Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Duration: 2 Year(s)
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Endocrinology
Overview
The Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Fellowship at Reading Hospital – Tower Health prepares physicians for expert clinical practice and leadership roles in endocrinology and metabolic medicine. Fellows gain deep, hands-on experience in evaluating and managing endocrine disorders including thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, pituitary disease, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, diabetes mellitus (with advanced glycemic management strategies), dyslipidemia, obesity medicine, and pituitary disorders. Training encompasses outpatient clinics, inpatient consultative services, endocrine procedural experiences (such as fine-needle aspiration), multidisciplinary care settings, and diabetes education programs. Fellows also participate in academic conferences, evidence-based didactics, quality improvement projects, and opportunities for scholarly activity. The program supports fellows in developing proficiency in complex case management, longitudinal patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, radiologists, nutrition specialists, and allied health professionals. Graduates are well-prepared for board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and are ready for careers in academic medicine, clinical practice, or further metabolic research.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a salary/stipend according to postgraduate fellowship compensation scales set by Tower Health’s Graduate Medical Education policies.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency
- Passing USMLE/COMLEX Step I & Step II CK exams
- Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure prior to starting fellowship
- Successful submission of fellowship application materials (CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation)
- Participation in the ERAS application process and interview selectio
Minimum Education
DM EndocrinologyMD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Application Materials: Updated CV, personal statement focused on endocrinology/diabetes, medical school transcript, USMLE/COMLEX scores, and letters of recommendation.
- Submit via ERAS: Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) during the fellowship application cycle.
- Program Review: Fellowship directors review applications for eligibility and completeness.
- Interview Invitations: Selected applicants are invited to interview with the program faculty.
- Interview & Evaluation: Attend interviews with fellowship leadership and clinical faculty.
- Rank & Match/Offer: Candidates are ranked and offers are extended based on program selection (process may vary if not in formal match season).
- Acceptance & Onboarding: Accept the offer, complete credentialing, licensure verification, and onboarding paperwork prior to the fellowship start date (typically July 1).
