Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology

1. Completion of 3 years of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited clinical Pediatrics residency before fellowship entry.
2. A valid medical license to practice in the United States.
3. Graduates of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-approved United States or Canadian medical schools are eligible.
4. Graduates of American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited osteopathic medical schools are eligible.
5. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
6. Applicants must have a valid, unrestricted United States medical license.

The Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is a three-year program providing advanced training in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal, liver, nutritional, and related disorders in children and adolescents. Fellows gain comprehensive clinical experience through inpatient and outpatient services, with exposure to pediatric hepatology, nutrition, liver transplantation, pediatric surgery, radiology, pathology, and endoscopy. The program provides extensive training in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures and includes experience in both pediatric and adult endoscopy. Fellows also participate in research, teaching, scholarly activities, and multidisciplinary care, with dedicated research time throughout the fellowship.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for the July application cycle.
2. Positions participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Pediatric Specialties Fall Match.
3. Submit the completed application form, current Curriculum Vitae (CV), personal statement, and three letters of recommendation, preferably including one from the Pediatrics residency program director.
4. Submit the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, if applicable.
5. Submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) score reports, official medical school transcript, and a recent photograph.
6. The personal statement should describe previous research and clinical experience, interest in Pediatric Gastroenterology, and career goals.
7. Applicants are selected for interviews based on their qualifications, including examination scores, recommendation letters, and other application documents. Interviews are conducted between September and October.
8. International Medical Graduates must be eligible for a J-1 visa or have permanent resident/Green Card status; the program does not sponsor H-type visas.