Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
UT Southwestern’s Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Fellowship provides specialized training designed to equip physicians with the skills needed to address the growing challenges of metabolic health. Through a combination of hands-on clinical experience, scholarly research, and collaborative learning, fellows develop a deep understanding of nutrition science and metabolic disease management. The program fosters critical thinking, mentorship, and professional growth in a supportive academic setting.
2-3
Year Program
3
Major Training Sites
1
Fellow Positions Accepted Annually
Program Aims
The main objective of this program is to prepare individuals trained in Internal Medicine for academic careers in Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases. It is open to candidates who have completed an ABIM approved 3-year Residency training program in Internal Medicine or an equivalent Residency program from a Foreign Medical University. Candidates with other sub-specialty training such as Cardiology, Endocrinology and Infectious Diseases will also be accepted to this program. The specific goal of the Fellowship program is to provide education and clinical and research training in the area of nutrition-related diseases such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus.
- Application Process
Fellowship application requirements include completion of the department application form. Refer to the fellowship(s) of your choice for further requirements.
In addition, applicants must send:
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Three letters of recommendation (one letter must be from current Program Director)
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Original medical school transcript
All application materials can be sent via regular mail or Endocrine.Fellowship@UTSouthwestern.edu.
Mailing Address
Endocrinology Education
2001 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75390-9255International Medical Graduates
International medical graduate applications should be submitted through the Dean's office at the applicant’s medical school or through Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
It is important to note that UT Southwestern's Department of Nutrition only accepts permanent residents or J-1 ECFMG certified visas. We do not routinely offer H1-B visas or any other type of visa. For the UT Southwestern clinical visa policy, please visit Graduate Medical Education (GME) Policies.
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- Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for Research Fellowship
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Two to three-year postdoctoral fellowship
Two to three-year postdoctoral fellowship is offered to scientists with Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees interested in pursuing an academic career.
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Research
Research is being conducted in the molecular mechanisms of lipodystrophies for both the genetic and acquired varieties.
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Available opportunities
Opportunities are available to create knock-out mice for the genes responsible for lipodystrophies and to identify additional genes for inherited lipodystrophies using positional cloning approaches.
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Prior Experience
Prior experience in molecular biology, cell culture, and genetic analysis is desirable though not required.
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- Training Sites
Our program provides training at three distinct training sites. Parkland Health and the UT sites (West Campus Building 3 and South Campus) are co-located just west of downtown Dallas in the Medical District. The three training sites ensure exposure to a variety of cases and patient populations.
- Program Faculty
Associate Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor, Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor
Professor, Public Health
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Contact Us
Division of Endocrinology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-8857
Phone: 214-648-3494
Fax: 214-645-2808
Program Director
