The Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes at USC hosts several events over the course of the year to show the fellows our appreciation for their hard work and participation in the Program. Fellow wellness is an important part of our program and these events are one of our ways of promote trainee well-being. Some of our event highlights are listed below:
USC ADRC Research and Education Component (REC): Through a series of lectures, pilot funds, an annual symposium and grant writing workshops, the mission of the University of Southern California (USC) Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Research Education Component (REC) is to direct the scientific careers of scientists from diverse disciplines into a career in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), research in general, with an emphasis on age-associated vascular/metabolic processes that affects brain health and ADRD risk in under-represented minority populations in Los Angeles County. Fellows will have the opportunity to study how diabetes, lipids and metabolic diseases affect the aging the brain.
USC Peter A. Singer Thyroid Symposium Held annually in June, the symposium provides a comprehensive and current update in the management of thyroid disease. Throughout its history, this symposium has sought to educate and foster enthusiasm about thyroid care in an increasingly complex and evolving field.
Southern California Pituitary Symposium at USC Annual conference offers multiple lectures from specialists in neuro-endocrinology and neurosurgery and presents evidence-based and practical approaches toward the diagnosis and management of patients with pituitary tumors and related pituitary hormone disorders.
USC Jorge H. Mestman Endocrine & Pregnancy Symposium The inaugural program held in 2021 was established to provide a comprehensive and current update in the management of endocrine disease as related to pregnancy, a unique and challenging time in patients' lives. Management of endocrine disease during pregnancy has become increasingly multifaceted as new evidence-based management strategies emerge.
USC Diabetes Symposium This will be the inaugural year of this symposium which will provide evidence-based updates on the management of diabetes and obesity from medical, surgical and lifestyle management perspectives.
USC DORI’S Research Symposium on Diabetes & Obesity: Annual event exploring obesity and diabetes across a full spectrum from basic and clinical sciences to genetics, health behavior, community health, environmental systems, prevention, treatment, and global health. The symposium includes expert speakers along with trainee poster and oral presentations.
Florence and Jorge Mestman Lectureship: 2-day lecture series held annually includes an invited guest lecturer and meetings with Endocrine Fellows.
Horton Visiting Lectureship: 2-day lecture\meeting held annually that includes an invited guest speaker and meetings with Endocrine Fellows.
Program Director Reception Informal dinner honoring graduating fellows, promotion of year one fellows and welcoming new fellows.
Graduation: Graduation dinner and celebration honoring program graduates held annually in June.