Nutrition

Fellowship Title:

Nutrition

Division:

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Fellowship Type:

Clinical

Supervisor:

Dr. Johane Allard

Duration:

1 - 2 years

Number of position(s) per year:

1 - 3 depending on funding

Description:

Goals

To provide training and experience that is sufficient for the fellow to acquire competency as a specialist in the field of Nutrition. To be eligible for training in the subspecialty of clinical nutrition, a physician must have completed categorical residency training. This training may be in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Family Medicine or subspecialty training such as adult or pediatric gastroenterology, endocrinology, critical care, nephrology or cardiology.

Program Overview

To acquire competency as a specialist in the field, training will comprise a minimum of 6 months and up to 12 months of mentored clinical experience and formal instruction. Additional time may be required for research. Clinical experience and exposure will include work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. An individual embarking upon fellowship training in Nutrition will work with the designated supervisor to detail specifics of their training relative to their career and practice goals. It is also expected to complete one clinical research project.

Contact Name:

Dr Johane Allard

Role:

Supervisor

Telephone:

416-340-5159

E-mail:

Johane.allard@uhn.on.ca

Mailing Address:

585 University Avenue, 9N-973
Toronto General Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada