Program Overview
Our clinical fellowship training in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Our program aspires to providing excellent training in clinical endocrinology, diabetes and metabolic bone diseases; to motivate and inspire innovative clinical and basic research in endocrinology, diabetes and bone biology; and to prepare the trainees to become academic physicians/scientists and future leaders of endocrine research, education and practice.
Clinical Endocrine Training - Fellow (2 years):
The objective from this training is to prepares the trainee to becomes skilled in clinical endocrinology and makes him/her eligible to sit for the ABIM certifying examination in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. During the first year, the trainee is exposed to extensive clinical training in both outpatient and inpatient settings, plus didactic core curriculum lectures, journal clubs and case discussion. During the second year, the trainee shall has clinical duties and is able to devote more time for a research project; which shall be completed by the end of the second year of training.
Research Training/Clinical Faculty - Instructor (2 years):
The objective is to develop experience in endocrine research (clinical, translational and/or basic) and become successful endocrine investigators and scholars. There shall be a protected research time (>75%) supported by a training grant or by institutional fund. During the 2 years of research-intensive program the trainees shall publish their research findings and write research grant proposals mentored by a faculty of their choice.
The clinical activity during this period is limited to less than 25% of time and shall be as an Attending Physician with no more than 2 half day outpatient clinics per week and no more than 2 month of inpatient rounding per year.
The combined salary during this period shall be approximately twice that of the clinical fellow's salary.
To learn more about the program follow the following links:
- Program Goal and Objectives
- Program Curriculum
- Program Environment (Facilities and Resources)
- Program Calendar
- Training Venues
- Graduation Criteria
How to Apply:
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Applicants are sorted and evaluated based on 1) commitment to academic career; 2) interest in endocrine research; 3) evidence of scholarly work (records of research activity and/or publications); and 4) performance in USMLE tests and/or ABIM certification.
Contact Us:
Carolyn Graham
Fellowship Coordinator
Phone: (313) 745-4008
Fax: (313) 993-0903
E-mail: cgraham@med.wayne.edu