Fellowship information
Pediatric gastroenterology
The fellowship program at Children's Memorial Hospital prepares qualified
pediatricians for careers in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. The
basic program consists of 12 months of clinical education and 24 months of
research experience, meeting the training requirements of the American Board of
Pediatrics Gastroenterology Sub-Board. Individuals intending to pursue full-time
academic practice are encouraged to extend their training to five years, either
in a basic research track or a clinical research program. A program for foreign
medical graduates, who anticipate returning to their countries of origin,
focuses on science-based clinical practice. In 1997, the program received full
accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
The principal goal of the fellowship program is to prepare qualified
pediatricians for careers in academic pediatric gastroenterology, including the
potential for developing independent research programs. Adequate time must be
allowed for the development of research skills, which generally takes a minimum
of two and up to four years.
More information is available on the Feinberg
Medical School site.