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Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism

Part of the Department of Medicine, the Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism has a rich tradition of excellence in patient care, medical education, and biomedical research. The division remains one of the finest endocrinology divisions in the country, with internationally-recognized clinical expertise, world-class scientific programs, and nationally-respected education programs. A core value of the division is medical education, and faculty members are fully committed to the fellowship training program designed to prepare trainees for independent careers with varying distributions of effort in clinical care, medical education, and scientific investigation.

Endocrinology & Metabolism Fellowship Program

Our primary objective is to train outstanding physicians who will be well-prepared to succeed in a broad range of professional careers.

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Zhenqi Liu, MD: How Insulin Works Throughout the Body

Zhenqi Liu, MD, Professor of Medicine, investigates how insulin functions in the body and underlying molecular mechanisms to develop new diabetes treatments.

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Meet Heather Ferris, MD

Heather Ferris, MD, PhD, is an associate professor of endocrinology and neuroscience in the Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Department of Medicine.

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UVA Endocrinology

The Latest in UVA Endocrinology Research and Education

Read about the University of Virginia's Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism Research and Educational updates.

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Research Training in Neuroendocrinology

Neuroendocrinology is a rapidly expanding, interdisciplinary field that encompasses behavior, growth, appetite, metabolism, reproduction and neural function. The primary goal is to provide outstanding early-postdoctoral research training for tomorrow’s independent scientists in the various fields of neuroendocrinology.

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UVA’s Endocrinology and Metabolism division is rated as one of the finest in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Your gift will help support the division’s vital research, educational and clinical missions.