The purpose of the Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Research Fellowship is to train, educate and advance clinical, research and academic leadership by encompassing a comprehensive approach to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 

The Advanced IBD Fellow will gain experience, understanding and knowledge in the management of complex IBD patient care, including diagnosis,  advanced medical and endoscopic therapies, clinical trials, and ongoing maintenance and support of chronic illness. The Advanced IBD Fellow will recognize the indications and contraindications for complex medical therapeutic regimens and algorithms, including approved and research‐related novel biologic and small molecule therapies and will interact with IBD nurses, dieticians, and colorectal surgeons.   

Applicants who have completed at least two years of gastroenterology subspecialty training by the time the IBD fellowship commences are encouraged to apply. The traditional training spans one year, starting each October, consisting of 2-4 weeks of dedicated research time, 4 weeks of vacation, and 44-46 weeks of service; service consists of a combination of IBD consults, IBD endoscopies, and IBD clinics. 

Alternative training paths include: 1) an 18-24 month advanced small bowel IBD fellowship which involves more focused exposure to double balloon enteroscopy, video capsule endoscopy and small bowel ultrasound and 2) a 2 year IBD Master’s program. 

If you are interested in learning more about the alternative training paths, please reach out to Dr. Peerani at peerani@ualberta.ca. 

Each year we accept a maximum of two successful candidates into this advanced fellowship program; spots are competitive and we recommend applying early in the application cycle.