Dr. Alex Lin
Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes Education

The U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes (MEND) supports a long tradition of excellence in education and research in health care, serving Michigan Medicine and surrounding communities.

Discover education and training opportunities to advance your career.

Fellowship & Training Programs

The Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes offers several fellowship and training programs including an Endocrinology Fellowship Training Program, a Podiatry Research Fellowship Training Program, a Multidisciplinary T32 Postdoctoral Training Program in Basic Diabetes Research, and a T32 Training Program in Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Conferences & Lectures

The MEND Division holds regularly scheduled conferences with the majority being available for physicians to earn CME credit. The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Additional conferences/CME opportunities include:

Fellowship & Training Programs

Our multiple fellowship and training programs are designed to support trainees’ individual interests, needs, and career paths.

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Clinical & Research Conferences

Our division holds weekly Clinical Conference and Research Conference lectures, both taking place on Friday afternoons. These conferences feature the latest findings by MEND physicians, researchers from other areas of the University, and invited guest speakers in all areas of endocrine health.

Learn more about these conferences

Memorial Lectures

Our division hosts several annual memorial educational lectures throughout the year.

  • Stefan S. Fajans Lecture in Diabetes
  • John C. Floyd, Jr. Memorial Fellows Lecture in Endocrinology
  • David E. Schteingart Lecture in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes

View our division's memorial lectures

Explore Your Training Opportunities

From outstanding MD and PhD programs to comprehensive residency and fellowship programs, and many training options in between, Michigan Medicine offers limitless opportunities for our trainees.

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