Ranked Top 5 in the Nation
We are consistently ranked Top 5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for Best Hospitals for Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology.Cultivating endocrine knowledge today, to create the care of tomorrow
Welcome to Pediatric Endocrinology
We welcome you to the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Endocrinology on the state-of-the-art Anschutz Medical Campus. We are committed to providing advanced diagnosis, treatment and clinical care for children and adolescents with acute and chronic endocrine disorders. Our mission includes:
- Achieving exceptional outcomes by empowering faculty expertise
- Building and enhancing collaboration and communication among healthcare teams and peer institutions, like the Barbara Davis Center and UCH Adult Endocrinology, to improve patient care
- Expanding clinical space and improving magnet programs like the TRUE Center
- Advancing research, digital health, and novel treatments
- Optimizing costs, billing, and operational efficiencies
- Fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment by enhancing learning opportunities for trainees, expanding fellowship diversity, and promoting team-based care
- Recruiting diverse faculty and supporting ongoing development to ensure national recognition in their fields
Philip Zeitler, MD, PhD
Head, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Endocrinology
Millions of Dollars
Our department and individual staff members receive millions of dollars of long-term funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and American Diabetes Association to advance research.Fellowship Program
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Adult & Pediatric Endocrinology
The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital Colorado provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for children with disorders of growth, puberty, thyroid function, adrenal function, calcium and phosphorus metabolism (including rickets), osteoporosis, and many other endocrine-related disorders. Over 5,000 visits are made to Children's Hospital Colorado from an eight-state surrounding area each year.
- Outreach clinics have been established around the state and in Wyoming serving the needs of children in Colorado and Wyoming. We have also developed a telemedicine system to serve families in areas at a distance from Denver.
- Collaborative clinical programs with other subspecialty departments at Children's Hospital Colorado are in place to provide endocrine support for children who have had bone marrow transplantation, brain tumors, AIDS, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and a variety of metabolic and genetic disorders, including glycogen storage disease, hypoglycemia, Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome and obesity-related disorders.
- The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Endocrinology is proud to have developed and implemented many multi-disciplinary clinics to bring multiple specialties together for a single patient visit. Our current multi-disciplinary clinics include, but are not limited to:
- Bone and Mineral Metabolism Program
- eXtraOrdinary Kids Turner Syndrome Clinic
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Lifestyle Medicine Program
- Mike McMorris Cystic Fibrosis Research and Care Center
- Neuro-Oncology Clinic
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic
- Pediatric Pancreas Center
- Pediatric Thyroid Cancer and Nodule Program
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Clinic
- Prader-Willi Clinic
- Sex Development Outcomes - Achieving Results (SOAR) Clinic
- TRUE Center for Gender Diversity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Clinic
- Learn more about CHCO 's MDCs here.
- Diversity Matters! The Department of Pediatrics Section of Endocrinology believes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are a core pillar of our section, our clinical mission, and our education of trainees.
- Our current activities to advance this mission include:
- Holistic Review Process for Fellowship Applicants
- Headshots are removed from application
- Volunteer activities and entire application are weighted along with academic qualities
- DE&I continuing education for entire department, and in particular faculty and fellows involved in the annual interview process
- Pediatric Endocrinology Representatives on Campus-Wide and Hospital Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Committees
- Pediatric Endocrinology Representatives on ACGME Committees
- Our current activities to advance this mission include:
Education/Training Opportunities for Fellows
Prospective Fellows: The University of Colorado School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado offer a three-year fellowship in pediatric endocrinology. The goal of the fellowship is to provide physicians who are board-eligible in pediatrics with in-depth training in endocrinology that will prepare them for a career in clinical or academic medicine.
Current Fellows: Current fellows at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) Department of Pediatrics can shadow other fellowship programs. In addition, current fellows can rotate to other Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) campuses for elective rotations and shadowing.
- If you are a current fellow interested in shadowing pediatric endocrinology and/or pediatric diabetes outpatient and inpatient clinic settings, you must meet the requirements below:
- Current fellows must already be credentialed at CHCO and/or UCH and must be located in-state. Contact Carolina Jensen for more information.
- If you are a fellow located out of state (Colorado), please refer to the "Visiting Trainee" Section below.
Education/Training Opportunities for Residents
Current Residents: Training for residents in pediatrics involves intensive clinical training in all aspects of clinical pediatric endocrinology, as well as development of clinical and basic research skills. Endocrinology faculty lead residency career development workshops and didactic learning sessions, also known as Resident Academic Half Day, covering aspects of endocrinology critical for general pediatrics.
- If you are a pediatric resident at CHCO interested in shadowing Pediatric Endocrinology for one of your pediatric elective rotations, contact your residency program coordinator for approval and rotation details.
- If you are a visiting resident, please refer to the "Visiting Trainee" Section below.
Education/Training for Medical Students
Current CU Anschutz Medical Students: Pediatric endocrinology is an integral component of the pediatric clerkship curriculum for third-year medical students at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Our faculty provide lectures in endocrinology as part of the clerkship's core lecture series. Additionally, an elective in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes is available for fourth-year medical students who have successfully completed a pediatric clerkship.
- Fourth year CU medical students who wish to complete a rotation in Pediatric Endocrinology at CHCO, we offer a 4-week elective (PEDS 8013). Visit the CU Anschutz Department of Pediatrics Electives and Sub Internships webpage for additional information.
- Osteopathic or international medical students who are interested in registering for one of our pediatric courses should review the University of Colorado Visiting Student webpage for a more detailed overview about the application requirements.
Visiting Residents/Fellows
Any visiting resident and fellow who wishes to visit CHCO for a clinical rotation with Pediatric Endocrinology should have a faculty sponsor and reach out to Andrea Reed, Trainee Coordinator/Onboarding Specialist, Office of Medical Staff Services, CHCO.
International Observers
Any international medical graduate hoping to experience the U.S. medical system should visit the CU Anschutz International Trainee Observership Program webpage for more details about the application process and requirements.
Undergraduate and High School Students
The Office of Medical Education and the Medical Staff Office do not approve or onboard undergraduate or high school students at CHCO due to patient privacy. This includes undergraduate and high school students of staff who currently work at or employed by CHCO. These learners must go through the Children's Colorado Volunteer Office. Please note, the volunteer program does not offer short term, summer, job training, internship, practicum, or medical shadowing volunteer opportunities.
The Section of Endocrinology is actively involved in research to further the understanding of endocrine problems in the developing child and to improve the diagnosis and care of these children. The primary areas of interest of faculty in the Section include:
- Pathophysiology and psychosocial aspects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents. The Section of Endocrinology is a recognized leader in this area of interest. We are a national site for the TODAY and RISE studies
- Insulin resistance and associated morbidity in obese children and adolescents
- Developmental aspects of insulin resistance during puberty in children with and without diabetes
- New approaches to screening for comorbidities in obese children and adolescents
- Development of efficient and cost-effective approaches to endocrine diagnosis to replace older stimulation testing protocols
- Hormone function, metabolic health, and neurodevelopment in children with X&Y chromosome variations, including Klinefelter and Turner syndromes
- Hormonal abnormalities in survivors of childhood cancer and other chronic illnesses
- Participation in drug trials to develop and implement new medications for children