Goals:
To attract top candidates who are seriously considering academic careers
To prepare trainees to be outstanding clinical endocrinologists by providing a clinical experience with unsurpassed breadth and depth, covering all aspects of endocrine patient care
To ensure that all trainees have a meaningful research experience leading to presentation of their work at national meetings as well as publication
To offer an opportunity for trainees to continue their academic careers beyond the two year fellowship, as faculty members in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (many former fellows are now on our staff)
Objectives:
Training in the diagnosis and management of endocrine disease, emphasizing history and physical exam pertinent to endocrine disorders and diabetes.
Selection and interpretation of endocrine tests and imaging procedures including laboratory testing, dynamic endocrine testing, ultra-sonography, radionuclide scans, DEXA, computerized axial, and positron emission tomography, and magnetic resonance.
Achieving instructor level expertise and competency in procedures including fine needle aspiration biopsy of the thyroid gland, management of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems.
Understanding the pharmaco-therapy of endocrine disease and the role of surgery, radiation and the use of radioisotopes.