Advanced IBD Fellowships

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Section of the Division of Gastroenterology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is pleased to offer an Advanced IBD Fellowship Training Program as well as participating as a Visiting Fellowship Host Site.

The overall goal of the IBD Fellowship Program is to provide specialized training to gastroenterologists who wish to pursue an academic, clinical, or research career in IBD.  This full-time, one-year program offers preparation for GI specialists interested in advanced study in Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Celiac Disease diagnoses, disease management, and research.

Extensive training in both research and clinical care are provided through a didactic, comprehensive program of hands-on clinical experience.  There will be significant exposure to both inpatient and outpatient management of patients with complex IBD, and broad opportunities for participation in research activities and conferences within the Division of Gastroenterology.

We are the largest IBD referral center in more than 300 miles with a catchment area serving of population of more than five million.  Our well-developed IBD program has provided care for over 7000 unique IBD outpatients in the last decade.  Last year alone, we provided new consultation to over 600 IBD patients, and continued to serve more than 2500 return patients.  We also have a dedicated IBD hospital service staffed by our faculty that served over 150 IBD inpatients.

The IBD program at Washington University is composed of 10 clinicians (9 MD’s, 1 ANP) who all focus their practice on IBD patient management.  Many of our gastroenterologists are recognized as national leaders for their expertise in IBD clinical care and research.  Complementing our expert IBD clinicians is a support staff dedicated specifically to IBD patient care, including IBD trained Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and IBD research coordinators.

Balancing out a holistic care model, we have GI and IBD focused clinical health psychologist in our center, as well as an IBD experienced nutritionist.  We partner with other service lines specializing in advanced IBD care including Radiology, Colorectal Surgery and Pathology.  Interactive joint conferences are held monthly or more frequently to discuss the most challenging IBD cases.  This means that individualized patient treatment plans are developed based on knowledge from the leading edge of medical practice.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out one or more clinical or basic-translational research projects related to IBD under the supervision of faculty mentor. The IBD Program will sponsor travel for the fellow to attend at least one educational conference or meeting.  Clinical or basic-translational projects are expected to be presented at one national convention.

Review the eligibility requirements, and application process.