Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship
- Overview
- Curriculum & Training
- Salary & Benefits
- Location & Living
- Apply
Program Overview
The Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, FloridaÌýis a three-year, ACGME-accredited program in Orlando that prepares physicians for impactful careers through comprehensive clinical training, research, and mentorship. Serving a diverse Central Florida population, fellows manage a full range of gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional disorders in children while developing expertise in teaching, advocacy, and scholarship.Ìý
From the start, training blends inpatient consults, outpatient specialty clinics, and endoscopic procedures with robust research opportunities, guided by faculty experts in inflammatory bowel disease, motility disorders, hepatology, and more. Personalized mentorship supports your growth in both clinical skill and academic capability.Ìý
Collaboration is key to our approach. Fellows work alongside pediatric residents, subspecialty fellows, and multidisciplinary teams — including dietitians, surgeons, pathologists, and radiologists — to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.Ìý
Our mission is to train compassionate, highly skilled pediatric gastroenterologists who deliver exceptional care, advocate for children and families, addressÌýthe social drivers of health, and lead in clinical, research, and educational settings.Ìý
ÌýFellowship at a GlanceÌý
Our program offers the structure, flexibility, and support you need to thrive as a pediatric gastroenterologist.Ìý
3 years
Program lengthÌý
Ìý1Ìý
Fellow accepted per yearÌý
44
Weeks of core clinical rotationsÌý
60
Weeks dedicated to research & scholarshipÌý
Broad clinical exposure through inpatient consults, outpatient specialty clinics, and endoscopic procedures.Ìý
Individualized curriculum with 12 weeks of electives tailored to your career goals.Ìý
Specialty clinics in inflammatory bowel disease, motility disorders, feeding issues, short gut, celiac disease, polyposis, and aerodigestive disorders.Ìý
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Mentorship-rich environment where fellows teach and guide residents while learning from expert faculty.Ìý
Educational Opportunities & Professional GrowthÌý
Our fellowship balances core clinical training, specialty electives, and dedicated research time over three years. The program meets all ACGME requirements for pediatric gastroenterology while allowing you to tailor portions of your training to individual career goals.Ìý
Clinical experience includes inpatient consults, outpatient specialty clinics, and endoscopic procedures, providing a wide spectrum of case exposure, from common to complex conditions. Electives and research blocks offer opportunities to deepen expertise in subspecialty areas.Ìý
The fellowship is closely connected to the pediatric residency program. Fellows and residents share educational experiences, rotate together on inpatient and outpatient services, and collaborate on consults, clinics, and procedures. As you progress, you take on a greater role in mentoring residents, guiding them through case management and scholarly projects.Ìý
Core Clinical RotationsÌý
44 weeks (11 EUs) covering:Ìý
- Inpatient GI consult serviceÌý
- GI fellow continuity clinicÌý
- Inpatient GI proceduresÌý
Ambulatory Core Clinical RotationsÌý
28 weeks (7 EUs) including:Ìý
- Weekly GI fellow continuity clinicÌý
- Feeding clinicÌý
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinicÌý
- Motility clinicÌý
- Short gut disease clinicÌý
- Multidisciplinary clinics for polyposis, celiac disease, and aerodigestive disordersÌý
- Outpatient GI proceduresÌý
Individualized Curriculum (Electives)Ìý
12 weeks (3 EUs) customized to fellow interests, divided into 2 to 4 week blocks. Continuity clinic (one 4-hour session/week) continues during these rotations. Options include:Ìý
- Advanced inflammatory bowel diseaseÌý
- Advanced motilityÌý
- Pediatric radiology & interventional radiologyÌý
- Pediatric pathologyÌý
- Pediatric general surgeryÌý
- Transplant hepatology (outpatient and consult service)Ìý
- Advanced GI proceduresÌý
- Hospital medicineÌý
Interdisciplinary CollaborationÌý
The gastroenterology service works closely with dietitians, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, and other specialists to manage complex gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Fellows and residents participate in multidisciplinary rounds, joint clinics, and case discussions, building skills in team-based care.Ìý
Research & ScholarshipÌý
60 weeks (15 EUs) dedicated to:Ìý
- Developing research skillsÌý
- Designing, implementing, and completing scholarly projectsÌý
- Presenting findings to the Scholarship Oversight Committee and the Gastroenterology DivisionÌý
- Sharing work at national meetingsÌý
