Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology

1. Completion of 3 years of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited clinical Pediatrics residency.
2. A valid, unrestricted medical license to practice in the United States.
3. Graduates of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-approved United States or Canadian medical schools are eligible.
4. Graduates of American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited osteopathic medical schools are eligible.
5. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
6. International Medical Graduates must be eligible for a J-1 visa or have permanent resident/Green Card status. The program does not sponsor H-type visas.

The Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is a three-year program providing advanced training in the diagnosis and management of endocrine and metabolic disorders in children and adolescents. Fellows gain comprehensive clinical experience in conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth and puberty disorders, obesity, bone and mineral disorders, and disorders of sex development. Training is primarily conducted at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Regional One Health, with additional collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary patient care, research, scholarly activities, teaching, and preparation for careers in academic and clinical Pediatric Endocrinology.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) beginning August 15 for the December application cycle.
2. Positions participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Pediatric Specialties Fall Match.
3. Submit a personal statement describing specific interests in Pediatric Endocrinology and training goals.
4. Submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
5. Submit 3 letters of recommendation, preferably including one from the Pediatrics residency program director.
6. International Medical Graduates should submit an ECFMG certificate, if applicable.
7. Applications are reviewed based on United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores, letters of recommendation, and other application documents.
8. Qualified applicants are invited for interviews on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.