Thank you for your interest in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital.
The Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Iowa is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program that provides fellows with the outstanding clinical and research education necessary to become capable independent pediatric gastroenterologists, ready to pursue careers in academic medicine.
Quick Facts
Number of fellows accepted each year: 1
Total number of fellows in the program: 3
Procedural volume: 4,000+ clinic visits
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Fontan procedures
- Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Simulator (PENFS)
The program provides comprehensive exposure to a wide range of pediatric GI conditions, while also encouraging scholarly activity. This balance of rigorous clinical training and academic support has allowed me to grow into a confident and well-rounded specialist.
The Iowa Difference
We pride ourselves in helping fellows become well-rounded and insightful pediatric gastronenterologists who excel in clinical medicine and research. Above all, our goal is to equip you to succeed in any career path through clinical experience and personalized mentorship, while embracing the unique humanity that allows each of us to provide exemplary and compassionate care for our patients.
As a fellow, you'll get to experience some of Iowa's only multidisciplinary clinics and programs. These include:
- The Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Clinic
- The Pediatric Feeding Clinic
- The Fontan Clinic
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Department Honors/Recognition
Nationally recognized as an approved NPF Center by the National Pancreas Foundation—one of only 11 official pediatric centers in the country.
2024 U.S. News and World Report rankings:
- No.1 children's hospital in Iowa
- Highly ranked in eight other pediatric specialties
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