The fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition is a nationally recognized, three-year program and one of six pediatric gastrointestinal programs which currently receive federal funding support in the form of an NIH training grant for pediatric gastroenterology research. It is officially accredited by the American College for Graduate Medical Education.
Up to two fellows matriculate each year. In the first year, each fellow enters an intensive, comprehensive clinical program in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition designed to complete the full clinical training requirement. This includes approximately six months supervising the inpatient service, and approximately six months on the outpatient and procedure service. During the first year, there are opportunities for two-week electives in Pediatric Radiology and Pediatric Pathology. During the third year, there is additional opportunity to spend time with the adult procedure service. Additional electives can be arranged, depending on trainee interest. During the first year, fellows are responsible for the direction of approximately half of the clinical conferences.
During the first year, with the advice of the Program Director, trainees begin planning for an individualized program in clinical or basic science investigation. The investigational program will be conducted during the second and third year of fellowship under the guidance of a mentor in one of the laboratories or research groups at Washington University Medical Center. During the two years of research training, each fellow is expected to develop a project of his or her own and to present results at weekly laboratory meetings, at Divisional and departmental seminars and at a national meeting. The goal is the development of a plan for continued research training, to compete for extramural funding and ultimately to establish an independent academic career. To best focus an individual’s investigative efforts during this two-year period, the fellow's clinical responsibilities are limited to regularly scheduled Divisional conferences, plus a well-defined continuity experience.
A multitude of basic and clinical research opportunities are available at the Medical Center. Research facilities for preclinical and clinical departments include the School of Medicine, the Clinical Sciences Research Building, and the McDonnell Pediatric Research Building, all of which are adjacent to Children's and Barnes-Jewish Hospitals. This proximity facilitates the interaction among scientists within clinical and preclinical departments, as well as with clinical researchers.
Detailed information regarding the program is available at www.ama-assn.org/go/freida. Beginning with the July 2009 program year, applications will be accepted through ERAS (www.aamc.org/eras). Visa status does not preclude an applicant's candidacy for a fellowship in the program. For further information about our fellowship program, please call (314) 286-2848.
The fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition is a nationally recognized, three-year program and one of six pediatric gastrointestinal programs which currently receive federal funding support in the form of an NIH training grant for pediatric gastroenterology research. It is officially accredited by the American College for Graduate Medical Education.
Up to two fellows matriculate each year. In the first year, each fellow enters an intensive, comprehensive clinical program in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition designed to complete the full clinical training requirement. This includes approximately six months supervising the inpatient service, and approximately six months on the outpatient and procedure service. During the first year, there are opportunities for two-week electives in Pediatric Radiology and Pediatric Pathology. During the third year, there is additional opportunity to spend time with the adult procedure service. Additional electives can be arranged, depending on trainee interest. During the first year, fellows are responsible for the direction of approximately half of the clinical conferences.
During the first year, with the advice of the Program Director, trainees begin planning for an individualized program in clinical or basic science investigation. The investigational program will be conducted during the second and third year of fellowship under the guidance of a mentor in one of the laboratories or research groups at Washington University Medical Center. During the two years of research training, each fellow is expected to develop a project of his or her own and to present results at weekly laboratory meetings, at Divisional and departmental seminars and at a national meeting. The goal is the development of a plan for continued research training, to compete for extramural funding and ultimately to establish an independent academic career. To best focus an individual’s investigative efforts during this two-year period, the fellow's clinical responsibilities are limited to regularly scheduled Divisional conferences, plus a well-defined continuity experience.
A multitude of basic and clinical research opportunities are available at the Medical Center. Research facilities for preclinical and clinical departments include the School of Medicine, the Clinical Sciences Research Building, and the McDonnell Pediatric Research Building, all of which are adjacent to Children's and Barnes-Jewish Hospitals. This proximity facilitates the interaction among scientists within clinical and preclinical departments, as well as with clinical researchers.
Detailed information regarding the program is available at www.ama-assn.org/go/freida. Beginning with the July 2009 program year, applications will be accepted through ERAS (www.aamc.org/eras). Visa status does not preclude an applicant's candidacy for a fellowship in the program. For further information about our fellowship program, please call (314) 286-2848.