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CAPER/NPF Visiting Fellows Program

A one-month immersive observership giving select trainees hands-on exposure to the multidisciplinary management of benign and malignant pancreatic diseases, alongside leading pancreatologists.

About the Program

The Collaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research (CAPER) and the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) are proud to offer the CAPER/NPF Visiting Fellows Program.

Our Mission: To advance knowledge, awareness, and training in pancreatic diseases by giving select trainees an immersive, multidisciplinary experience in the management of benign and malignant pancreatic diseases.

One-Month Immersive Experience

Trainees work directly with leading pancreatologists at our host medical centers.

  • Adult Pancreas Disease Program | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Pediatric Pancreatitis Program | Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

    Program Goals

    Fellows will gain experience in:

    • Multifaceted management of acute pancreatitis
    • Multifaceted management of acute recurrent pancreatitis
    • Multifaceted management of chronic pancreatitis
    • Diagnosis and management of pancreatic cysts
    • Diagnosis and management of pancreatic masses

    Application & Placement

    Fellows will gain experience in:

    1. Fall: Applications open
    2. Spring: Notifications sent
    3. August–June: Complete your one-month observership

    For applications and more information, contact caper@lp-etc.com

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