{"id":449,"date":"2020-07-30T19:45:27","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T19:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/endocrinology\/?page_id=449"},"modified":"2026-06-16T09:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:28:37","slug":"message-from-the-program-director","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/endocrinology\/message-from-the-program-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Program Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/endocrinology\/fellowship\/\">Fellowship &gt;&gt;<\/a> Message from the Program Director[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;roomy bleed&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;619&#8243; img_size=&#8221;Medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Thank you for your interest in our Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and our NEW Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Training programs at the University of Texas at San Antonio, UT San Antonio.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>We offer excellent clinical experience within varied areas of Endocrinology including diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid, reproductive &amp; gestational, obesity, pediatric, and clinical research. There are diverse research opportunities in both clinical and laboratory research.<\/p>\n<p>We count on a team of faculty who are enthusiastic, passionate and truly invested in ensuring the success of all trainees. Our aim is to meet ACGME requirements while developing a curriculum that meets the individual trainee\u2019s interest within the broader field Endocrinology. I look forward to meeting you!<\/p>\n<p>Or f<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">aculty include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.uthscsa.edu\/academics\/profile\/solisherrera\">Dr. Solis-Herrera<\/a> &#8211; Division of Endocrinology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.uthscsa.edu\/academics\/profile\/bruder\">Dr. Jan Bruder<\/a> &#8211; Division of Endocrinology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/providers.uthscsa.edu\/providers\/andrea-alvarez-eslava-1154504157\/\">Dr. Andrea Alvarez<\/a> &#8211; Division of Endocrinology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.uthscsa.edu\/academics\/profile\/beckerjr\">Dr. Joseph Becker<\/a> &#8211; Division Endocrinology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.uthscsa.edu\/academics\/profile\/escobarvasco\">Dr. Maria Escobar Vasco<\/a> &#8211; Division of Endocrinology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Maria A. 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