Training Programs: Overview The adult Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism training program at Vanderbilt offers a 3-year research-intensive program for those individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in academic Endocrinology and Metabolism. The program, directed by Drs. James May and Shubhada Jagasia, is intended to provide a firm grounding in clinical endocrinology, as well as an intensive research experience. Vanderbilt has been training endocrine fellows for 60 years, and there are over 200 graduates of the program. Many of these program graduates are physician-scientists and leaders at academic institutions in the United States and around the world, while others have leadership positions in industry or practice endocrinology in university-affiliated groups. The Vanderbilt Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism is one of the leading programs in the country as reflected by its NIH funding and its recognition in the US News and World Report rankings. Clinical training is carried out at both the Vanderbilt Medical Center and at the adjacent the Veteran's Administration Hospital. Fellows receive training in both inpatient and outpatient endocrinology over the 3 year fellowship. The first year requires 8-10 blocks of 2 weeks each on the inpatient consult services of the two hospitals, as well as a half-day continuity outpatient clinic. The second and third years are research-oriented, with at least 80% of time devoted to research. Clinical time includes 2 blocks of 2 weeks inpatient consults, the continuity clinic during year two, and elective clinics in both years. Research training is mentor-based and supported for most fellows in years 2 and 3 by an NIH training grant. Information about Nashville
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