The main focus of this program is clinical training. Over three years, fellows will gain the comprehensive knowledge needed to become subspecialists in gastroenterology and hepatology. Because this field has grown significantly over the past two decades, our training program has expanded to ensure that fellows gain experience and proficiency in the clinical skills and techniques expected of a well-rounded, skilled consultant capable of providing optimal patient care.

Fellows will gain an in-depth understanding of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic disorders. Additionally, our trainees will receive extensive training in endoscopy, along with further education in motility and nutrition. Each fellow will have the opportunity to participate in clinical research. We are committed to offering an exceptional training experience that equips our fellows with the educational and technical skills needed to become highly qualified clinical gastroenterologists with advanced GI endoscopic expertise. 

Our fellows train in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology, including Olympus scopes and the newest EVIS X1 processors. We have also integrated advanced AI tools, such as GI Genius, to ensure our fellows are exposed to the most recent innovations in the field. All trainees have access to comprehensive training in standard endoscopic procedures, as well as simulations and more advanced techniques. These include therapeutic endoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), SpyGlass Direct Visualization System for cholangioscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Video Capsule Endoscopy, Single Balloon Enteroscopy, Halo-RFA management for Barrett’s Esophagus, EndoFlip, High-Resolution Manometry, and pH monitoring. During the second and third years of the fellowship, our fellows receive additional training in ERCP and other therapeutic endoscopic procedures. As a result, they often attain the necessary competence within the three-year fellowship period, obviating the need for a fourth year.  Additionally, fellows receive training in hepatology and biliary disorders through consultation rotations and participation in GI and Liver Clinics. 

Through our affiliation with Rush University Medical Center, we conduct weekly combined Grand Rounds. This partnership provides our trainees with broader exposure to all aspects of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. By the end of their training, our fellows are expected to demonstrate sufficient professional ability to practice independently and competently.