Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Fellowship Curriculum

The fellowship training curriculum develops ACGME core competencies foundational for a successful academic career in pediatric gastroenterology.

Rotations Duration Program Year

Inpatient sub-specialty and/or consultative services - split between primary Gastroenterology service and primary Hepatology service, each with dedicated resident team

40 weeks

4 weeks

4 weeks

First year

Second year

Third year

Outpatient Continuity Clinic

2x monthly

First year

Second year

Third year

Nutrition

Longitudinal didactic and curriculum

First year

Second year

Third year

Outpatient consultation clinic

1 month

First year

Pathology & Radiology

2 weeks

Second year

Procedures and diagnostic modalities

1 month

First year

Introduction to basic science research methods

1 month

First year

Pre-attending inpatient services

1 month

Third year

Pre-attending outpatient services

1 month

Third year

Scholarly activity including:

  • Researching and writing manuscripts

  • Presenting at conferences and lectures

  • Organizing and participating in formal studies under faculty mentorship

Annual

Second year

Third year

Mentored research project in one of these fields:

  • Basic science with a significant laboratory component

  • Clinical science with patient interaction

  • Clinical trials

  • Directed patient-oriented studies

  • Epidemiological or clinical data-base population studies

Annual

Second year

Third year