Pediatric Endocrinology (PD)
Specialty Description
Specialty Overview
A pediatric endocrinologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with diseases of the endocrine system, such as diabetes and growth disorders.
A pediatric endocrinologist attends to the health of children and adolescents who have metabolic or other hormonal disorders. Pediatric endocrinologists treat children suffering from Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, growth and/or pubertal abnormalities, obesity, disorders of sex development, bone and mineral disturbances, hypoglycemia, and other disorders relating to the adrenal, parathyroid, thyroid, and pituitary glands.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.
Pediatric Endocrinology (PD) Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
3.7
Resident Gender
Faculty Statistics
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2024, 63 residents or fellows completed training in Pediatric Endocrinology (PD). Program directors knew of the plans of 59 (93.7%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2024
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.