Now Accepting Applications
Application Timeline for the Academic Year July 2027-2028
July 1, 2026: Application window opens
October 31, 2026: Priority application deadline
December 31, 2026: Application window closes
Interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.
The First Integrative Medicine Fellowship of Its Kind
Thomas Jefferson University’s Department of Integrative Medicine & Nutritional Sciences and The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health offers a unique one-year, full-time fellowship in Integrative Medicine. Qualified applicants are graduates of an ACGME-accredited residency program who are board-certified in their area of specialty, or plan to board certify during the fellowship. This fellowship has been approved by the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) to meet all the requirements of the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM). Completion of the fellowship program provides fellows with eligibility to take the ABOIM board examination and to apply for board certification.
Our faculty are trained in both conventional and integrative practices. Our curriculum is based on core knowledge of Integrative Medicine using ABOIM exam content areas as a foundation. The curriculum is diverse, with clinical, didactic and research components.
Clinical
- Rotations with Marcus Institute attending physicians at both our Villanova and Center City sites, including elective experiences outside of the Marcus Institute
- Serve on our Inpatient Oncology Consultation Service
- Fellows will gain knowledge in:
- Women’s Health
- Men’s Health
- Integrative Psychiatry
- Integrative Nutrition
- Weight Management
- Regenerative and Hormonal Therapies
- Mind Body Therapies
- Exposure to other approaches, including hypnosis and NET
- Imaging & Research
Academic
- Attend monthly Journal Club, Grand Rounds, and Clinical Conference sessions
- Engage in monthly Wellness Seminars and Didactics
- Learn and participate in our eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program
- Participate in our Foundations in Mind-Body Medicine Course
- Participate in our Advanced Concepts in Integrative Nutrition course
- Assist in teaching Integrative Medicine Courses and the Healers Art Curriculum for Medical Students.
Research can be designed for your area of interest in the field, or choose from one of many opportunities in innovative research in Integrative Health and Medicine.
Application
To apply to the Integrative Medicine Fellowship program; please email the following application materials to IntegrativeMedFellow@jefferson.edu:
- Completed application (download via the "Fellowship Application (PDF)" button above)
- Current curriculum vitae (include all activities since medical school graduation with month/year format)
- Copy of medical school transcript
- Copy of USMLE or COMLEX scores
- Copy of ECFMG Certificate, if applicable
- Three letters of reference
- Copy of your current medical license
- Personal statement describing your background, your interest in integrative medicine and your career goals
About Jefferson
Jefferson began as a single hospital in 1825, and in 1877 it became one of the first teaching hospitals in the nation. And while our distinguished history is the bedrock of our reputation, it is our unwavering focus on the future that makes us stand out. In 2019 Sidney Kimmel Medical College launched the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, the first department of its kind at an academic medical school. Our fellowship in Integrated Medicine is one of the nearly 950 fellowships and residencies at Jefferson.
About the Marcus Institute
The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, includes two full-service clinics for medical consultations, a unique pharmacy-certified micronutrient infusion center; a wellness center specializing in fitness and mindfulness programs; a state-of-the-art imaging facility that includes MRI, fMRI, and PET imaging. The Marcus Institute sees a wide range of patients and offers chronic illness care, preventive medicine, and numerous wellness services. Our physicians are credentialed by Jefferson and they have advanced integrative medicine training in a wide range of approaches, including functional medicine, mind-body therapies, nutritional therapies and natural remedies, body work. The Marcus Institute has one of the largest Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs in the country and a robust research program with seven active clinical trials and multiple ongoing research projects.
Meet Our Fellows
Agostina Liotta, MD
Integrative Medicine Fellow, July 2026 - June 2027
Dr. Agostina Liotta is a recent Family Medicine graduate with a passion for Integrative, Functional, and Lifestyle Medicine. Born and raised in Argentina, she earned her medical degree from Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires before completing her Family Medicine residency at McLeod Health in South Carolina. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she developed a deep interest in a more holistic approach to medicine, inspiring her to integrate evidence-based conventional care with lifestyle and functional medicine principles. Throughout residency, she pursued advanced training in Lifestyle and Functional Medicine and is currently completing her certification in both fields. Dr. Liotta is honored to join the Marcus Institute at Jefferson Health as an Integrative Medicine Fellow, where she looks forward to learning from leaders in the field while continuing to grow as a physician and provide compassionate, whole-person care. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and their dog, discovering new places, and embracing a healthy lifestyle through nutrition, movement, and lifelong learning.
Sameh Gomaa, MD
Integrative Medicine Fellow, July 2026 - June 2027
Dr. Sameh Gomaa is thrilled to join the Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the Marcus Institute. Dr. Gomaa graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Tower Health Phoenixville Hospital. His interests are ultimately in integrative gastroenterology and oncology coupled with nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and mind-body approaches to healing. His path has been shaped by internal medicine, cancer research, and community-based care. He has trained in Aikido and has a longstanding appreciation for martial arts as a path of discipline, resilience, and mindful movement. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, open-water swimming, and meditation.