Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship
Curriculum
Year-by-year training structure and rotation schedule
The PGY-1 curriculum provides fellows with a strong foundation in the diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders through comprehensive inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences. Fellows rotate through Endocrine Clinic, Inpatient Endocrinology Consults, Radiology/Nuclear Medicine, Vascular Medicine, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), and an elective rotation. Clinical experiences include diabetes, general endocrinology, thyroid disease, metabolic bone disorders, lipid disorders, reproductive endocrinology, transgender care, and longitudinal continuity clinic. Fellows develop competency in the evaluation and management of complex inpatient endocrine disorders, including diabetes emergencies, pituitary and adrenal disease, osteoporosis, and fluid and electrolyte disorders. Additional experiences include endocrine imaging, multidisciplinary care, and procedural training. The elective rotation consists of Inpatient and Outpatient Endocrinology at Kaiser Riverside under the supervision of Dr. Bahram Mirza. Throughout the year, fellows participate in longitudinal training in diabetes technology (continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps, hybrid closed-loop systems), thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration (FNA), DEXA interpretation, and dynamic endocrine testing. During the first year, fellows are expected to establish competency in patient care, medical knowledge, communication skills, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice while progressing toward achievement of the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Milestones.
The PGY-2 curriculum builds upon the foundational experiences established during the first year while emphasizing progressive autonomy, independent clinical decision-making, leadership, and mastery of increasingly complex endocrine disorders. Fellows continue rotating through Endocrine Clinic, Inpatient Endocrinology Consults, Radiology/Nuclear Medicine, Vascular Medicine, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), and the elective rotation, allowing them to further refine their clinical expertise across all practice settings. The elective rotation continues to provide Inpatient and Outpatient Endocrinology experience at Kaiser Riverside with Dr. Bahram Mirza. Longitudinal procedural training continues throughout the fellowship and includes diabetes technology, thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration (FNA), DEXA interpretation, and dynamic endocrine testing. By the completion of the fellowship, fellows are expected to demonstrate advanced competency across all ACGME Core Competencies and achieve the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Milestones necessary for independent practice. Progressive responsibility throughout the fellowship supports the development of clinical judgment, procedural proficiency, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and readiness for unsupervised practice.
Didactics & Academic Activities
Salary & Benefits
Compensation and benefits for all RUHS residency program trainees
| Year | Annual Salary | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $74,880 | $2,880 |
| PGY-2 | $76,977 | $2,961 |
Required Disclosure Documents
Per ACGME requirements, the following documents must be made available to all applicants