Message from the Division Chief

Jane L. Lynch, MD                                          Division Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology

Welcome to the UT Health Pediatric Endocrine Fellowship Program. We’re proud to share what makes our program unique and how our team is shaping the future of pediatric endocrinology in South Texas.

Our fellowship offers a dynamic learning environment with clinical training at two key outpatient sites: the Texas Diabetes Institute and the University Health Medical Center. Inpatient consults are conducted at our state-of-the-art Women’s and Children’s Hospital, where fellows care for children from across our region.

Fellows benefit from close collaboration with colleagues in adult endocrinology, metabolic health, and obesity medicine—reflecting our region’s urgent need to address the complex comorbidities of diabetes across age groups.

Training Highlights

  • A supportive, mentorship-driven environment
  • Robust didactic sessions and weekly case conferences
  • Flexible and tailored clinical and basic science research opportunities
  • Exposure to a wide range of endocrine disorders in diverse populations

Our Vibrant Research Portfolio Includes:

  • Type 1 Diabetes & Cystic Fibrosis: Beta Bionic iLet clinical trials
  • Type 2 Diabetes: GLP-1 receptor agonist trials in children as young as 6
  • Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes & Liver Disease
  • Thyroid Cancer & Nodules: Dedicated research and Center of Excellence
  • Chromosome 18 Syndrome: Endocrine abnormalities and genetic insight
  • Obesity & Metabolic Complications: Including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
  • Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia in ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia)

About San Antonio
Founded in 1718, San Antonio is a vibrant, diverse city located just south of Austin, 140 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 150 miles from the U.S.–Mexico border. Now the 7th largest city in the U.S., it offers a rich cultural heritage, a welcoming community, and affordable living.

UT Health San Antonio plays a vital role in advancing health equity and education. Our Health Science Center and School of Public Health form the largest comprehensive health sciences university in South Texas—and the only tier-one research institution in the region.