Clinical Training & Locations

Clinical Training

The Endocrinology Fellowship Program is a two-year training experience designed to provide comprehensive clinical education. For fellows interested in pursuing additional research training, the program may be extended on a case-by-case basis, contingent upon the availability and source of funding.

Throughout the fellowship, trainees rotate through a diverse array of outpatient clinics across our affiliated training sites. These rotations are structured to ensure broad exposure to the spectrum of endocrine disorders encountered in clinical practice. Additionally, fellows participate in inpatient consultative services at our teaching hospitals, where they provide subspecialty care to hospitalized patients with complex endocrine conditions.

Fellows gain targeted clinical experience through rotations in a diverse array of endocrine subspecialty clinics, including the Thyroid Cancer Clinic, Adrenal Disorders Clinic, Bone Health Clinic, Transplant Endocrinology Clinic, Cystic Fibrosis Endocrinology Clinic, and the Diabetes Technology Clinic. These rotations are complemented by exposure to general endocrinology clinics that encompass a broad spectrum of endocrine conditions.

In addition, fellows have the opportunity to rotate through allied specialty clinics that provide interdisciplinary perspectives and expanded clinical insight. These include Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), Diabetes in Pregnancy, Pediatric Endocrinology, and Gender-Affirming and Sexual Health in Adult Primary Care clinic. These rotations are designed to enhance fellows’ clinical acumen and prepare them for comprehensive, patient-centered endocrine practice.

In addition to the robust clinical training outlined above, our fellows engage in a series of structured educational conferences that are integral to their academic development. These sessions are designed to enrich the fellowship experience by fostering in-depth exploration of endocrine disorders and related topics through interdisciplinary dialogue and scholarly presentations.

Fellows are expected to actively participate in these conferences, which serve as a platform for critical analysis, case-based learning, and the dissemination of current research and clinical insights. Faculty members formally evaluate fellows’ performance during these sessions, providing targeted feedback to support the refinement of their presentation and teaching skills.

Regularly scheduled conferences include:

Endocrine-Nuclear Medicine & Surgical Pathology Conference

This multidisciplinary conference provides a collaborative forum for the comprehensive evaluation of thyroid malignancies, parathyroid disorders, and other endocrine neoplasms. Attendees include faculty and trainees from the Departments of Pathology, Otolaryngology, Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, and Endocrinology, fostering an integrated approach to complex case discussions and diagnostic review. The conference convenes monthly on the first Tuesday, from 7:30 to 8:30 AM.

Endocrine Fellows Core Curriculum Lecture Series

The fellowship program features a rigorous core curriculum designed to provide a comprehensive and systematic review of the pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, and management of both common and rare endocrine disorders. Delivered by expert faculty, these didactic sessions serve as a foundational component of the fellows’ academic training. The lecture series is typically scheduled on Friday afternoons and occurs multiple times per month.

Endocrinology Board Review Sessions

Faculty-led board review sessions are a key component of the fellowship curriculum, strategically designed to strengthen fellows’ test-taking proficiency and reinforce core knowledge in preparation for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification examination in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. These focused sessions are conducted on Tuesday and Friday afternoons during the latter half of the academic year, aligning with the fellows’ progression and readiness for board examination.

Journal Club

Journal Club is conducted by fellows on a rotating basis and serves as a platform for the critical appraisal of current literature in endocrinology. Each fellow selects a primary article in collaboration with faculty, ensuring relevance and academic rigor. Presentations follow a structured format that includes an overview of the clinical question and rationale, detailed analysis of the study design and data, and integration of related scientific literature. The session concludes with an open discussion to foster scholarly dialogue and clinical insight. This conference is held on Friday afternoons throughout the academic year.

Clinical Case Conference

This conference provides a dynamic forum for the presentation and discussion of complex or noteworthy cases encountered within the division. Cases are presented by fellows, residents, medical students, or faculty members and are followed by a comprehensive review of pertinent medical literature. The session concludes with an open discussion aimed at enhancing clinical reasoning and promoting evidence-based practice. The conference is held on Friday afternoons throughout the academic year.

Combined Endocrine Grand Rounds Conference

This conference is presented by clinical and research faculty from both the Adult and Pediatric Endocrinology divisions, including invited experts from external institutions. Sessions encompass a broad range of topics in basic and clinical science, with a focus on emerging research, innovative therapies, and state-of-the-art developments in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. Grand Rounds are held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on select Fridays throughout the year at the Cincinnati Children’s campus.

Combined Fellows Clinical Case Core Conference

This conference is led by endocrine fellows from both the Medicine and Pediatric Endocrinology divisions and is attended by faculty, trainees, and staff from each respective department. Fellows present selected clinical cases that offer significant educational value and highlight diagnostic or therapeutic challenges across the spectrum of adult and pediatric endocrinology. The conference promotes interdisciplinary learning and collaborative discussion. Sessions are held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on select Fridays throughout the year at the Cincinnati Children’s campus.

Morbidity, Mortality and Improvement Conference

Led by endocrine fellows, this conference is held on select Friday afternoons throughout the academic year and focuses on the detailed analysis of clinical cases with suboptimal outcomes. Presentations emphasize system-level factors contributing to these outcomes and explore evidence-based strategies for improvement. Through critical discussion and literature review, the conference fosters a culture of continuous learning and quality enhancement in patient care.

Endocrinology Fellows’ Grand Rounds

Each fellow is expected to deliver one Grand Rounds presentation annually as part of their academic responsibilities. The presentation topic is selected in consultation with a designated faculty mentor and reflects a focused area of interest within the field of Endocrinology. Fellows undertake a thorough literature review and synthesize current evidence to develop a scholarly and clinically relevant presentation. These sessions are scheduled on Fridays and are held periodically throughout the academic year, providing an opportunity for fellows to demonstrate expertise and contribute to the division’s educational mission.

Locations

The Endocrinology Fellowship Program offers diverse clinical experiences across several premier institutions in the Cincinnati area, each contributing unique strengths to the educational environment:

University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UCMC)

Serving as the primary site for fellowship training, UCMC is a 695-bed tertiary and quaternary care teaching hospital renowned for its centers of excellence in trauma, transplantation, and critical care. Fellows receive comprehensive inpatient and outpatient training in a high-acuity academic setting.

Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)

The VAMC is a 116-bed facility that serves approximately 30,000 veterans. It provides a robust clinical training environment for both ambulatory and inpatient care, offering fellows exposure to a broad spectrum of endocrine conditions within the veteran population.

West Chester Hospital (WCH)

Located north of Cincinnati, WCH is a 216-bed community hospital that offers fellows valuable experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The clinical exposure at WCH reflects the practice patterns and patient demographics typical of a community-based private practice.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)

Consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, CCHMC provides elective opportunities for fellows to gain specialized training in Pediatric Endocrinology. In addition, selected teaching conferences are held at CCHMC in collaboration with the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program, fostering interdisciplinary learning.