Deadline: February 27th, 2026
The Collaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research (CAPER) CAPER and the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) are pleased to offer the CAPER/NPF Visiting Fellows Program, providing three unique one-month fellowship opportunities. Each fellowship is designed to immerse one selected trainee in hands-on experience in managing benign and malignant pancreatic diseases through a multidisciplinary approach. One applicant will be chosen for each fellowship, allowing three individuals to participate in total.
The fellowship opportunities are:
- Surgical Pancreatology (Observership only) – Indiana University
- Adult Pancreatology – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Pediatric Pancreatology – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Eligibility Criteria:
Adult & Pediatric Pancreatology Fellowships: Open to Residents and GI Fellows, with priority given to GI Fellows
Surgical Pancreatology Fellowship: Open to Surgical Residents only
Selected applicants will work with their host institutions to arrange a mutually convenient time for their observership during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Application Requirements:
- Contact Information
- Education & Training History
- Mentor’s Contact Information
- 1 Letter of Support from Mentor
- CV
- Brief statement on your interest in pancreatic disease (250 words max)
- Brief statement on your career goals and aspirations (250 words max)