Clinical Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

The clinical fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is an ACGME-certified program that provides a strong training experience in clinical endocrinology, and exposure to endocrinology research. Fellowship applicants may select a two-year program that is particularly appropriate for individuals interested in a career in clinical practice, or a three-year program (with possible extension to additional years) structured to provide preparation for an academic and research career.

The program is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Fellows receive broad training in all aspects of clinical endocrinology through their participation in outpatient, inpatient and academic activities. Fellows learn important skills, such as fine needle thyroid biopsy and interpretation of bone density tests. Fellows also work in specialty clinics including pediatric endocrine at Hasbro Children's, high-risk pregnancy, reproductive endocrinology and fertility, transgender care and men’s health.

Completion Requirements

There is a requirement to participate in both the clinical activities of the division and in one or more independent research projects. This can involve clinical or basic research studies which are arranged on an individual basis with faculty members. Support is provided for fellows to attend at least one conference per year, such as the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, the American Diabetes Association, or the American Thyroid Association.

An integral part of the program is participation in the teaching activities of the division. This includes contributing to the teaching of endocrinology to Alpert Medical School students in the second-year endocrine pathophysiology course, presentation of teaching conferences for medical residents, and teaching of endocrinology to medical residents who rotate through the program. Educational conferences coordinated by the division include a weekly endocrinology conference in which fellows present cases and research results, a weekly endocrine journal club and grand rounds program. Additionally, there are monthly conferences on bone and mineral metabolism, obesity, neuro-endocrine pathology, and an inter-hospital case presentation.

Program Outcomes

The fellows recruited for the program are highly capable and have a record of excellent performance on the endocrinology boards. Graduates who enter endocrine subspecialty practice have the reputation of being exceptionally well prepared to function as endocrinology consultants and practitioners. The program facilitates the successful transition of fellows to academic careers and maintain a structure which assures that graduating trainees will have outstanding and comprehensive skills in clinical endocrinology.

Eligibility

By the time of matriculation into the program, applicants for fellowship training in the subspecialty of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism will have completed residency training in internal medicine in the US and be board eligible/certified in internal medicine.

Application Information

If you are interested in applying for two- or three-year ACGME-certified fellowship training, you may apply through ERAS, the Electronic Residency Application Service, by visiting http://www.aamc.org.

If you would like to speak with someone from the fellowship program please contact Jane Conti-Dutko, fellowship coordinator for the endocrine division, at 401-649-4095, or e-mail [email protected].