Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship Program
Intro Heading link
The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Illinois Chicago offers 1-3 fellowship positions each year for dedicated physicians interested in obtaining exceptional training in endocrinology. Fellows can choose to focus on a Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism pathway through a two year training track. Alternatively, candidates targeting a career in academic medicine can apply for a combined 3 year program in Clinical and Research Endocrinology and Metabolism, supported in part by a training grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Program Overview Heading link
The Endocrine Fellowship Training Program offers opportunities for training in both the clinical and research aspects of endocrinology and metabolism. The scope and structure of the clinical program is designed to fulfill both the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) training requirements. Fellows can choose to focus on training in Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism through a two-year training track. Alternatively, candidates targeting a career in academic medicine can apply for a combined 3 year program in Clinical and Research Endocrinology and Metabolism, supported in part by a training grant from the National Institutes of Health. Trainees completing this program also will be board eligible in Endocrinology and Metabolism and have a variety of opportunities for in-depth training in clinical, translational or basic research, with a special emphasis on diabetes, nutrition and obesity.
Our trainees have full exposure to all aspects of endocrinology. The goal of the program is to provide comprehensive, academically-based training and experience that would give opportunities to the fellows for developing the knowledge, interpersonal skills, professional attitudes, and practical competence required to function as consultants in the field of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.
Mission/Goals Heading link
Our mission is to provide outstanding training in the field of adult endocrinology to highly qualified physicians with interest in both clinical and academic careers. The goal of the program is to provide a comprehensive, academically based training and experience that would give opportunities to the fellows for developing the knowledge, interpersonal skills, professional attitudes, and practical competence required to function as consultants in the field of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. Our fellows have a variety of research opportunities for in-depth training in clinical, translational or basic research in various areas of endocrinology and metabolism.
Fellowship Curriculum Heading link
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Fellowship Curriculum
Clinical Training
One of the highlights of our fellowship program is the emphasis on longitudinal clinical care for entire duration of the training. Clinical activities include Outpatient Clinics and Inpatient Consult Service rotations. A major part of the clinical time in the fellowship program is devoted to patient care in ambulatory settings. Fellows typically attend 3 to 4 clinic sessions weekly. The core clinics that provide continuity throughout training are the UIC General Endocrinology Clinic and the Jesse Brown VA General Endocrine Clinic. Additionally, fellows have opportunity to rotate in an expanding group of subspecialty clinics currently including Thyroid Cancer clinic, Pituitary clinic, and Type 1 Diabetes clinic. Other clinics offer additional exposure and clinical training in other subspecialties (Pediatric Endocrinology, Reproductive Endocrinology). Fellows are trained in endocrinology specific procedures like ultrasound guided fine needle aspirations, bone densitometry, insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring.
Research Training
Our fellowship program offers a variety of opportunities for in-depth training in clinical, translational or basic research. The research experience is based on a mentor-fellow relationship that leads to formulation of a research question, the development and implementation of the experimental design, data interpretation and, eventually, publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Conferences
Several important conferences are offered to enhance clinical training and academic development of our trainees. Fellows are expected to participate in:
- Fellow Core Curriculum Conference weekly
- Endocrine Grand Rounds weekly
- Clinical Case Presentation Conference weekly
- Endocrine Research Seminars (basic, transitional or clinical) monthly
- Thyroid Cancer Tumor Board monthly
- Endocrine Board Review
- Grand Rounds of the Department of Medicine weekly
- Research in Progress bi-annual
- UIC Diabetes Day annual
- Department of Medicine Scholarly Activities Day annual
The full curriculum is available offline; please contact the Program Coordinator for more information.
Conference Information and Schedule Heading link
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1:30PM – 2:30PM Fellows’ Conference
Usually either a lecture given by an endocrine faculty member or by an invited speaker from a different division. Held on every Tuesday afternoon throughout the year for all fellows. Additionally, approximately once monthly fellows also participate in board review and discussion sessions focused on specific areas within endocrinology led by a faculty member.
