Comprehensive Training in the Field of Advanced Pediatric Nutrition
Objective
The objective of the Advanced Pediatric Nutrition Fellowship is to provide in depth, evidence-based training in pediatric nutrition, to further optimize the nutritional care delivered to children.
Structure
This one-year fellowship is directed toward individuals who have an interest in academic medicine and offers both clinical and research opportunities in clinical nutrition:
- Clinical - Advanced Pediatric Nutrition Fellows are exposed to the breadth of clinical nutrition in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Training involves all aspects of clinical care ranging from complex enteral and parenteral nutrition prescriptions to socioeconomic factors affecting nutrition delivery
- Fellows participate in weekly multidisciplinary Advanced Pediatric Nutrition Rounds, attend dedicated Advanced Pediatric Nutrition clinics and also collaborate with the Intestinal Rehabilitation team
- Training occurs in collaboration with professionals of the Nutrition Therapy department at Cincinnati Children's.
- Advanced Pediatric Nutrition fellows also obtain in depth training in the interpretation of key nutritional studies, such as indirect calorimetry (metabolic cart), bioelectrical impedance (BIA) and Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA).
- Trainees are ultimately prepared to take the National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists upon completion of their fellowship.
- Research – Advanced Pediatric Nutrition Fellows are expected to complete one research project during their fellowship.
- Cincinnati Children's offers an abundance of research and collaboration opportunities
- Academic, biostatistical support, among others, is offered to the fellows during their training
Eligibility to apply
- Completed training (or on track to complete) in advanced ACGME accredited pediatric fellowship OR in general pediatrics
- Pediatric board certification eligibility
How to apply
Fill out the application form.
Also include:
- Personal statement describing prior training experience and the purpose of obtaining the Advanced Pediatric Nutrition Training
- Letters of Reference (3 preferred but at least 2 required, with one from your most current program director or direct supervisor)
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of graduate school diploma (if received; must be in English or be a certified English translation)
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- USMLE Transcripts (not score reports)
- A recent photograph, in JPEG format, clear and at least 300dpi
All necessary documents should be sent directly to Fellowship Coordinator Angela Vickers, angela.vickers@cchmc.org
Application Timeline
- Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2025.
- Interviews will be conducted in July / August 2025.
- Offers will be made once interviews are complete.
- Fellowship starts July 2026.
Contact
If you have any additional questions, please contact:
Marialena Mouzaki, MD MSc
Advanced Nutrition Fellowship co-Director
marialena.mouzaki@cchmc.org
Sarah Orkin, MD CCD PNS
Advanced Nutrition Fellowship Co-Director
sarah.orkin@cchmc.org
Angie Vickers
Program Coordinator
angela.vickers@cchmc.org
