vegas, Nevada. The directory holds 3 Gastroenterology fellowship programs in Nevada, 3 of thems in Las Vegas and 244 across 47 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Specialties Matching Service. 3 Gastroenterology fellowship programs in Nevada use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 238 Gastroenterology fellowship programs nationwide share that status.
Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center has 3 other programs listed in Las Vegas: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine). Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas
- Family Medicine residency
- Internal Medicine residency
- Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) fellowship
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Gastroenterology fellowship training
Gastroenterology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in gastroenterology typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship?
The directory places it in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How many Gastroenterology fellowship programs are there in Nevada?
This directory lists 3 in Nevada and 244 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Opti West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.