Advanced Training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The University of Wisconsin Advanced Training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) sub-fellowship is a six-month intensive educational experience incorporated into the third year of our Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship.


How to Apply
Apply directly to Ian Grimes, MD, MS, Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship director.
Clinical Experiences
- IBD Specialty Clinic: Train with IBD specialists on the management of IBD patients.
- Endoscopy: Focus on the endoscopic evaluation of IBD patients, including capsule endoscopy chromoendoscopy and endoscopic management of post-surgical patients.
- Pediatric GI Clinic: Learn to evaluate and manage pediatric IBD and aid with transition to adult care.
- Colorectal Surgery Clinic: Train with colorectal surgeons to help manage the surgical aspects of IBD, including pre- and post-operative care.
- Pathology Clinic: Learn to recognize the pathologic features and complications of IBD.
- Radiology: Work with abdominal GI radiologists to learn aspects of imaging interpretation in IBD.
- OR Experience: Follow patients into the OR to better understand surgical management of IBD.
Core Faculty
Gastroenterology
- Sumona Saha, MD, MS
- Freddy Caldera, DO, PhD
- Ian C. Grimes, MD, MS, Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship director
- Megan Lutz, MD
Colorectal Surgery
Pathology
Radiology
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Meet an Alum
"The advanced inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) sub-fellowship was an immersive experience that allowed me to learn from an outstanding multidisciplinary team working to care for patients with IBD, including gastroenterologists, pathologists, radiologists, and colorectal surgeons.
I gained the expertise required to treat even the most complex patients with IBD."