Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
The Division of Gastroenterology is committed to the lives of our patients and the health of our community through outstanding clinical care, medical education, and cutting-edge research. Our Division provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for children and adolescents with general gastroenterology disorders, liver disorders, fatty liver, biliary atresia, inflammatory bowel disease, motility and functional disorders, obesity, feeding difficulties, and total parenteral nutrition.
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Effect of a Novel Intervention Targeting Appetitive Traits on Body Mass Index Among Adults With Overweight or Obesity
JAMA, May 2022, Kerri Boutelle, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
New Genetic Associations in Pediatric NAFLD Affect Both Risk and Severity
Hepatology, June 25, 2022, Jeffrey Schwimmer, PhD
The Role of Executive Function in Child Weight-Loss Treatment
Behaviour Research and Therapy, May 2018, Dawn Eichen, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
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Fellowship Information
The Joint (UCSD and Rady Children’s Hospital) Program in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is a 3 year, fully ACGME-accredited, training program, combining clinical and research training. We accept up to two fellows per academic year.
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