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Gastroenterology/Hepatology
Led by Division Director Mohammad Al-Haddad, MD, the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology within the Department of Medicine at IU School of Medicine has a distinguished tradition of innovation in research and education and a demonstrated excellence in patient care. This is one of the largest divisions of its kind in the United States, offering an enormous breadth of clinical and research expertise for learners and faculty peers. Experienced faculty physicians of this division practice at IU Health Gastroenterology, offering comprehensive care, including early disease detection, advanced diagnostics, and cutting-edge medical and surgical treatments.
The division’s research program is extensive and is both laboratory-based and patient-oriented. The group receives millions of dollars in research funding each year from the NIH and other extramural sources.
The division trains outstanding gastroenterologists in a three-year ACGME-accredited fellowship program that combines excellent clinical and academic training. The program curriculum is tailored to each individual fellow’s career goals. Education and mentoring are critical to the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, which hosts one of the most robust general gastrointestinal and advanced therapeutic endoscopy fellowships in the United States. Former trainees of this program are now leaders at academic medical centers throughout the United States and successful practicing gastroenterologists in Indiana and beyond.
News from 2023-24
Next generation stool DNA test has best detection rate of noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tools
A study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and IU School of Medicine research scientist Thomas Imperiale, MD, has found that the next generation multi-target stool DNA colorectal cancer screening test detects 94 percent of colorectal cancers. This test has the best performance for detection of both colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous polyps of any noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test.
Study results are published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read More.
Five female fellows join Gastroenterology
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at IU School of Medicine is proud to welcome an all-female fellowship class in 2024.
Five female physicians have joined the division for its three-year ACGME-accredited program, which combines excellent clinical and academic training to produce outstanding gastroenterologists. Read More.
Transplant Hepatology Fellowship coming to IU
An advanced training opportunity in the management of progressive liver disease is coming to the Department of Medicine. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has approved the Indiana University School of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology’s plans to create a fellowship in transplant hepatology.
Noteworthy Awards and Recognitions
Featured Junior Investigator, Midwest Clinical & Translational Research Meeting
2023 Values Leadership Award, Professional Leader, IU Health Physicians
Outstanding Community Engagement Award, IU School of Medicine
Lynn Wakefield Unsung Hero Staff Award, IU School of Medicine
Outstanding Staff Commitment to Diversity Award, IU School of Medicine