Program Requirements

  • J1-Visa, USA Green Card, or USA citizenship
  • Completion of an approved 3-year Pediatrics, 4-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
  • Board eligibility/certification in general pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics

Specific Objectives

Pediatric Gastroenterology Team in the MHH Pediatric Gastroenterology Endoscopy Lab.

Pediatric Gastroenterology Team in the CMHH Pediatric Gastroenterology Endoscopy Lab.

  • Training and direct experience in the delivery of medical care to pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Experience in the medical management of a variety of pediatric digestive and liver diseases, including feeding disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, inflammatory bowel disease, liver transplantation, and intestinal failure.
  • Training and clinical experience in gastroenterologic procedures, including upper and lower endoscopy, liver biopsy, breath hydrogen analysis, esophageal pH and impedance probe monitoring, rectal biopsy, and percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement.
  • Training and experience in teaching pediatric gastroenterology to medical students and residents.
  • Opportunities for research in the basic and clinical sciences in various fields of study at the Texas Medical Center and access to courses in our renowned Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine.
LEARN ABOUT OUR TRAINING PROGRAM

If you have any questions about the program, please email Brenda L. Moncivaiz.