The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Gastroenterology Fellowship provides a minimum of 20 months of “research” rotations throughout the three-year fellowship. The fellow is expected to identify, participate in, and complete a scholarly activity as described by the American Board of Pediatrics.
The ABP has expanded project options but did not dilute the rigor expected. Scholarly activity can include but is not limited to, clinical research, basic science research, meta-analysis, Cochrane review, Quality improvement project, educational curriculum design, and Master’s level program with a thesis.
The Divisional Scholarship Oversight Committee (SOC) provides oversight of all scholarly activity.
Training occurs at the following sites:
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and the University of Texas Professional Building and affiliated clinics
Lyndon B. Johnson's outpatient pediatric clinic
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Participation in these scholarly experiences provides our fellows with research training and exposure so that they can develop careers as physician-scientists. These experiences also introduce them to concepts of hypothesis-driven research and encourage active participation in the profession’s national societies. All fellows are eligible to participate in the highly regarded Clinical Research Education courses provided through the Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine.
The vast resources and experience at Texas Medical Center allow trainees unique opportunities for clinical and basic science research.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Gastroenterology Fellowship provides a minimum of 20 months of “research” rotations throughout the three-year fellowship. The fellow is expected to identify, participate in, and complete a scholarly activity as described by the American Board of Pediatrics.
The ABP has expanded project options but did not dilute the rigor expected. Scholarly activity can include but is not limited to, clinical research, basic science research, meta-analysis, Cochrane review, Quality improvement project, educational curriculum design, and Master’s level program with a thesis.
Oversight of all scholarly activity is provided by the Divisional Scholarship Oversight Committee (SOC).
Dysregulated lipids are associated with gut microbial dysbiosis in autoimmune scurfy mice. Erini Nessim Kostandy, Kangho Kim, Ji Ho Suh, Xiangjun Tian, Beanna Okeugo, Meng Luo, Chistopher M. Taylor, J Marc Rhoads, and Yuying Liu
A new probiotic Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 32846 in combination with selected human milk oligosaccharides promotes dendritic cell maturation in mice. Rhea C. Daniel, Beanna Okeugo, Shabba A. Armbrister, J. Marc Rhoads, and Yuying Liu
Probiotic Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 alters gut microbiota and reduces circulating monocytes in immunocompromised RAG1KO mice. Ana Fadhel-Alvarez, Beanna Okeugo, Vaishali Harne, Meng Luo, Christopher M. Taylor, J. Marc Rhoads, and Yuying Liu
Are gastrointestinal symptoms correlated with GI inflammation or gut permeability in children with autism spectrum disorder? Vaishali Harne, Nicole Y. Fatheree, Beanna Okeugo, Ana Fadhel Alvarez, Manouchehr Hessabi, Amirali Tahanan, Rosleen Mansour, Mohammad H. Rahbar, Deborah A. Pearson, Yuying Liu, and J Marc Rhoads
Green Endoscopy Initiative: An Effort to Reduce Endoscopic Waste During Colonoscopies in a Large Tertiary Care Institute. Harne PS, Harne V, Thosani N, Desai M.
Probiotic Limosilactobacillus Reuteri DSM 17938 Ameliorates Maternal Separation Stress In Newborn Mice And Alters Adolescent Behavior. Zeina M. Saleh1, Beanna Okeugo1, Venugopal Reddy Venna2, Frank W. Blixt2, Victoria Quaicoe2, Evelyn S. Park1, J. Marc Rhoads1, and Yuying Liu1.
There are various educational conferences available for the Fellows to attend. The Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, the Pediatric department, and the institution developed some of these. These conferences are provided in formalized settings in various academic venues (i.e., didactic, self-reflection, tutorial, formal courses, workshops, and simulation) to enrich the clinical experience and further develop the fellows’ skills in the six core competencies and scholarly requirements for fellowship training.
Attending Didactic Lectures
Pediatric Radiology/Gastroenterology Conference
Journal Club/Literature appraisal
Joint Pediatric Surgery/Pediatric Gastroenterology Conference
Pediatric Gastroenterology Pathology Conference
Digestive Disease Center Conferences
Center of Clinical Research Courses
Departmental Fellows’ Core Curriculum
Departmental Grand Rounds
Endoscopic Simulation Lab Conferences
