Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship Program
The UMass Chan Medical School Endocrinology Fellowship Program is a two-year ACGME-accredited program committed to developing endocrinologists of superior clinical and academic caliber. The program is designed to provide advanced training and experience required for all the competencies needed by a consultant in this field. The multidisciplinary, collegial teaching environment and educational experiences will equip prospective trainees to become strong clinicians, educators, and investigators. Our talented faculty boasts diverse backgrounds and experiences, offering wide-reaching outpatient and inpatient learning opportunities.
Program Highlights
Clinical Training
Our fellows receive extensive training in outpatient and consultative Endocrinology through the two main campuses of the UMass Memorial Health Care System, located in Worcester, MA.
- Inpatient rotations include the General Endocrinology Consultation Service as well as the Blood Glucose Management Service (BGMS) focused on inpatient diabetes. Trainees will become well-versed in managing non diabetes endocrine issues, such as thyroid cancer, endocrine emergencies, Cushing’s syndrome, pheochromocytoma, and peri-operative management of pituitary surgery, among other endocrine conditions. The BGMS will hone their skills in managing all aspects of inpatient diabetes care, as well as promoting a seamless transition to the outpatient setting. This includes pump and CGM management, insulin titration while on TPN or tube feeding, peri-operative blood glucose management, and transition from insulin drip.
- Ambulatory experience includes Fellows’ Continuity Clinics in diabetes and general endocrinology (three sessions/week), where fellows maintain and follow their own panel of patients, faculty clinics, as well as elective rotations in Pediatric and Reproductive Endocrinology. Our fellows also rotate in the Weight Management and Obesity Medicine Clinic, where they can expect to learn about endocrine-related obesity medicine.
- Procedural skills developed throughout the training include thyroid ultrasound and biopsies, cytology slide reading, bone density interpretation, as well as all aspects of diabetes technologies (pumps, CGMs, smart insulin pens, etc.)
Conferences and Didactic Teaching
Clinical Endocrinology Conferences
Biweekly, dedicated to a clinical update in the field, followed by fellow-led case discussions or systems of care presentations.
Endocrine Grand Rounds
Twice a month, a state-of-the-art conference where national and international experts are invited to deliver a lecture on basic and clinical advances in the field.
Fellows’ Didactic Lectures
Weekly, time-protected conferences dedicated to covering the core curriculum as well as endocrine board review.
Neuro-Endocrine Conference
Monthly multi-disciplinary conference attended by faculty and fellows in Endocrinology, Neurosurgery, and Neuroradiology. Patients with Neuroendocrine issues, usually pituitary or sellar tumors, are presented and discussed.
Journal Club
Monthly, fellow-led.
Bone Club
Monthly, multi-disciplinary, in conjunction with rheumatologists in the area, and focused on bone cases.
Cytopathology Conference
Monthly, dedicated to reviewing cytopathy slides focused on thyroid cases.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Primary Care Grand Rounds
Available weekly based on interest.
Research
An original research requirement in clinical, translational, basic science, or as a quality improvement project under the guidance of an experienced investigator offers fellows the opportunity to design and carry out their own clinical research. Orientation sessions are provided to instruct on the support given by the GME and the UMass Chan IRB. Fellows have protected time during both their first and second years for research and scholarly efforts. Fellows are required to present their research findings at the end of their second year. They are further encouraged to present their work at national meetings, such as the Endocrine Society, American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Thyroid Association, and American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE).
Fellowship Information
Fellowship interviews during the 2026 recruitment cycle (for the 2027-28 academic year) will continue to be virtual. We are not, currently, hosting or providing support for on-campus visits either prior to or after the virtual interview in order to mitigate potential bias. Applicants, if they wish to, are welcome to come to the campus on their own to speak with and tour with our program coordinator. Such a visit, if chosen by the applicant, will neither positively nor negatively impact a candidate’s position on the program’s rank order list.
Our program is Match all-in and is participating in the use of program signaling for the upcoming recruitment season. While we preferentially review applications from those who signal our program, we also consider other factors as well in an applicant’s portfolio to help us decide on extending an interview invitation.
Recent Fellowship Alumni
Tanya De Silva: Associate Dean Student Affairs, LSU
Leena Shahla: Associate Professor and Director of the Pituitary Center, Duke University
Sarika Rao: Associate Program Director Mayo Clinic
Cristina Alvarado-Nieves: Assistant Professor, University of Michigan
Sobia Raja: Assistant Professor, University of Michigan