Fellowship Training in Endocrinology |
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The Division offers two tracks for fellowship training. The total number of trainees has increased to a total of fellows. Applicants interested in an academic career should elect a three-year program, consisting of one year of clinical training and two years in laboratory research under the direction of a preceptor. This research training is complemented by participation in seminars, formal data presentation and interactions with members of the basic science departments. Endocrine research is ongoing in the Departments of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Physiology, and Biophysics. Training also includes instruction in preparation of grant applications. A two-year program designed to prepare the fellow for a career as a clinical endocrinologist is also offered. The program has three training sites-University Hospitals of Cleveland/ case Medical center, the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Metro-Health Medical Center (elective). Fellows receive training in the management of clinical problems in all areas of endocrinology and metabolism. This training involves inpatient consultation services and outpatient clinics, and includes experiences in pediatric endocrinology and reproductive endocrinology. All trainees are expected to participate in research projects under the guidance of faculty preceptors.
