Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship

Our Program's Mission

The Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Fellowship at Baystate Medical Center is an ACGME‑accredited, two‑year program committed to training outstanding clinicians, educators, and clinical researchers. We provide comprehensive clinical exposure across the full breadth of endocrinology to prepare physicians for independent practice. Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of patients with diabetes and complex endocrine disorders by fostering clinical excellence, compassionate care, and the application of current evidence. We cultivate intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning, encourage adoption of new technologies, and support meaningful research that advances science and transforms care delivery.

The fellowship program is led by Dr. Raju Panta. Associate program director is Dr. Neha Malhotra.

Program Overview

Our program offers a rigorous and supportive learning environment with exceptional clinical exposure, comprehensive didactic education, and close mentorship from experienced faculty.

Fellows graduate from our program with the confidence, knowledge, and skills required to excel in both academic and clinical endocrinology.

Outstanding Clinical Training

The Endocrinology Fellowship program offers a robust training environment characterized by:

• Diverse Experience: Fellows are immersed in a wide variety of patient populations, covering the full spectrum of endocrine disorders.
• Complex Cases: The training covers complex and intellectually stimulating cases, including diabetes, metabolic, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and reproductive, and rare endocrine genetic disorders.
• Skill Development: The program ensures the development of strong diagnostic reasoning, procedural skills (e.g., thyroid ultrasound, fine-needle aspiration, bone density interpretation, Insulin pump), and comprehensive, long-term patient management expertise.

Comprehensive Didactic Education

Education is a cornerstone of our fellowship. We provide a robust and structured lecture curriculum designed to reinforce clinical learning and promote academic excellence. Fellows participate in:

• Regular core lecture series covering all major endocrine topics
• Case-based learning conferences
• Board-focused review sessions
• Journal clubs and Clinical Practice guidelines
• Multidisciplinary conferences with Pathology, Radiology, Neurosurgery and Endocrine Surgery.
• Attendance at local and national Endocrinology conferences

Our curriculum is continuously updated to reflect the latest guidelines, clinical trials, and advances in endocrinology.

Faculty Mentorship & Teaching Excellence

Our faculty are deeply committed to fellow education and mentorship. Fellows benefit from close one-on-one teaching, approachable faculty, and a collaborative learning culture. Faculty members bring expertise across multiple endocrine subspecialties and are actively involved in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity.

Preparing Fellows for Success

Graduates of our program are exceptionally well prepared for careers in academic medicine, private practice, or further subspecialty training. Our fellows consistently develop strong clinical judgment, teaching skills, and professionalism, positioning them for success on board certification and beyond.

What Past Fellows Say About the Program

Dr Yousaf Shaikh (2023-2025)

“I thoroughly researched the Baystate Endocrinology Fellowship program before applying and was consistently impressed by the faculty during my interview process. Upon joining, I immediately felt like part of a family."

"Located in a major metropolitan area with a large referral base, Baystate provided me with exposure to a wide variety of both common and highly complex cases in Endocrinology and Diabetes. I received excellent support from the faculty to learn from these cases and present our findings at both national and regional conferences. Our schedule ensured that the patient caseload remained manageable while maintaining strong faculty guidance. Additionally, I had the opportunity to perform thyroid nodule biopsies and manage insulin pumps."

"The academic curriculum—including weekly conferences, journal clubs, board review sessions, and tumor boards—offered valuable opportunities to broaden my knowledge and grow into a skilled endocrinologist."

"I truly enjoyed my time at Baystate. The knowledge and experience I gained there have been instrumental in helping me practice independently as an Endocrinologist.”

Dr Srikala Gumireddy (2023-2025)

“I had a truly positive experience during my endocrinology fellowship at Baystate. The training was excellent, the faculty were consistently approachable, and the variety of pathology we saw gave me the confidence to practice independently by the time I graduated. Now as a new attending, I still feel comfortable reaching out to the Baystate team - both for professional questions and personal support! “

Dr Setana Idriss (2022-2024)

“I completed my sub-specialty training with a focus on comprehensive metabolic care and complex hormonal disorders. My fellowship experience was defined by a high volume of "zebras" and intricate cases that built a seamless bridge to attending life."

"With intensive rotations in dedicated Thyroid and Osteoporosis clinics, I developed a specialized skillset in metabolic bone disease and thyroid nodules that currently sets my practice apart. I am proud to be a graduate of a program that prioritizes clinical excellence and procedural proficiency."

Why Choose Our Program

• Our program has a strong emphasis on education and teaching
  with dedicated, supportive faculty mentorship and exceptional clinical case diversity and complexity. We are deeply committed to our fellows’ success!
• Our program is unique in its close integration with Pediatric endocrinology, Pathology, Neurosurgery and Endocrine Surgery - all very strong sections at Baystate, sharing case conferences and crossover in the research arena.
• Structured and comprehensive lecture curriculum
• Weekly longitudinal Endocrine Board review preparation