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.

Drs. Megan Lutz and Freddy Caldera, Gastroenterology and Hepatology faculty, talking in a hallway wearing masks.
Dr. Ian Grimes
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.