Training

At UNC the faculty and staff within the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism are dedicated to training the next generation of outstanding endocrinologists. Upon completion of training, our fellows pursue a variety of career pathways. Following graduation, most graduates engage in academic or community clinical practice. We have a strong track record of preparing future clinical educators who pursue academic faculty positions and become clinical leaders in the field. With a broad range of vibrant diabetes and endocrine focused research happening across the UNC Chapel Hill campus, we are well equipped to mentor and train fellows interested in pursuing a physician scientist career pathway. Typically, our fellows spend two years with us, however in certain instances a third year of fellowship training is an option for those who desire a career in research.

Who Should Apply

• Do you aspire to learn both the art and science of contemporary endocrine clinical practice from world-renowned clinicians in a diverse, collegial environment?
• Are you intrigued to learn that over 100 faculty across the UNC Chapel Hill campus are doing some form of research related to diabetes?
• Are you seeking a program that understands and supports the essential balance between clinical service, protected time for scholarly endeavors and wellness/self-care?

Outpatient Clinical Services

Our outpatient clinical services are provided at UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building. In our clinics, we staff more than 20,000 visits, including more than 3,500 new patients each year. We use a team approach and team members include physicians, nurse practitioners, Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, pharmacists, nurses, medical assistants and a financial counselor. Fellows participate in various outpatient clinics during both their first and second years of training.

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