3PM – 5PM Conference(s)
This conference serves as our divisional grand rounds as well as an opportunity to discuss and learn about interesting cases. Fellows participate weekly both as speakers as well as attendants during this protected educational time. The 3-4pm session is typically given by an invited speaker with a focused clinical or research topic, and the 4-5pm session is set for case discussions.
Additionally, the second Tuesday of every month is spent as a combined conference with rotation between UIC, Rush Hospital and Stroger/Cook Counter Hospital
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12:00PM – 1:00PM Journal Club
Meeting hosted by Division Chief to present and discuss journal articles and prominent research. This conference is for research/clinical fellows, but clinical fellows can attend if they want.
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1:00PM – 2:00PM Thyroid Tumor Cancer Board
Third Thursday of the month, to discuss specialized cases. Times and locations can vary.
Annual Diabetes & Obesity Day: hosted by Dr. Unterman to present and discuss journal articles and prominent research on the second Tuesday of October.
Department of Medicine Scholarly Activities Day: Hosted annually
How to Apply Heading link
Prospective applicants should apply directly through the ERAS system
The application period generally opens in July of each year. Application deadline is August 5th. Candidates are notified between August and September, and interviews are held between September and October.
Our program matches in December.
Questions or comments regarding the application process should be directed to:
Program Administration Heading link
Yuval Eisenberg
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Jocelyn Mantakul
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FAQ Heading link
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What visa status(s) do you accept?
We accept U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and J-1 visa holders. We are unable to accept H-status visa holders at this time.
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How do I apply?
Prospective applicants should apply directly through the ERAS system The application period generally opens in July of each year. Application deadline is August 5th. Candidates are notified between A
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Questions or comments regarding the application process should be directed to:
Yuval Eisenberg
Fellowship Program DirectorPhone:
Email:
Jocelyn Mantakul
Fellowship CoordinatorPhone:
Email:
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How will I know if I have been selected?
The Program Coordinator will contact you directly—generally by mid-September—if you are selected as an interview candidate. Our program matches in December.
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What are the start and end dates for the program?
Our program starts on July 1st and ends on June 30th.
Former Fellow Remarks on Fellowship Program Heading link
Michele Obied: “The Endocrinology Fellowship at University of Illinois Chicago provided us with all the medical knowledge and basis, preparing us for our future careers. The learning was obtained in a pleasant and professional environment with excellent faculty and staff. I cannot be more grateful for all the teaching and support provided by the Endocrine team at UIC.”
Former Fellows Heading link
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Former Fellows
Pallavi Pradeep, MD (2020-2022), University of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL)
Shriya Gandhi, MD (2020-2022), University of Illinois Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Joseph Zapater (2017-2021), University of Illinois Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Melissa Cohen (2019-2021), NYU Langone Hospital (Mineola, New York)
Surina Kumar (2019-2021), Carle Foundation Hospital (Urbana, IL)
Yasser Haider (2018-2020), Carle Foundation Hospital (Urbana, IL)
Vallari Kothari (2018-2020), Griffin Faculty Physicians (Ansonia, CT)
Sara Matani (2017-2019), Hattiesburg Clinic (Hattiesburg, MS)
Shatha Murad (2016-2018), Baton Rouge Clinic (Baton Rouge, LA)
Elias Tzelepis (2016-2018), Suburban Endocrinology & Diabetes Center (Arlington Heights, IL)
Leonid Vydro (2016-2018), Phoenix Medical Group (Glendale, AZ)
Victoria Trendafilova (2017-2019), Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (Chicago, IL)
Gina Mathew (2014-2016), Abrazo Diabetes Care Center (Phoenix, AZ)
Joseph Shulan (2014-2016), DuPage Medical Group (Glen Ellyn, IL)
Irina Ciubotaru (2013-2016), Ascension Medical Group (Racine, WI)
Resources Heading link
During your time in this fellowship, you will be rotating at one non-UI Hospital (UIH) location—the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (JBVA). Rotations at the JBVA will be done concurrently with UIH rotations, and weekly clinics will be held at both locations.
You will also be working with the Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME | 312-996-2933) for various administrative purposes. The Program Coordinator will help facilitate communication between you and the GME.