Division of Endocrinology
The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism has two board certified endocrinologists and one research M.D., Ph.D. The clinical efforts are centered at two hospitals, the Quillen VA Medical Center and Johnson City Medical Center. Residents and students see inpatients at both hospitals during their elective rotations. There are also endocrine clinics at the VA Medical Center and ETSU Physician and Associates practice group offices where residents make endocrine consultations under the supervision of an attending endocrinologist.
A clinic devoted to the care of diabetic patients has been established at the VA Medical Center where residents learn the most recent concepts of clinical diabetic care. Endocrine conferences for residents and students occur at the VA Medical Center discussing a broad range of clinical endocrinology topics.
An area of strong grant-supported research in the endocrine division is in type II diabetes and the molecular mechanisms of insulin resistance. Basic research is also being performed in the apoptosis of neural tissue. Mentorship in clinical research involving Vitamin D and a wide range of endocrinology topics has been available with trainees participating in abstract and poster presentations as well peer reviewed publications.
The department is presently recruiting additional clinician researchers with the goal of establishing an endocrinology fellowship program.