Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Diabetology Fellowship Program

Main Fellowship Affiliation

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Location

Newport Beach, CA

Main Contact Name

Kelli Garrett, MBA, C-TAGME

Main Contact Email

GMEOffice@hoag.org

Program History

The Wake Forest Diabetes Fellowship is a newly established, sponsored training program created to meet the growing need for physicians with advanced expertise in diabetes care. The program is housed within the long-standing Section on Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, which has a decades-long reputation for excellence in diabetes research, innovation, and patient care. Wake Forest has been a recognized leader in diabetes management, supported by a multidisciplinary Diabetes and Endocrinology Center and a strong history of training residents, endocrine fellows, and physician-scientists.

This fellowship was designed to train board-certified or board-eligible physicians to become diabetes specialists. Trainees will gain expertise in glycemic management, prevention and treatment of diabetes complications, and advanced diabetes technology, an area of rapidly growing importance for both providers and patients. The program seeks to build a sustained pipeline of physicians skilled in comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diabetes management and emerging diabetes technologies.

Program Curriculum

The establishment of a Diabetology Fellowship at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA represents a natural and strategic extension of Hoag’s commitment to advancing medical education and addressing critical healthcare needs in our community. Led by Program Director Dr. David Ahn, the Diabetology Fellowship will train the next generation of diabetes specialists, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the field of diabetology. Fellows will become intimately familiar with the latest technologic and Clinical advances.  This program will not only enhance patient care for a growing population affected by diabetes but also contribute to the development of innovative, evidence-based approaches to chronic disease management.

Schedule

    • Schedule

      • The program will feature a longitudinal experience that can be modified to the specific goals of the fellow.  Fellows are projected to spend about 60-80% of their time in the outpatient setting, 20-40% in the inpatient setting. The clinical settings will take place at Hoag’s Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Centers, Hoag Hospitals. The fellow will see patients with T1D, T2D, and Gestational diabetes.  Fellows will also spend time working with Hoag’s Metabolism and Weight Management Program, Pediatric Endocrinology, and High-Risk OB-GYN clinics for insulin-requiring pregnant mothers. 

      • Fellows are projected to spend 20-40% of their time in the inpatient setting, working with the Inpatient Diabetes RN Educators at Hoag Hospitals in Irvine and Newport Beach. Subspecialty Clinic Opportunities Include:

        • Pediatrics – 1x per month observation only

        • OB – ½ day a week

        • Liver/ Digestive Health – ½ day a week

    • Research

      • Fellows will engage in clinical or quality improvement (QI) research projects, with resources to pursue their research interests. They will receive mentorship from faculty members and have opportunities to present their findings at national conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Examples of recent diabetes clinical trials at the Center include three automated insulin delivery system trials in the Type 2 Population (Tandem, Medtronic, and Sequel Twiist), retatrutide for obesity in type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide in the T1D population, a novel endoscopic procedure to manage T2D (Endogenex), and a novel GAD-65 antibody therapy (Diamyd) to delay the onset of Type 1 Diabetes. The program encourages innovative research that can contribute to advancements in diabetes care and management. All Hoag facilities, inpatient and outpatient, incorporate a common EHR (Epic), which facilitates health data management and enables opportunities for population health.   

    • Educational Conference Schedule 

      • Fellows will participate in:

        1. Bi-monthly inpatient glycemic council.

        2. Weekly didactic teaching lectures by program faculty will cover advanced topics in diabetology, including the latest research, clinical practices, and emerging technologies. 

        3. Additionally, the program is looking to partner with Camp Conrad Chinnock, where the fellows would volunteer to serve as Camp Medical Staff to gain hands-on experience in type 1 diabetes care in a unique setting.   

Application process/dates:

Candidates must submit the following to GMEOffice@hoag.org:

  • Application Form

  • Curriculum Vitae: Please include honors, award, & publications on your curriculum vitae

  • A personal statement describing your career aspirations and clinical interest.

  • Three (3) letters of recommendation – one letter must be from your residency Program Director and a mentor.

  • Copies of:

    • USMLE/COMLEX Score Reports

    • Medical School Diploma

    • ECFMG certificate if applicable

    • Residency Certificate

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  

For more information or any questions, please email GMEOffice@hoag.org.

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