Endocrinology Fellowship, Royal Oak

About

The Endocrinology Fellowship is a two-year program at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital. Our institution benefits from a robust GME department, with over 900 residents and fellows, and is the primary teaching site for the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Trainees will be part of the largest health system in the state of Michigan and will play a critical role in the education of medical students and residents. The fellowship received accreditation from the ACGME, effective September 8, 2023.

Mission

Our mission is to develop well-rounded clinicians and teachers capable of managing rare, complex and common conditions across the spectrum of diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism. Our fellows will develop a proficiency in emerging technological advances in Endocrinology. Fellows will have exposure to a diverse patient population and to colleagues across the spectrum of sub-specialties to enrich their education.

Aims

Develop outstanding clinicians with expertise in clinical care through exposure to various cutting edge endocrinopathies.
Train fellows to master inpatient and outpatient endocrinology, which includes usage of diabetes technologies, such as:

Sensor augmented insulin pumps
Continuous glucose monitor placement and interpretation
Interpretation of thyroid ultrasounds
Performance of fine needle aspiration
Radiofrequency ablation

Provide fellows with opportunities to grow as educators of medical students, medical residents, and junior fellows.
Offer participation in research and quality improvement projects to advance the field of endocrinology and improve the care provided to our patients.
Train fellows that are advocates for patients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
Train fellows that are confident with attaining nuclear medicine certifications after graduation.
Provide opportunities to participate with a type one diabetes camp.

Program Director

Daniel Shelden, DO Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Program Director - Endocrinology Fellowship Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine/Endocrinology & Metabolism Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine