The Mission - Patient Care, Teaching and Research
The Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism has as its foundation, The University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and public service. Section facilities include an in-hospital office complex, dedicated clinical endocrine and research laboratories, and clinical research center.


We provide specialized care for patients with diseases of the endocrine glands, including thyroid disease and osteoporosis. We offer complete diagnostic and therapeutic services. Areas of expertise include pituitary disorders, gonadal problems, calcium and parathyroid gland disorders, hirsuitism and adrenal problems. Our specialists are also involved in leading research efforts into the effects of radiation on the endocrine glands, nutrition and diabetes, the causes of diabetes, the effects of hormones on the bones and the prevention of osteoporosis.

Fellowship Program in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
The Endocrine Fellowship Program (two years with an optional third year) aims to offer a balance of training in both the clinical and research aspects of endocrinology and metabolism. The scope and structure of the program is designed to fulfill requirements for board eligibility in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, as described in the AMA Graduate Medical Education Directory.

The goal of the program is to provide comprehensive, diligent, academically-based training and experience that would give opportunities to the fellows for developing the cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills, interpersonal skills, professional attitudes, and practical competence required to function as consultants in the field of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.

Consultative and longitudinal care is provided in the outpatient clinics and fellows participate in both. Fellows are expected to follow his/her longitudinal patients for the duration of his/her training. Fellows typically attend 2 to 3 clinic sessions per week. The core clinics that provide continuity throughout training are the UIC General Endocrinology Clinic and the Jesse Brown VA General Endocrine Clinic. Other clinics offer exposure to special topics (pediatric endocrinology, gynecological endocrinology, and menopause), and demonstrate different medical settings.

The subspecialty training program in Endocrinology and Metabolism is a combined program among four institutions: The University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, and Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center.