• Advanced IBD
• Advanced Interventional/EUS
• Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition

ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP IN INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

Program Description
The University of Chicago Training Program provides a broad practical and scholarly exposure to clinical problems of Gastroenterology as well as in-depth investigative training. The program has a long and consistent history of graduating physicians that are scholarly clinicians as well as prominent laboratory and clinical investigators. Direct and continuous contact with a large, full- time faculty including senior and junior members offers a personal approach to the trainee’s educational, clinical and scientific development. The training program utilizes the extensive clinical and laboratory facilities found at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Because of the University of Chicago’s reputation as a top rated referral center and our location in the heart of the City of Chicago, there is a broad xposure to common gastrointestinal conditions, as well as unusual and difficult to manage clinical cases.

The advanced fellowship in IBD is closely associated with the fully accredited three-year fellowship leading to Board Eligibility for Gastroenterology. The duration of training will be 12 months according to the discretion of the training director and trainee.

The Advanced Fellowship in IBD will consist of an individualized clinical, basic, or translational research program designed for Gastroenterologists or trainees interested in an academic appointment. The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center at the University of Chicago includes faculty, research associates and clinical research nurses engaged in projects related to epithelial cell interactions and protection, mucosal immunology, genetics, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, and outcomes research. During this period, he/she will become proficient in a s selected field of clinical, basic or translational research via direct interaction with a supervising IBD faculty member. Advanced fellows who are able to obtain valid Illinois licenses will participate in patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and applications are encouraged from minority groups and physically disadvantaged individuals. Please note that applicants must have passed the ECFMG to apply.

Program Director:
Stephen B. Hanauer, MD
Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology
Chief, Section of Gastroenterology
shanauer@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
FAX: (773) 702-2182

Affiliated Faculty:
Eugene Chang, MD, Professor of Medicine and Cell Biology
Russell Cohen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine
Laura Harrell, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
David Rubin, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine

Application Deadline for 2008* position is 12/1/07

For more information about the Advanced Fellowship in IBD, including how to apply, click here.

ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP IN INTERVENTIONAL/EUS

Program Description
The field of endoscopy has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last 10 years. New instrument and device development have transitioned endoscopy from a diagnostic tool into a powerful therapeutic modality for treatment and palliation of complex benign and malignant processes of the GI tract. The explosions of technology and minimally invasive procedures have lead to the need for sub-specialty training within Gastroenterology in order to learn and perform these procedures. The University of Chicago Advanced Fellowship in Interventional/ EUS, provides a broad practical and scholarly exposure to clinical problems relating to GI oncology and advanced endoscopic techniques as well as in-depth investigative training. The program has a long and consistent history of graduating physicians that are scholarly clinicians as well as prominent clinical investigators. Direct and continuous contact and supervision by and with full-time faculty including senior and junior members offers a personal approach to the trainee’s educational, clinical and scientific development. The training program utilizes the extensive clinical and endoscopic facilities found at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Because of the University of Chicago’s reputation as a top rated referral center and our location in the heart of the City of Chicago, there is a broad exposure to common gastrointestinal conditions, as well as unusual and difficult to manage clinical cases.

The one-year fellowship in Interventional/EUS is closely associated with the fully accredited three-year fellowship leading to Board Eligibility for Gastroenterology.

During these 12-24 months, the trainee will be part of the Interventional service that consists of two attendings, a nurse coordinator and visiting students. During this period he/she will become proficient in EUS, ERCP and advanced interventional endoscopic procedures and techniques (enteral stenting, EMR, endo-suturing, new endoscopic imaging devices).

Trainees are welcome to take part in ongoing novel imaging techniques work in progress (High resolution-magnification endoscopy). The endoscopy program at U of C has full access to research lab facilities for endoscopic projects as well as dedicated equipment for animal model research and development at the Carlson Animal Research Facility. Opportunities for translational research in colon cancer and Barrett’s esophagus in particular, are available within the section. The interventional endoscopy program is also affiliated with the minimally invasive surgical center at the University of Chicago.

Trainees are expected to participate in scholarly and research projects and encouraged to apply for an ASGE grant.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and applications are encouraged from minority groups and physically disadvantaged individuals. Please note applicants must have passed the ECFMG to apply.

Program Director:
Irving Waxman, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
iwaxman@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
FAX: (773) 834-7209

Affiliated Faculty:
Charles Dye, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine
Mitchell Posner, MD Professor of Surgery and Chief of Surgical Oncology
Eugene Chang, MD Professor of Medicine and Cell Biology
Michael Uzer, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine

Application Deadline for 2009 position is 3/1/08.

For more information about the Advanced Fellowship Interventional/EUS, including how to apply, click here.

Program Description
The University of Chicago Training Program provides a broad practical and scholarly exposure to clinical problems of Gastroenterology as well as in-depth investigative training. The program has a long and consistent history of graduating physicians that are scholarly clinicians as well as prominent laboratory and clinical investigators. Direct and continuous contact with a large, full-time faculty including senior and junior members offers a personal approach to the trainee’s educational, clinical and scientific development. The training program utilizes the extensive clinical and laboratory facilities found at The University of Chicago Medical Center and at our affiliate hospital (Weiss Memorial). Because of The University of Chicago’s reputation as a top rated referral center and our location in the heart of the City of Chicago, there is a broad exposure to common gastrointestinal conditions, as well as unusual and difficult to manage clinical cases.

The Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition is closely associated with the fully accredited three-year fellowship leading to Board Eligibility for Gastroenterology. The duration of training will be 24 months according to the discretion of the training director and trainee.

The Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition will consist of an individualized clinical, basic, or translational research program designed for Gastroenterologists or trainees interested in an academic appointment. The Clinical Nutrition program at The University of Chicago includes faculty, registered dieticians, pharmacists and clinical research nurses engaged in related areas to clinical nutrition. During this period, he/she will become proficient in a selected field of clinical, basic or translational research via direct interaction with a supervising Nutrition faculty member. Those able to obtain valid Illinois licenses will participate in patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and applications are encouraged from minority groups and physically disadvantaged individuals. Please note applicants must have passed the ECFMG to apply.

The program has been in existence for three years with 1-2 year training program.

Program Director:
Carol Semrad, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Adult Clinical Nutrition
csemrad@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
FAX: (773) 702-5790

Affiliated Faculty:
Malabsorption and Home Nutrition Support Clinic
(Mentors: Carol Semrad, MD and Beth Wall, R.D.)
Obesity Clinic
(Mentor: John Alverdy, M.D.)
Pediatric GI/Nutrition
(Mentor: Stefano Guandilini, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics)
Lipid Clinic
Diabetes Clinic
(Mentor: David Ehrmann, M.D.)
Metabolic Bone Disease Clinic
(Mentor: Tamara Vokes, M.D.)

Application Deadline for 2008 position is 12/1/07

For more information about the Fellowship in Clinical Nutrition, including how to apply, click here.