Goal
The goal of this Fellowship Program is to provide comprehensive training in pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of the broad spectrum of endocrine diseases and diabetes. There is a strong emphasis on scholarly activity. The Program will prepare and qualify trainees for subspecialty Board Certification, and for successful academic and/or clinical careers in Endocrinology.
Methods
The Program seeks applicants with a strong commitment to academic medicine and research. It provides didactic and self-directed teaching for clinical and research skills.
Clinical Training
Clinical training in both in-patient and out-patient settings are based on a mentoring system. As experience is gained and proficiency develops, Fellows are permitted greater independence. Every six months, fellows are provided with an evaluation of their performance; this includes direct feedback and opportunities for discussion to identify areas of strength and weakness. In addition, fellows provide regular feedback to faculty about the quality of their educational experience.
The clinical training program covers all areas of Endocrinology which includes thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, gonadal diseases, calcium and bone metabolism. There is a major focus on diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity.
Research Training
All Fellows are expected to become involved with the Section's scholarly activities, to publish at least one case report per year, and all are encouraged to present their work at a regional or national professional meeting. There are also abundant opportunities in several areas in Endocrinology as we work closely with the our surgical colleagues from Otolaryngology, Endocrine Surgery and Neurosurgery.