- Submitting a manuscript before fellowship completionÌý
Fellows also mentor residents on quality improvement projects and case reports, gaining leadership experience while fostering a culture of academic inquiry.Ìý
Salary & Benefits
Salary
- PGY 4: $79,625.39
- PGY 5: $82,368.36
- PGY 6: $85,116.62
Benefits
- $1,500 educational stipend
- Research funds for poster presentations
- 4 weeks of vacation per year
- Paid training medical license and fingerprinting fees
- Access to Tend Health, a confidential mental health services platform with no billing of insurance or out-of-pocket expenses
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary insurance plans
- Paid short-term disability insurance
- Long term disability
- Malpractice insurance
- Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
- 6 weeks paid parental/caregiver/serious medical leave
- On-site gym
- Free parking
- Retirement plans
Training at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· in Central Florida
¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, Florida, is a freestanding pediatric hospital in the center of Orlando’s Lake Nona Medical City. It’s a place designed for kids and families, with modern spaces and advanced technology. The expectations are high, but so is the support. Faculty know their learners, and mentorship is natural. Training is rigorous here, but it’s also personal.Ìý
Hospital & Training Environment
Most of your training takes place at our hospital, with 130 inpatient beds and a busy Emergency Department. Patients come from across Central Florida, so you’ll see both everyday pediatrics and complex cases in a diverse population. With more than 180 pediatric faculty across nearly every specialty, you’ll gain both breadth and depth in your clinical experience. Take a video tour of the hospital now.Ìý
Innovation is everywhere here. From transport teams and helipads to firsts in gene therapy, this is a hospital that pushes boundaries while staying family-centered. Recognition follows, with multiple Leapfrog awards for safety and HIMSS Stage 7 status for technology. And because we’re part of Lake Nona Medical City, you’ll train alongside researchers, educators, and scientists from the University of Central Florida and beyond.Ìý
Living in Orlando & Central Florida
Orlando is more than theme parks. It’s a city with growing neighborhoods, a thriving food scene, and year-round sunshine. Lake Nona itself is a planned community built around health and innovation.
You’ll be training in a place that feels modern and connected, and easy to live in. When you need a weekend escape, beaches, springs, and natural preserves are just a short drive away.Ìý
Research & Academic Opportunities
Research is part of daily life at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·. Some trainees work in the lab, others join clinical trials, and many focus on quality improvement. Plus, our partnership with the UCF College of Medicine enriches opportunities, whether that’s PedsAcademy, teaching, or working on interdisciplinary studies.Ìý
Resident & Fellow Life
Your training is more than rotations and research. It’s about feeling supported, finding community, and having space to recharge.
Community & CultureÌý|ÌýYou’ll find a collaborative spirit here, with peers, faculty, and staff. Kids (and their families) are at the center, and that keeps our focus both grounded and purposeful.Ìý
Wellness & Support |ÌýResources are easy to access. Institutional wellness programs, peer support networks, reflection spaces, and flexible on-site amenities.Ìý
Everyday Perks |ÌýThe perks are real. Free parking, meals during trainings, call rooms, and dedicated space to catch your breath. These help sustain the day-to-day.
Innovative Setting |ÌýTraining here means you’re part of a health and life sciences hub that’s shaping the future of medicine. Add in social traditions and program-sponsored outings, and you’ll find a good balance of work and connection.
How to Apply
Our program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®) Fellowship Application Timeline. Applicants may begin submitting applications on August 27, 2025, and we will continue to review completed applications submitted prior to October 1, 2025.Ìý
Deadline for Application Consideration: October 1, 2025Ìý
Training Begins: July 1, 2026Ìý
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Application RequirementsÌý
A completed application must include:Ìý
- ERAS applicationÌý
- Curriculum vitae (CV)Ìý
- One-page personal statementÌý
- Current passport-sized photographÌý
- Three letters of recommendationÌý
- USMLE or COMLEX scoresÌý
- ECFMG and/or TOEFL scores (if applicable)Ìý
Questions About Applying?Ìý
Sara Nichols
GME Program Manager
sara.nichols@nemours.org
Hadeel Haddad, MD
Fellowship Program Director
hadeel.haddad@nemours.org