Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship

Welcome!

We are excited that you are considering our program for your training!

Ours is a three-year program accredited by the ACGME. You must have completed three years of ACGME-accredited residency training in pediatrics prior to starting the fellowship. You may be interviewed by video from July to October, depending on your availability. If, after your visit, you are very interested in our program, you may come for a second, in-person visit. We will cover your travel and lodging costs so that you can meet our current fellows and faculty, visit our children’s hospital, and explore our beautiful town.

Our program is designed to train academic pediatric gastroenterologists who excel in both clinical and academic skills. Depending on your interests, you can choose to begin your journey toward becoming an independent investigator in clinical, basic, and translational research or focus on clinical care, education, or clinical informatics. Many of our fellows have opted to pursue master’s degrees in clinical research, public health, and clinical informatics. Tuition is supported by the Division and/or T32 programs (for US citizens and permanent residents). All training takes place at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the UNC Health Care System. You also have the option of elective time at other institutions, depending on your interests and career path.

The first year of our program is primarily dedicated to clinical training. Our fellows gain hands-on experience through our inpatient service, outpatient clinics, consultations with other services, and endoscopic procedures. Fellows participate in teaching medical students and residents, as well as in weekly didactic conferences and journal clubs. First-year fellows choose a mentor and scholarly activity committee (SOC) members. First-year fellows have three 4-week blocks to develop their scholarly projects for their second and third years of training.

The second and third years of our program confer 75-80% protected time for scholarly activities and career development. The SOC members provide valuable guidance throughout the fellow’s career development. You can choose among innumerable opportunities for scholarly activities at UNC and collaborating institutions. A major strength of our program is our ability to support a diverse array of career trajectories, as reflected by the interests of our current fellows and graduates (see Training | Pediatric Education).

Here you will find a nurturing, supportive, and collaborative learning environment, paired with superb clinical training required to provide state-of-the-art, safe, and compassionate clinical care to our patients. We are very confident that you will enjoy your time in Chapel Hill!