Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Molecular Medicine

Andrea Dunaif, MD: Professor and ChiefThe Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University is making a major commitment to expanding its clinical and research enterprises for the 21st century. As part of this initiative, outstanding new faculty have been recruited to the already world-class Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine. Excellent programs operate in all of the traditional fields of endocrinology and metabolism. Also, unique strengths exist in molecular endocrinology, reproductive biology and gestational diabetes. The Division has an ideal balance of senior members, many of whom are leaders in their field, and young faculty. The patient population of the metropolitan Chicago area is large and diverse and the clinical facilities of Northwestern Memorial Hospital are superb.

The Endocrinology Fellowship Program is designed to accommodate individuals from a variety of backgrounds. One career pathway provides clinical and research training for physicians interested in academic endocrinology. There are excellent opportunities to learn state-of-the-art techniques in the clinical investigation of endocrine and metabolic disorders. Another career path is designed for trainees with MD and/or PhD degrees who are interested primarily in a research fellowship. These individuals frequently have some research experience and wish to gain additional expertise in their chosen field. For such trainees, exposure to clinical endocrinology is available, but there is substantial protected time for research. Our program provides opportunities not only to work with outstanding scientists within the Division, but also with individuals in affiliated basic science departments at Northwestern University. In addition, we encourage pre-doctoral students pursuing either PhD or combined MD/PhD degrees to work in our laboratories.

We are in a time where the opportunity to make major scientific discoveries regarding human diseases is unparalleled. The extraordinary depth and breadth of the faculty and research initiatives at Northwestern provides the ideal environment to train tomorrow’s leaders in academic endocrinology. We look forward to hearing from you and would be delighted to answer any questions about our program.

Regards,

Andrea Dunaif, MD
Charles F. Kettering Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine