Narayanan Venkatasubramani

Since 2021, I have been actively involved in teaching, supervising, and mentoring pediatric gastroenterology fellows. My approach to patient care emphasizes evidence-based medicine and family-centered rounds, engaging both patients and caregivers in shared decision-making. I also encourage trainees to develop autonomy in clinical decision-making, supporting their reasoning with evidence and fostering critical thinking skills.

Having fellows present during clinical and didactic work enhances the learning environment, necessitating that I stay updated on recent advances in the field. Their perspectives often provide valuable insights, reinforcing the reciprocal nature of medical education. I also specialize in training fellows in unique concepts related to celiac disease and pancreatic disorders.

Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellow Teaching Conferences

During my role as the CME Director of the Pediatric Gastroenterology Program, I served as an instructor, facilitator, and mentor for fellows’ monthly academic conferences. These include GI-Pathology, GI-Surgery, GI-Radiology, the GI Core Lecture Series and conferences. By staying current with medical literature and practice guidelines, I ensure that fellows receive the most up-to-date clinical education. Additionally, I deliver regular core lectures on celiac disease management and coordinate training interactions and conferences with colleagues at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Resident Educational Manager

I have been privileged to mentor outstanding pediatric residents at Duke, assisting them in manuscript writing and scholarly activities. As the educational manager for the GI elective rotation over the past 11 years, I have developed and maintained the teaching curriculum, goals, objectives, and scheduling for pediatric residents rotating within the pediatric gastroenterology division.

During the GI rotation, I supervise and teach residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We discuss clinical topics from pathophysiology to diagnosis and management, often supplemented with review articles. This structured approach ensures comprehensive coverage of core GI topics. Residents receive pre- and post-elective assessments to measure learning objectives, and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, reflected in consistently high aggregate scores for the rotation. I am also responsible for completing MedHub evaluations for residents.

Resident Lecture Presentations

I am actively involved in delivering didactic lectures as part of the “Resident Noon Conferences” throughout the academic year. My lectures strike a balance between clinical management and pathophysiology, incorporating case scenarios that encourage critical analysis and interactive participation.

Recognizing a gap in resident education, I developed a pediatric gastroenterology board review course. This initiative was well received, and I have been invited to present the course annually. Additionally, I have identified a critical need for structured fellow training in preparation for the ABP in-training exam. I have developed a sustained teaching model that ensures all aspects of pediatric GI training are covered, collaborating with faculty to deliver lectures on topics such as celiac disease, pancreatitis, motility disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, and functional GI disorders. My goal is for senior fellows and faculty to lead these sessions. Lectures such as “Pediatric Board Review Course,” “GI Emergencies,” “Functional Abdominal Pain,” and “Celiac Disease” have received excellent feedback, and I have been invited to present them annually.

Medical Student Course Curriculum Director

I have been allowed and encouraged to develop my interest in medical student education at Duke. The medical school approved two pediatric gastroenterology elective courses for which I designed and currently serve as the course curriculum PGI elective director for the medical students. It is through these that I have enjoyed a role in resident recruitment; many of the residents were medical students from outside institutions whose initial exposure to Duke Pediatrics was rotating through the Pediatric Gastroenterology (PGI) service.

Medical Student Preceptor for Pioneer Longitudinal Medical Student Curriculum

I have also taken additional role of mentoring 2^nd year medical students through the Pioneer Longitudinal medical student curriculum at Duke. I typically precept one student for 10 weeks during this rotation and am responsible for the orientation, teaching and evaluation of the student.

Duke Physician Assistant (PA) Program Invited Lecturer

I was invited to present a didactic lecture to 90 learners in the Duke Physician Assistant Program on May 16, 2024, May 28, 2025, in collaboration with Dr. Laura Okolie. My lecture covered a didactic and practical approach to different pediatric gastroenterology conditions. The session was well received, and I have been invited to be part of the annual lecture series.