Fellow of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
The Fellow of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (FCCF) designation recognizes healthcare professionals who have demonstrated sustained commitment to improving the lives of people living with inflammatory bowel disease through professional leadership and service to the Foundation’s mission. Applications are accepted year-round, with the next review window in summer 2026.
- Who This Is For
FCCF is intended for Professional Members who:
• Have supported the Foundation’s mission over multiple years
• Participate in education, volunteer, or leadership activities
• Are 7+ years post-training and deeply engaged in IBD care
• Seek to advance both professional excellence and community impact- Who is Eligible
To be considered as an FCCF candidate, applicants must be:
- Current Professional Members who have held a Professional Membership for the past 2 consecutive years
- Gastroenterologists who are 7 or more years past completion of fellowship and other clinicians/allied health professionals (e.g., pharmacists, nurses, dieticians) who are 7 or more years past completion of training
- Current active involvement in promoting the mission of the Foundation with at least 7 years (cumulative) participation in Foundation efforts and initiatives. This could include volunteering, fundraising, participating in events such as Congress, serving on committees, or engaging in other relevant activities. Local and national involvement will be considered.
- The successful applicant will have broad experience promoting the mission of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
- Current Professional Members who have held a Professional Membership for the past 2 consecutive years
- How to Apply
A $100 application fee is required at submission and is processed as a charitable gift supporting the Foundation’s work in research, education, and patient support.
To submit a complete application:
- Answer the short questions, attach your CV, and contribute a non-refundable $100 application fee here, which will be processed as a gift to the Foundation.
- Send a link to this brief online form to two references. One reference must be a Foundation staff or NSAC/HPEC member. The other reference may be any Professional Member.
- Once your references have submitted their recommendations, your application will be ready for review!
- Answer the short questions, attach your CV, and contribute a non-refundable $100 application fee here, which will be processed as a gift to the Foundation.
- Expectations
Continued FCCF status is contingent upon maintaining active Professional Membership in the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation as well as ongoing involvement in Foundation activities.
- Recognition & Benefits
- Entitlement to use the designation of Fellow of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (FCCF). This designation reflects not only the professional stature of the Fellow, but also their record of valuable service to the Foundation
- Certificate
- Listing on Foundation web page
- Acknowledgement in Professional Member Communications
- Digital badge
- Entitlement to use the designation of Fellow of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (FCCF). This designation reflects not only the professional stature of the Fellow, but also their record of valuable service to the Foundation
If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria and have demonstrated sustained commitment to the Foundation’s mission, we encourage you to apply.
Our Distinguished Fellows
- 2025
Mazer Ally, MD, FCCF
Jordan Axelrad, MD, FCCF
David Choi, PharmD, FCCF
Justin Howard, MD, FCCF
Susan Kais, MD, FCCF
Kian Keyashian, MD, FCCF
Gauree Konijeti, MD, FCCF
Rebecca Matro, MD, FCCF
Alyssa Parian, MD, FCCF
Randall Pellish, MD, FCCF
Joel Retsky, MD, FCCF
You Sung Sang, MD, FCCF
Eugenia Shmidt, MD, FCCF
- 2024
Some of the 2024 FCCF designees convening at 2025 Congress. BACK ROW: Robert Isfort, James Lewis, Ben Cohen, Adam Ehrlich. FRONT ROW: Jennifer Dotson, Jason Hou, Dana Lukin, Elisa Boden, Tina Ha, Lilani Perera. 2024 Fellows of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Dr. Bincy Abraham Dr. Francis Farraye Dr. Traci Jester Dr. Peter McNally Dr. Rajesh Shah Dr. Terrence Barrett Dr. Alessandro Fichera Dr. Nirmal Kaur Dr. Gil Melmed Dr. Jason Shapiro Dr. Dawn Beaulieu Dr. Jill Gaidos Dr. Jami Kinnucan Dr. Jonathan Moses Dr. Rohit Singhania Dr. Marshall Bedine Dr. Glenn Gordon Mrs. Susie Lee Dr. Mohamed Naem Dr. Mousab Tabbaa Dr. Elisa Boden Dr. Shail Govani Dr. James Lewis Dr. Neilanjan Nandi Dr. Harry Thomas Dr. Athos Bousvaros Dr. Eugene Greenberg Dr. Gary Lichtenstein Dr. Anish Patel Dr. Byron Vaughn Dr. Adam Cheifetz Dr. Christina Ha Dr. Berkeley Limketkai Dr. Lilani Perera Dr. Eugene Yen Dr. Benjamin Cohen Dr. Jason Hou Dr. Dana Lukin Mrs. Andrea Pitzl Dr. Jennifer Dotson Dr. Robert Isfort Dr. Lisa Malter Dr. Richard Rood Dr. Adam Ehrlich Dr. Animesh Jain Dr. Mark Mattar Dr. David Schwartz