Research

The research experience allows the fellow to work with a supervising research mentor who will help her/him to design and implement a new research project that is carried out throughout the duration of the fellowship. This research project may involve basic or clinical research, depending on the interests or career goals of the fellow. In addition to specific research activities, the fellow will also attend the research design course and national scientific meetings to deliver poster or oral presentations.

Fellows are expected to write up and publish interesting cases that they encounter during their training. We strongly encourage fellows to present at least one poster per year at a national meeting.

Goals and Objectives

1. To provide a meaningful, supervised research experience.
2. To learn the design and interpretation of research studies, responsible use of informed consent, and research methodology and interpretation of data.
3. To provide instruction in the critical assessment of new therapies and of the medical literature.

Research Design Course

During the fall of their first year, the Endocrine fellow will participate in a research design course over 10 weeks. There are weekly assignments and the goal of the course is to come up with a research protocol that is ready to submit to IRB and/or sources for funding.

Research Conference

Bi-annually, each fellow provides a review and status of their research projects. This conference is designed to provide an interactive forum for researchers to update the division regarding their projects and to receive feedback as well.