Hallett Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
Clinical Fellowship in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
The clinical fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism
at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is an ACGME-certified program that provides
a strong training experience in clinical endocrinology, significant
exposure to endocrinology research and opportunities for advanced
research training. 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, with important training
components provided by rotations at the Roger Williams Medical Center
and the VA Medical Center in Providence. Fellows receive broad training
in all aspects of clinical endocrinology through their participation
in the ambulatory, inpatient and academic activities of the division.
This includes the acquisition of skills in fine needle thyroid aspiration
biopsy and the interpretation of bone densitometry. Trainees have
rotations in the pediatric endocrine clinic at Hasbro Children's
Hospital, as well as the high-risk pregnancy clinic and reproductive
endocrinology clinic at Women & Infants Hospital.
To complete the fellowship, 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 research 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 fellowship is participation in the teaching
activities of the division. This includes contributing to the teaching
of endocrinology to Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University students in the second
year endocrine pathophysiology course, the presentation of occasional
teaching conferences for medical residents, and the 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, research, neuro-endocrine pathology, and an inter-hospital
case presentation conference.
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. Although the emphasis on research opportunities
has been greatly increased and elements have been added to the program
to facilitate the successful transition of fellows to academic careers,
the program has and will continue to maintain a structure which
assures that graduating trainees will have outstanding, comprehensive
skills in clinical endocrinology.
By the time of matriculation into the program, all applicants for
fellowship training in the subspecialty of endocrinology, diabetes
and metabolism should have completed residency training in internal
medicine in the U.S. 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 401-444-3420, or e-mail JConti@Lifespan.org.
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