Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship

The University of North Carolina Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Fellowship program, located in Chapel Hill, NC, is an ACGME fully accredited three-year subspecialty program designed to prepare pediatricians for careers in academic and clinical pediatric endocrinology and diabetes.

Our Mission

We strive to train the next generation of outstanding, academic, clinical leaders in pediatric endocrinology by instilling a commitment to life-long learning, providing individualized engagement in research and scholarly activities, and modeling excellence in the care of patients and families with endocrine disorders.

The UNC Division of Pediatric Endocrinology is committed to cultivating a welcoming and multifaceted workplace that enriches our learning environment, drives innovation in research, and strengthens the quality of care we provide to all. We believe that embracing a range of backgrounds and perspectives encourages fresh ideas, meaningful interactions, and compassionate care. Our goal is to recruit, support, and develop individuals from many walks of life to foster a dynamic and engaged community—one that advances excellence in education, discovery, clinical service, and the reduction of health gaps across local, regional, and national levels.

Our Program’s Aims

1. To train excellent clinical specialists in pediatric endocrinology, through applying evidence-based medicine within a multidisciplinary model of care.
2. To advance clinical care in pediatric endocrinology through training fellows to ask important and insightful questions, and by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to answers such queries.
3. To provide meaningful opportunities and experiences for fellows to advocate for effective education, optimization of care, and efficient access to resources for our patient population.
4. To produce excellent, independent pediatric endocrinologists who will serve as local and national leaders in the field of pediatric endocrinology.

Outstanding Leadership

Our program is led by exceptional faculty that are dedicated, approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to mentoring and educating fellows and residents.

Unlimited Research Opportunities

Fellows can collaborate with Nobel Prize winners and other outstanding researchers throughout the institution and beyond, as they begin to develop and ultimately design their research projects.