One of the highlights of the training program in Endocrinology and Metabolism is the emphasis of continued clinical exposure throughout the duration of the fellowship. The program is structured to meet the requirement for training of competent clinical specialists in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism over the period of two years. Although the bulk of the clinical training is in adult outpatient clinics, the fellow will also participate in the care of patients in both pediatric and reproductive endocrinology as well as the following rotations:

• Endocrinology Diagnostic Laboratory
• Ophthalmology Clinic
• Thyroid Ultrasound
• Bone Densitometry
• Thyroid Cytology and Fine Needle Aspiration
• Pituitary Clinic
• Obstetrics/Gynecology Infertility Clinic
• Lipid Clinic
• Endocrinology Rounds
• Endocrinology Attending Clinic
• Endocrinology Continuity Clinic
• Endocrinology Consults
• Pediatrics Endocrine Clinic

Relation to the Department of Medicine

The Endocrinology and Metabolism training program is integrated into the three years of training of residents in the Department of Medicine. Specifically, Medicine interns and residents rotate in the Outpatient Endocrinology Clinics as part of their Ambulatory Care block rotations. In addition residents may rotate for one month on the Endocrinology Consultation service during their senior year. Finally, Medicine residents have elective time during their senior year during which they may pursue in-depth study of a specific area within Endocrinology under the supervision of a faculty member.

Residents in internal medicine interact also with Endocrinology fellows when they request an Endocrinology consult. In this setting, the resident and fellow interact personally in the diagnostic and therapeutic plan, in writing orders and in the preparation of Medicine Grand Rounds presentations.