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Jason Silverman,
Program Director
Welcome to the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Program!
Our Division has 10 full-time pediatric gastroenterologists of which two are pediatric hepatologists. We have a diverse range of clinical interests including inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal rehabilitation, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, functional gastrointestinal disorders, motility, as well as chronic and acute liver disease such as biliary atresia and liver failure.
Our referral base includes northern and central Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and northeast British Columbia serving a population base of over two million. We are also the Western Canadian pediatric liver and multivisceral transplant centre. Our busy consult/luminal GI service provides a wealth of clinical exposures and exceptional learning opportunities.
Along with the strong clinical and procedural training, a wide range of academic activities fulfill our program’s goal to provide the trainee the knowledge and skills with which to become a qualified/competent pediatric gastroenterologist. These include weekly Pediatric GI Rounds, academic teaching sessions, research opportunities and encouragement to attend national and/or international conferences. The options of doing further training in the context of a clinical research fellowship, fellowship in hepatology and transplant, or participation in the Clinician Investigator Program (CIP) are also available.
As of July 2019, our program (along with all GI training programs in Canada) has moved to a Competence By Design structure. For more details regarding this, please refer to the Royal College's "A Resident's Guide".
Thank you for your interest in our program.
Interview Process
Interview Process
Interviews will be held via Zoom, and will include introductions and interviews with the Program Director, Divisional Director, and a number of our teaching faculty. These interviews will focus on communication skills, interpersonal skills, level of maturity, empathy and sensitivity. We also aim to have you meet with one of our current trainees to ask questions about our program and her experience so far.
Resident Testimonials
Resident Testimonials
Kerry Wong
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
Medical School: University of Alberta
Pediatrics training: University of Alberta
What I like about Edmonton: Great restaurants, friendly people, Whyte Avenue!
What are the highlights of the program: Great exposure to a wide range of pediatric patients including transplant patients, many opportunities to learn endoscopy skills, excellent preceptors, collaborative atmosphere with other specialties and allied health.
One piece of advice you want to share with applicants about the interview process: Have fun and ask lots of questions, this is about them picking you as much you as you picking them!
David Burnett, 2018-2020
Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Medical School: Dalhousie University
Pediatrics training: Dalhousie University
What I like about Edmonton: Lots to do with my kids - museums, science centre, River Valley, and LOTS of festivals (summer and winter).
What are the highlights of the program: Having done my gen peds training elsewhere, it was lovely to find the team here so welcoming! They've all done a great job making me feel at home. What I like best about the program, though, is the size: Edmonton is a transplant center, so sees some of the sickest kids (great for training), but the number of learners isn't huge. That way, there's isn't a line of people competing for all the procedures/learning experience. I've found I'll end up scoping patients I've seen in clinic (and visa versa) just by chance.
One piece of advice you want to share with applicants about the interview process: Think about how to be your "best self", as you would for any interview... but also think about what you want out of a program! Big vs. Small? Transplant vs no? Do you want to live in a specific city? Or work with a specific person?... lots to consider!
Daniela Migliarese Isaac, 2016-2019
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Medical School: University of Alberta
What I like about Edmonton: The people are very friendly, the river valley is so beautiful, and Duchess Bake Shop!
What are the highlights of the program: The staff and whole multidisciplinary team are fantastic, fun, and supportive! Going to work is a pleasure. The research opportunities and learning experiences are excellent, including exposure to liver transplant, specialized celiac clinics, an excellent IBD program, and GI considerations in ECMO patients.
One piece of advice you want to share with applicants about the interview process: Be yourself and have fun getting to know new people.
Research and Activities
Research and Activities
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