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 fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that enhances our learning environment, innovative research, and the quality of care available to all. We believe that a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion leads to new ways of thinking, behaving and caring. We strive to recruit, retain, and develop a diverse group of individuals to ensure a vibrant community that promotes excellence in education, discovery, clinical care and the elimination of health disparities locally, regionally and nationally.

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.

Diversity

We are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. The UNC Department of Pediatrics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health Care vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.