So, one of the things that is great about UNMC
is our ability to train fellows
in the subspecialty clinics of endocrinology.
So, the thyroid and neuroendocrine tumor clinics
is something that we have worked very hard on.
When the endocrine fellows rotate on the thyroid rotation,
they get the opportunity to do weekly biopsies.
They do bedside ultrasounds of thyroid,
either with their thyroid in place
or post-operative thyroids after they have had surgery,
and they go to specialized thyroid cancer
and neuroendocrine tumor clinics within our cancer center.
We work closely in a multidisciplinary fashion
with our surgeons,
our medical oncologists, our radiation oncologists.
And so, we are all in clinic at the same time,
multiple times per week.
We also have a weekly tumor board
for thyroid and neuroendocrine tumors.
We have the privilege of taking care
of patients from all across the Midwest
as a tertiary care center.
With that privilege comes the ability
to take care of patients with varied pathologies,
varied diagnoses, and our fellows have the opportunity
to see the entire spectrum
of endocrinology in that regard.
We have a lot of different specialty clinics
that the fellows are able
to rotate through and learn from.
In addition, we all have our specialty interest.
And so, within those specialty areas of interest,
we have specialized clinics.
And so, I think that is a great opportunity
for fellows to not only learn the focused information
in those clinics,
but also work with those faculty who
are experts in the field in that area.
The mission of the fellowship program
in diabetes, endocrine, and metabolism
at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
is to train excellent endocrinologists
who can care for anything
that they come across as clinicians,
but also, to prepare them for their life
in academics or private practice,
wherever their careers may take them.
Yes, I think it's unique
that our university medical center offers our division,
especially, such a wide variety
of different types of research.
I want to point out that our research has also led us
to be the top three for diabetes
in in-patient diabetes glycemic control,
which is a very important achievement for our institution.
And our fellows have been a big part of that achievement.
I believe that what makes our program unique
are the people.
This is a very welcoming program
and takes education seriously.
I remember that, since the first day of training
and thanks to the staff,
it felt like home.
The program director and the leadership team truly cares
about the fellows' wellbeing.
And there is this strong sense of teamwork
and looking out for one another.
The faculty and the staff listens to what we have to say,
and we are actively involved
in any decision that might contribute
or change our training.
If you are out there watching,
you are looking for a well-rounded,
culturally diverse fellow center program,
this is the place for you.
We will prepare you for whatever career path you choose,
and we are excited to help you on this journey
and to see where your career takes you.