Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship
- Overview
- Curriculum & Training
- Salary & Benefits
- Location & Living
- Apply
Program Overview
The Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is 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.
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.
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.
Our mission is to train compassionate, highly skilled pediatric gastroenterologists who deliver exceptional care, advocate for children and families, address the social drivers of health, and lead in clinical, research, and educational settings.
Fellowship at a Glance
Our program offers the structure, flexibility, and support you need to thrive as a pediatric gastroenterologist.
3 years
Program length
1
Fellow accepted per year
44
Weeks of core clinical rotations
60
Weeks dedicated to research & scholarship
Broad clinical exposure through inpatient consults, outpatient specialty clinics, and endoscopic procedures.
Individualized curriculum with 12 weeks of electives tailored to your career goals.
Specialty clinics in inflammatory bowel disease, motility disorders, feeding issues, short gut, celiac disease, polyposis, and aerodigestive disorders.
Interdisciplinary collaboration with dietitians, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, and other subspecialty teams.
Mentorship-rich environment where fellows teach and guide residents while learning from expert faculty.
Educational Opportunities & Professional Growth
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.
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.
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.
Core Clinical Rotations
44 weeks (11 EUs) covering:
- Inpatient GI consult service
- GI fellow continuity clinic
- Inpatient GI procedures
Ambulatory Core Clinical Rotations
28 weeks (7 EUs) including:
- Weekly GI fellow continuity clinic
- Feeding clinic
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic
- Motility clinic
- Short gut disease clinic
- Multidisciplinary clinics for polyposis, celiac disease, and aerodigestive disorders
- Outpatient GI procedures
Individualized Curriculum (Electives)
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:
- Advanced inflammatory bowel disease
- Advanced motility
- Pediatric radiology & interventional radiology
- Pediatric pathology
- Pediatric general surgery
- Transplant hepatology (outpatient and consult service)
- Advanced GI procedures
- Hospital medicine
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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.
Research & Scholarship
60 weeks (15 EUs) dedicated to:
- Developing research skills
- Designing, implementing, and completing scholarly projects
- Presenting findings to the Scholarship Oversight Committee and the Gastroenterology Division
- Sharing work at national meetings
- Submitting a manuscript before fellowship completion
Fellows also mentor residents on quality improvement projects and case reports, gaining leadership experience while fostering a culture of academic inquiry.
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 Nemours in Central Florida
Nemours 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.
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.
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.
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.
Research & Academic Opportunities
Research is part of daily life at Nemours. 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.
Resident & Fellow Life
Your training is more than rotations and research. It’s about feeling supported, finding community, and having space to recharge.
Community & Culture | You’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.
Wellness & Support | Resources are easy to access. Institutional wellness programs, peer support networks, reflection spaces, and flexible on-site amenities.
Everyday Perks | The 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 | Training 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.
Deadline for Application Consideration: October 1, 2025
Training Begins: July 1, 2026
Application Requirements
A completed application must include:
- ERAS application
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- One-page personal statement
- Current passport-sized photograph
- Three letters of recommendation
- USMLE or COMLEX scores
- ECFMG and/or TOEFL scores (if applicable)
Questions About Applying?
Sara Nichols
GME Program Manager
sara.nichols@nemours.org
Hadeel Haddad, MD
Fellowship Program Director
hadeel.haddad@nemours.org