The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition offers a three-year fellowship designed to provide training and expertise in medical care and clinical, translational and/or basic science research for graduates to pursue careers as independent investigators in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. The ACGME-accredited Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Fellowship Program is established in the Department of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.

The broad support for the training program by faculty in multiple departments throughout Johns Hopkins underscores the rich opportunities for interdepartmental contacts in our program structure. The training program utilizes both clinical and laboratory resources at the East Baltimore Campus as well as laboratories at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Our program includes 10 faculty members, three nurse practitioners, an advanced practice nutrition nurse, a pharmacist, six registered pediatric GI staff nurses, 10 nutritionists, four clinical research coordinators and a five-member administrative team.

Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity

The Department of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship training program are committed to cultivating and sustaining an environment that fosters the development of diverse physician leaders who are committed to eliminating the nation’s health inequities through patient care, education, advocacy, and research. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of our fellowship program, department and school of medicine. 

Through pathway programming, such as the Johns Hopkins Visiting Resident Elective Program to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Pediatric Subspecialties we aim to build a community that reflects the broad array of human differences found in our society at large. 

Learn more about this visiting elective for the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition medicine program.

Rotation for Medical Students and Residents

Medical students and residents may apply for a for a one-month rotation in Pediatric GI. Foreign medical students apply through their school, which usually has a training agreement with Johns Hopkins.

To apply for one-month rotation in Pediatric GI contact:

Resources and Environment

The Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Fellowship Program is based in the Department of Pediatrics in the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center building, which opened on May 1, 2012. The tower at The Johns Hopkins Hospital offers an environment like few others in the world, incorporating indoor space, exterior gardens, natural light and the integration of art and architecture to create a unique environment for healing.

Also located on the East Baltimore campus are the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Welch Medical Library and several research buildings. The training program utilizes both clinical and laboratory resources at the East Baltimore Campus and as well as laboratories at Johns Hopkins Bayview.

Shuttle buses run every 30 minutes and connect the medical school campus, Johns Hopkins Bayview and the Johns Hopkins University main campus on North Charles Street. The Baltimore Metro begins in Owings Mills and ends at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.