NASPGHAN FOUNDATION/Olympus Advanced Fellowship Training in Pediatric Endoscopy
Forecasted
This NASPGHAN Foundation fellowship supports advanced training and research in pediatric endoscopy to develop future leaders in pediatric gastroenterology.
Funder: NASPGHAN Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $70,000 for one year; direct costs only, includes up to $3,000 for discretionary expenses.
Summary: Supports advanced fellowship training for pediatric gastroenterologists in specialized endoscopic procedures and research to enhance pediatric digestive health expertise.
Key Information: Applicants must be NASPGHAN members within 10 years of GI fellowship; strong preference for training at a new institution.
Description
This advanced fellowship supports pediatric gastroenterologists seeking specialized, hands-on training in advanced endoscopic procedures not typically covered in standard pediatric GI fellowships. The program includes both clinical training and a focused research or quality improvement project, with the goal of increasing the number of expert endoscopists and educators in pediatric gastroenterology. Training areas may include ERCP, EUS, advanced GI bleeding control, transnasal endoscopy, POEM, stricture dilatation, and other complex endoscopic techniques. The fellowship aims to catalyze career development and improve care for children with complex gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic conditions.
