The Division of Endocrinology is committed to addressing the burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus in our population. In collaboration with colleagues across the Department of Internal Medicine, we strive to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.
Through a multidisciplinary approach, we provide comprehensive care for patients with benign and malignant conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands. Our physicians also work closely with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to manage hormonal disorders throughout a woman’s lifespan.
The division is actively involved in medical education, offering both clinical and didactic training to medical students at all levels within the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. We also welcome visiting students and residents through the college’s Student Affairs office. In addition, we operate an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited Endocrinology Subspecialty Training Program in partnership with the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
Residents from various programs can rotate on our teaching service in the Banner – University Medical Center Endocrinology Clinic and on the inpatient wards at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. Weekly educational sessions include board review, case presentations, tumor boards, pathology reviews and lectures from fellows, faculty and visiting speakers. These sessions are open to Banner professional staff, and Grand Rounds are held monthly.
Clinical research is supported through a fully equipped clinical research unit located within the Banner – University Medicine Institutes Building. The unit accommodates both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies, with additional opportunities for bio-banking of clinical samples.
We also offer robust opportunities for translational research in collaboration with basic science investigators locally and nationally. The division welcomes new research ideas and is committed to mentoring and supporting students, residents, fellows and faculty across disciplines.
With strong leadership support, the division of Endocrinology continues to grow its clinical, educational and research programs to better serve our community and advance the field.