FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Applying to the program

For more information about applying to the BIDMC / Joslin Clinical Endocrine Fellowship program, please visit the "Applying to the program" section of our site.


Are there open slots for 2012?

  • No, we have filled all of our 2012 slots.


How many slots are available for 2013?

  • We have 3 open slots for 2013.


How do applicants submit documents? Does the program use ERAS?

  • Yes, our program uses ERAS to process applications. We will not take anything that is not submitted through ERAS. For information on using ERAS, please go to the ERAS Fellowship Applicants Site.


Are there any sections of the application that are more important?

  • Try to submit all letters of recommendation as soon as possible. We may not consider an application until we can review these letters.
  • In your personal statement, we suggest you give us an idea of where you see yourself five years after you have completed your fellowship.
  • We do not currently have a set deadline. A list of important dates is on the Apply to the program section of our site.


When are the interview dates? How many will there be?

  • Our interview dates will be announced later, but will most likely begin in August 2012. 

Does the program participate in the match?

  • Yes, we participate in the match. For more information on the match, and how to register, please go to the NRMP website.

Are applicants on visas accepted?

  •  No, the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism does not currently accept applicants on visas.


General 


BIDMC's Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and the Joslin Diabetes Center are part of Harvard Medical School.
 

What are the fellowship salaries and contracts?


The BIDMC site has PDF and Word versions of our Contract, and a chart of Salaries for fellows doing the clinical year. Clinical fellows begin at the PGY 4 level. Please note that the salaries for the research years (years 2 and 3) of the program are dependent on the grant(s) that fund the fellow. There is also a Residency and Fellowship Policy and Resources Manual for your perusal.

Electives 

What is required to do an elective in this program?


In order to offer the best teaching experience, we limit the number of internal / visiting residents and interns to two at any given time. Please check with the Program Coordinator about open dates.

If the schedules coincide, the visitor would have to submit the following documents at least 30 days in advance of the rotation:

  • An agreement form;
  • A letter of support/reference from his/her faculty member at his/her home institution, which includes statements of:
    • Good standing at the home institution's program;
    • What the visitor would be doing in our program;
    • That the home institution will cover the visitor's salary and malpractice insurance;
    • A current CV;
    • Employee health screening results;
    • A signed CORI application;
    • Aa copy of the medical license; and
    • malpractice insurance facesheet

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