Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship
Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship
Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a one-year Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship.
The Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital's Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is accepting applications for their twelve-month fellowship in pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility training.
The program is fully approved by the Graduate Medical Education Committee of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and fellows receive official certification upon completion of their training. Graduates from the program are currently directing motility centers and programs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Calgary and Montreal.
Fellowship trainees will attain extensive training in a number of techniques, some of which are unique to Nationwide Children’s Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center.
- Anorectal, antroduodenal, colonic, and esophageal manomety, using high resolution and traditional techniques
- 24-hour impedance pH monitoring (multi-channel intraluminal impedance pH monitoring)
- Botox for anal and pyloric sphincter
- Gastrointestinal neuromodulation, including gastric electrical stimulation, auricular neurostimulation, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation and sacral nerve stimulation
- The only inpatient and intensive outpatient rumination program in the U.S.
- Anorectal biofeedback therapy
- Pelvic floor physiotherapy
Over 400 patients are referred to the center, and 500 tests are conducted every year.
Candidates applying to this fellowship program will interview via teleconferencing.
What You Need To Know
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition takes great pride in their full-time distinguished faculty who are internationally acclaimed pediatric gastroenterologists with maturity, experience and scholarly productivity. The academic environment is rich and diverse in the clinical and research arena. We strive for the status of national leaders in training pediatric gastroenterologists.
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's is ranked by U.S. News and World Report.
Diversity and Inclusion at Nationwide Children's
Recruiting a diverse workforce that mirrors our patient population is crucial to our success. Learn more about our programs, our people and our commitment.
Clinical Training
Research & Advocacy
Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility fellows are provided the opportunity to choose, in conjunction with the program director, either clinical or basic science research. Motility research studies are conducted by research faculty within the program. Additionally, there are opportunities at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute and The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Our well-integrated program also helps facilitate collaborations with other pediatric disciplines at Nationwide Children's, as well as with national and international motility centers.
Advocacy
Our hospital made a promise to not only acknowledge, but foster and celebrate the diversity of each other, our patients, families, visitors, and many physician and community partners. Why? Because being inclusive and welcoming makes us better suited to take care of those who need our help.
Faculty & Fellow
Fellows work in conjunction with our diverse team, which includes staff dedicated exclusively to the Motility Center. In addition to the faculty, the team includes a pediatric GI psychologist, two pediatric nurse practitioners, three registered nurses, a program director, an assistant program director, an administrative assistant, research assistants and education coordinators, all of whom are available to support the trainee. The Motility Center also works very closely with the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR).
Application & Selection
Thank you for your interest in the Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Please contact the education coordinator for information about the application process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Applicants must be board eligible or board certified in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).
- Applicants must have completed a three-year fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
- International graduates must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted J-1 visa. We can consider applicants with an existing H-1B visa that would require a transfer to Nationwide Children's Hospital. International graduates must also have ECFMG certification.
Upon reviewing all applications, qualified candidates will be invited to interview. We encourage you to apply if you meet our eligibility criteria and look forward to considering your application.
For questions or information about the application process, please contact:
Mackenzie Kibbe
Education Coordinator
(614) 355-2926
Mackenzie.Kibbe@NationwideChildrens.org
Salary and Benefits
Contact
Please contact our education coordinator with specific questions.
Desalegn T. Yacob, MD
Program Director
(614) 722-3474
Desalegn.Yacob@NationwideChildrens.org
Mackenzie Kibbe
Education Coordinator
(614) 355-2926
Mackenzie.Kibbe@NationwideChildrens.org
