The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine is a three-year ACGME-accredited program that combines rigorous clinical training with meaningful research and scholarly opportunities. Fellows gain broad experience in gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary and liver diseases through training at multiple clinical sites, extensive endoscopy exposure and dedicated subspecialty rotations. With strong faculty mentorship, protected research time and diverse elective opportunities, the curriculum is designed to support each fellow's professional goals while preparing them for successful careers in academic medicine, clinical practice or advanced subspecialty training.
Clinical and Research Training
High-volume consultative and procedural training across three major teaching hospitals
Fellows train across IU Health, Eskenazi Health and the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, gaining extensive experience in inpatient gastroenterology consultation, endoscopy and multidisciplinary care. Dedicated hepatology rotations provide additional exposure to liver disease management and transplantation.
Longitudinal continuity clinic and specialized ambulatory experiences
Fellows participate in a weekly continuity clinic throughout fellowship and gain additional experience through dedicated clinics focused on inflammatory bowel disease, motility disorders, pancreaticobiliary diseases and hepatology, including pre- and post-liver transplant care.
Mentored scholarly opportunities spanning, clinical, translational and basic science research
With access to more than 40 faculty mentors, fellows pursue research interests across a wide range of disciplines while developing skills in scientific investigation and academic scholarship. Opportunities are available in clinical research, translational research and basic science investigation, allowing fellows to tailor their scholarly experience to their individual interests and career goals. For trainees pursuing a research-focused career, a four-year Clinical Investigator Track offers at least 24 months of dedicated research time and advanced mentorship.
Additional Opportunities
Explore specialized areas of gastroenterology and hepatology through elective experiences in:
- Gastrointestinal Motility
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Advanced Gastrointestinal Radiology
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Pathology
These experiences allow fellows to explore specialized areas of interest and tailor their training to their career goals.
In addition to the three-year fellowship, the division offers advanced training opportunities in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for fellows seeking additional subspecialty expertise. For more information regarding the advanced biliary-pancreatic endoscopy training, please contact program director Jeffrey Easler, MD.