The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at UAB offers postdoctoral fellowship training for two or more years. The objective of our program is to provide outstanding clinical and research training preparing physicians for a career in academic medicine and/or clinical practice.
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Clinical Training
The following is an overview of our clinical training:
Outpatient Opportunities:
Mandatory rotations: Endocrine Fellows are required to participate for the duration of their training in the following weekly, half-day, outpatient clinics:- Endocrine Fellows Continuity Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic
- VA Endocrinology Clinic
- Thyroid Ultrasound/FNA Biopsy Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic
In addition, our fellows are asked to rotate at some point in time during their training through the following services/clinics:
- UAB Multi-disciplinary Comprehensive Diabetes Clinic (MCDC)
- UAB Weight Loss Medicine
- UAB Osteoporosis Clinic
- Neurosurgical Pituitary Disorders Clinic
- UAB 1917 Clinic Endocrine Clinic (HIV Endocrinology)
- Endocrine Tumor
- Gender Health
Elective rotations: Our fellows are provided with multiple and flexible opportunities for elective rotations which can be taken at any point during their training:- Endocrinology Faculty Clinics, The Kirklin Clinic
- Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's of Alabama
- UAB Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
- UAB Nuclear Medicine
- Labratory Medicine, UAB Pathology
- UAB High-Risk Obstetrics
Inpatient Opportunities:- Inpatient Endocrinology Consult Service – covers consultations from UAB, the Birmingham VA, and UAB Highlands Hospital
- Inpatient Glycemic Control Service – provides inpatient diabetes management for UAB and UAB Highlands Hospitals
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Research Training
Research is an essential part of our training program. Our fellows are required to find a mentor during the first few months of training and begin working on their project(s) during their first year. Research time increases significantly during the second year of training and fellows are expected to devote approximately 70% effort to their research project(s). Research may be in clinical or basic science projects depending on fellow interests. By the end of the second year of training, our fellows are expected to prepare and write up their research findings and submit them for publication. Presentation of their research findings at regional or national scientific meetings is strongly encouraged.
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Teaching Experience
Our training program is designed to provide our fellows with significant opportunities for teaching. Fellows are expected to help train/teach our residents and students rotating through the service while in charge of the consult service. Fellows discuss case and formulate a management plan together with the residents and students prior to rounds with the supervising attending on a daily basis. Fellows are also required to present and discuss one or more cases each week during our weekly endocrine best case conference, and once monthly in our endocrine journal club. In addition, fellows are asked to prepare and present several times each year during our weekly endocrine grand rounds conference. In addition, fellows are asked to help deliver lectures to first and/or second year medical students on a basic or clinical endocrine topic.
Application
Thank you for your interest in our Endocrinology Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Our Program participates in the ERAS/NRMP matching programs. We will have four openings for the 2022-2023 academic year.
We begin downloading applications from ERAS mid-July for the subsequent academic year. If you are interested in applying for our Endocrinology Program, please contact ERAS to submit your application information.
Our Endocrinology program is a 2 year program and requires 3 years of previous US ACGME accredited training. UAB does sponsor H1 and J1 visas. The following documentation is required when submitting your application thru the ERAS system:
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ERAS application with photo
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Personal statement
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Current CV
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Medical School Diploma
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Medical School Transcript (Required if chosen for interview)
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Medical School Dean’s Letter (Required if chosen for interview)
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3 Letters of Recommendation – (1 from Former Program Director)
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USMLE/COMPLEX Scores
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Valid ECFMG Certificate
Your application will not be considered unless all documentation is available by August 1. (If you are chosen to interview with us, we could require further documentation not accepted by ERAS).