Nutrition education for pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition fellows: survey of NASPGHAN fellowship training programs.

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
J Andres MartinezRobert Shulman

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess the methodology and content of nutrition education during gastroenterology fellowship training and the variability among the different programs. A survey questionnaire was completed by 43 fellowship training directors of 62 active programs affiliated to the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, including sites in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The data were examined for patterns in teaching methodology and coverage of specific nutrition topics based on level 1 training in nutrition, which is the minimum requirement according to the published North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition fellowship training guidelines. The majority of the teaching was conducted by MD-degree faculty (61%), and most of the education was provided through clinical care experiences. Only 31% of the level 1 nutrition topics were consistently covered by >80% of programs, and coverage did not correlate with the size of the programs. Competency in nutrition training was primarily assessed through questions to individuals or groups of fellows (77% and 65%, respectively). Program directors cited a lack of faculty interested in nutrition...Continue Reading

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Nov 21, 2013·Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition·Charles VanderpoolAnn Scheimann
Sep 14, 2018·Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition·Ala ShaikhkhalilPraveen S Goday
Mar 22, 2014·The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition·Carine M LendersNancy F Krebs
Feb 27, 2020·Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition·Ilse Julia BroekaertChristos Tzivinikos
May 15, 2020·Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition·Catherine Larson-NathUNKNOWN NASPGHAN Committee on Nutrition
Jul 1, 2014·Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition·Lorenzo D'AntigaBerthold Koletzko
Aug 1, 2020·Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition·Catherine Larson-NathUNKNOWN NASPGHAN Committee on Nutrition
May 23, 2020·Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition·Ilse J BroekaertChristos Tzivinikos

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