Abstract
Moonlighting during medical training remains a polarizing and controversial topic. While some contend that moonlighting affords trainees an opportunity to supplement their income and grants valuable educational opportunities, others argue that moonlighting interferes with the objectives needed to achieve during training. Gastroenterology fellowship programs must carefully balance the financial needs and autonomy that accompanies being a board-certified internist with the educational objectives of fellowship program. While post-graduate program policies vary widely, a paucity of data exists on the effects of moonlighting on medical trainees. In this article, we examine the pros and cons of moonlighting during gastroenterology fellowship.