Pediatric Obesity Fellowship Program » Division of Endocrinology » College of Medicine

Mission Statement

To train and empower the next generation of healthcare leaders in the comprehensive prevention, assessment, and treatment of pediatric obesity. Through multidisciplinary clinical training, research, and community engagement, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of children and adolescents affected by obesity, advancing evidence-based practices and innovative interventions across medical, behavioral, and surgical domains.

Program Aims

Develop Clinical Expertise: Equip fellows with advanced clinical skills to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for children and adolescents with obesity, utilizing medical, nutritional, psychological, pharmacological, and surgical strategies.
Advance Fitness and Physical Health Assessment: Provide hands-on training in fitness assessment methodologies to enhance personalized treatment planning and monitor improvements in physical health and functional capacity.
Train in Surgical and Endoscopic Interventions: Prepare fellows to participate effectively in multidisciplinary adolescent bariatric surgery teams and gain competency in pre- and post-operative care, as well as emerging endoscopic weight management techniques.
Foster Research and Innovation: Cultivate fellows’ abilities to engage in research that advances the understanding of pediatric obesity, including the development of novel interventions, evaluation of outcomes, and exploration of social determinants of health.
Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration among experts in endocrinology, nutrition, exercise physiology, psychology, and surgery to deliver holistic, multidisciplinary care models for pediatric obesity.
Enhance Community Engagement and Advocacy: Engage fellows in educational and advocacy efforts within communities, promoting obesity prevention and healthier lifestyles among children, families, and schools.
Develop Leadership in Pediatric Obesity Medicine: Prepare fellows to become leaders and educators in pediatric obesity, capable of shaping clinical practice, research agendas, and health policy to address the growing obesity epidemic among youth.