Gastroenterology Fellowship Training Program
Clinical Training
The Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh offers a rigorous and comprehensive clinical training experience designed to prepare fellows for success in both academic medicine and advanced clinical practice. The program combines outstanding clinical exposure with individualized mentorship, allowing trainees to define and pursue specific career goals early in their fellowship.
Fellows complete 18 months of intensive clinical training followed by an additional 18 months tailored to their professional interests, whether in basic, translational, or clinical research; specialized clinical disciplines; or medical education. With guidance from program leadership, fellows work closely with expert faculty and have the opportunity to train within the Division’s nationally recognized Centers of Excellence, including those focused on liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreas and biliary disorders, motility, and gastrointestinal cancer prevention. This flexible and supportive structure equips graduates with the knowledge, technical skill, and scholarly foundation needed to excel as leaders in gastroenterology.
For more information, please contact:
Kim Luketic
GME Senior Manager
412-864-7071
kil6@pitt.edu
Training Sites
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is the leading health care system in western Pennsylvania and is the clinical hub of one of the nation’s most renowned academic medical programs. Together with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC hospitals train more than 1,300 residents and fellows each year in 82 specialty areas.
UPMC Presbyterian
UPMC Presbyterian is the flagship hospital of the UPMC health system and a major academic and research hub located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Founded in 1893, it is nationally recognized for excellence in organ transplantation, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, trauma services, and neurosurgery. As a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and leading referral hospital, UPMC Presbyterian provides state-of-the-art care to patients from across the region and around the world.
UPMC Montefiore
UPMC Montefiore, founded in 1908, has a long-standing tradition of excellence in patient care, education, and innovation. As one of the first hospitals in Pittsburgh to embrace medical advances and diversity in medicine, Montefiore became an academic affiliate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1957 and now serves as a major teaching and clinical hub within UPMC.
UPMC Shadyside
UPMC Shadyside is a 520-bed, nationally ranked teaching hospital that has provided exceptional care to the Pittsburgh region since 1866. Home to the flagship campus of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Shadyside offers advanced specialty services, innovative research opportunities, and a strong academic partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. As a Magnet®-designated hospital, it is recognized for excellence in patient care, nursing leadership, and clinical education.
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS)
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is one of the nation’s most advanced and comprehensive VA health systems, providing exceptional care to Veterans across seven sites, including the University Drive campus. As a major academic affiliate of the University of Pittsburgh, VAPHS offers fellows unparalleled opportunities to train alongside expert clinicians and researchers in cutting-edge areas such as transplant surgery, geriatrics, mental health, and rehabilitation. With nationally recognized research centers and a strong emphasis on innovation, education, and service, VAPHS prepares the next generation of physician leaders dedicated to advancing Veteran and public health.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is a nationally recognized leader in women’s health, offering comprehensive care across obstetrics, gynecology, oncology, and a wide range of specialty services for both women and men. As a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Magee combines exceptional clinical training with a commitment to research and innovation through the Magee-Womens Research Institute – the nation’s first center devoted exclusively to women’s and infants’ health. With a century-long legacy of excellence, Magee provides fellows with a dynamic environment to advance patient care, education, and discovery in gender-specific medicine.