Endocrinology	Infectious Diseases	Neonatology	Nephrology

Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship

The Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship program has been ACGME accredited since 1995.  It is a 3-year program open to graduates who have successfully completed a US Pediatric residency program.  The program aims to train physicians in the art and science of clinical Pediatric Endocrinology.   It is based exclusively at Stony Brook University Medical Center and its affiliated Medical School.

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology currently consists of:

- 3 Board Certified/Eligible Pediatric Endocrinologists
- 1 full-time Nurse Practitioner / Diabetes Educator
- 2 or 3 Fellows
- 1 Nutritionist
- 1 Administrative Secretary

Clinical activity of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology 2004-2005:

- 2500 ambulatory visits
- 60 admissions
- 150 consults

Ongoing care for patients with:

- diabetes mellitus
- thyroid disorders
- growth disorders
- disorders of calcium and phosphorous
- adrenal disorders
- hypoglycemia
- problems with sexual differentiation
- lipid disorders 

Fellows have weekly continuity clinics under the supervision of the faculty.

Research

Current research interests of the Division include:

- Regulation of protein synthesis
- Techniques of anthropometry
- GLP1 in offspring of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Role of thiazolidinedione therapy in Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Effect of IGF-1 therapy in Cystic Fibrosis

Fellows are encouraged to develop their own research project under mentorship of the faculty within the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology or the Medical School at large.

Stony Brook University hospital has a NIH Funded General Clinical Research Center, which provides support for clinical research projects.   This includes:

- nursing services
- laboratory & technical support
- radiology support
- nutrition services
- statistical consultations

 

Contact:

Thomas A. Wilson, MD        Thomas.A.Wilson@SUNYSB.EDU

Program Director

Apply Online - http://www.stonybrookmedicalcenter.org/pediatrics/fellowship_app/

 

 

Department of Pediatrics

Health Sciences Center
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8111
631-444-2700
631-444-KIDS appointments