Fellowship in Endocrinology

1. Candidates must have completed or be completing an Internal Medicine residency program required for subspecialty fellowship training in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.
2. Applicants must have a certificate or verification of their previous residency training.
3. Applicants must be eligible for an Alabama Medical License and Alabama Controlled Substance Certificate, with all required examination steps completed at the time of application.
4. Candidates must be eligible for Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
5. International Medical Graduates must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
6. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for clinical training at the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
7. Required healthcare-worker vaccinations must be completed according to applicable requirements, unless an approved exemption applies.
8. There is no minimum United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) score requirement; scores are considered as part of the overall application review.

The General Endocrinology Fellowship at UAB Heersink School of Medicine is a two-year program offering comprehensive clinical and research training in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Fellows gain experience in inpatient and outpatient care across UAB Hospital, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Health Care System, UAB Highlands, The Kirklin Clinic, and Children's Hospital of Alabama. Training covers diabetes and glycemic management, thyroid disorders, pituitary diseases, adrenal disorders, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, obesity medicine, and other complex endocrine conditions. Fellows participate in multidisciplinary clinics, conferences, case discussions, journal clubs, and board-review sessions. The program also provides dedicated research opportunities, with fellows working closely with faculty mentors and developing clinical or basic science projects during their training.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), program number 1007143F0.
2. Submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), updated within the previous three months.
3. Submit medical school transcripts and diploma if requested.
4. Submit the Medical School Dean's Letter.
5. Submit three Letters of Recommendation, including letters from former program directors.
6. Submit a certificate or verification of previous residency training.
7. Provide documentation of eligibility for an Alabama Medical License and Alabama Controlled Substance Certificate.
8. Provide eligibility for Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
9. International Medical Graduates must submit a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
10. All application documents must be submitted through ERAS; the program does not accept additional documents outside the ERAS submission.
11. Applications are reviewed beginning in July, and applicants must be available by August 1.
12. Interview invitations are released during the last week of August, with interviews conducted from September through October.
13. Applicants participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match, with the fellowship beginning on July 1.
14. The program can sponsor J-1 visas. H-1B sponsorship is not available unless the fellow is currently within the United States.