Fellowship Training
The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Emory seeks to train leading academic endocrinologists through a combination of clinical, research, and teaching experience. Eligibility for the subspecialty board examination can be met in two years. However, candidates with a commitment to research, a strong interest in an academic career, and a willingness to extend their fellowship for one or more additional years are preferred in the selection process. Formal course work includes graduate level Molecular Endocrinology, Ethics in Medicine and Statistics.
Fellowship Application
Applicants must have an M.D. and be eligible to take the ABIM board exam in Internal Medicine. To apply for fellowship, applications should be completed through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) .
Three areas are intensively supervised during training:
1. Clinical Training
Fellows direct daily morning rounds with the clinical team and coordinate the consultation service at each hospital. Although each clinical rotation is different, the fellow attends at least 5 clinics/week. Two of these clinics are individual clinics with specific patient rosters assigned to the fellow taking place each week at Grady and the VA.
- acquire knowledge of diagnosis and management of in-patient and out-patients with endocrine problems
- develop skills in communication with patients and colleagues
- have exposure to pediatric endocrinology in association with Emory pediatric endocrinology faculty
- preparation to deliver state-of-the-art care in endocrinology
2. Research Experience
Active participation in clinical and/or laboratory research projects is an essential part of the training program, with time for research increasing progressively from the first to second year; research is the main focus of optional third and fourth years.
- execution of a research project under direction of faculty mentor
- understand the pertinent research literature
- present data from research experience at a national meeting
- prepare research for publication
3. Teaching Experience
A fellow who can teach well will be a better care provider and more able to remain current with the rapidly changing aspects of clinical care.
- fellows present at both clinical and research divisional conferences
- faculty teaching rounds are held at least 4 days/week
- fellows are encouraged to run resident teaching conference
Includes goals and objectives of rotations and site-specific schedules.
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