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Endocrinology Fellowship Program

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Advanced endocrinology fellowship training in Boston

The Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center offers a dynamic and supportive learning environment that emphasizes evidence-based medicine, professional growth and physician well-being. Fellows work closely with dedicated and experienced faculty, gaining extensive hands-on experience in a wide range of endocrine conditions in the inpatient setting, outpatient clinics and through strong research opportunities.

What sets our fellowship program apart:

  • A well-rounded curriculum with balanced exposure to inpatient care, outpatient clinics and research
  • Subspecialty clinics led by expert faculty who are leaders in their fields
  • Opportunities to lead educational sessions for residents and medical students
  • Dedicated time and strong support for clinical, translational or basic research
  • Flexibility to customize training experiences based on individual career goals
  • A collaborative, inclusive culture that fosters innovation, mentorship and lifelong learning

Our mission

The Fellowship Program in Endocrinology in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Tufts Medical Center aims to bestow fellows with the knowledge, skills and adaptive expertise required to become independent consultants in endocrinology. The Program nurtures a belonging environment that values wellness and allows fellows to receive training that aligns with established knowledge and methods towards high-quality, high-value, and patient-centered care that celebrates individuality. We embrace thoughtfulness, forward-thinking and imagination to prepare fellows for rapidly evolving knowledge and methods in the field of endocrinology. The Program is tailored to meet the needs of fellows whose future focus will be clinical practice, those who wish to become clinician-educators and those who want to pursue careers in endocrine clinical research.

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Jessica Seyler, MBA, MS
Fellowship Coordinator
Key facts about our program
2+2
Two fellows per year
70%
Outpatient clinic hours

With a small program size and nationally recognized faculty, fellows receive hands-on guidance, career support and close academic mentorship.

Fellows care for a wide range of endocrine conditions—from common to rare—across both inpatient and outpatient settings, gaining the skills needed for independent practice.

Fellows participate in dynamic conferences, research and teaching, graduating well-prepared for careers in academic medicine, clinical leadership or subspecialty care.

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A legacy of excellence

Friedman Fellowship

For over 20 years, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman Fellowship helped shape our endocrinology program by supporting advanced clinical and research training. Learn how this prestigious fellowship continues to inspire the future of endocrine care.

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A new study from Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University suggests that genetic differences may determine whether vitamin D supplementation helps prevent type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research found that certain variants in the vitamin D receptor gene were associated with a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes among people taking vitamin D3.
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