Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship
Welcome to the Children’s Mercy Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program! We encourage you to explore our website and contact us if you have any questions.
Our program is a three-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship program that strives to prepare the next generation of physicians to be competent and compassionate pediatric endocrinologists by providing broad clinical training in general and subspecialty endocrine care, as well as a foundation in scholarly activities to include research, quality improvement, and teaching, to advance the health of all children.
Our fellowship highlights include:
A large endocrinology division, consisting of more than 20 physician faculty and 4 nurse practitioners in Kansas City with additional faculty and nurse practitioners at our regional sites.
Serving a very large catchment area (all of Kansas, about half of Missouri, and areas of Oklahoma and Arkansas).
Personalization of fellowship experience to align with personal and career goals.
o Prior fellows have obtained master’s degrees in Public Health and Health Professions Education, as well as secondary board certification in informatics and obesity medicine.
o Research opportunities in multiple areas of endocrinology and diabetes, including multi-center studies.
Multiple multidisciplinary/subspecialty clinics including:
o Differences in Sex Development
o Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS, formerly known as PCOS)
o Endocrine Disorders in Cancer Survivors
One of the largest diabetes programs in the country, serving approximately 2500 patients with diabetes with approximately 300 patients with new onset diabetes each year.
We seek fellows who are motivated to learn and explore the field of pediatric endocrinology and are excited to join our.
Salaries and benefits
2026-27 salaries
- PGY 4: $83,720.00
- PGY 5: $84,657.60
- PGY 6: $86,841.60
- PGY 7: $90,043.20
- PGY 8: $92,310.40
Benefits for fellows
- $1,500 Educational stipend per academic year for books, travel and other educational materials
- $2,250 Professional stipend for academic year to present scholarly activity
- Health and dental insurance for trainee and dependents with no premiums
- $800 a year Lifestyle Spending Account
- Hospital-issued Laptop/iPad
- Free parking
- Moving allowance
- 6 weeks paid medical leave
- 6 weeks paid family leave
- 20 days of vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid board exam
- Access to clinical and research librarians, statisticians, scientific writers and learning specialists
- Tuition allowance of $5,250 per year
- On-site fitness center and wellness center
Check us out IRL!
Graduate Medical Education Open House
Explore our hospital and our city. Experience our culture of wellbeing and support firsthand. See your future here, with us.
Save the date: Friday, October 9, 2026
One night lodging paid. Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
Mix & Mingles
Children's Mercy is dedicated to recruiting and training pediatric learners from a wide range of backgrounds, unique perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to provide exceptional care by building a team that mirrors the communities we serve. This year, we will offer both virtual and in-person Mix and Mingle events for our candidates as part of our commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Save the date:
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (virtual)
- Thursday, October 8, 2026 (in person)
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (virtual)
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (virtual)
Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
Academic curriculum
Learn more about the curriculum, including didactics, courses and workshops.
Faculty and fellows
Meet the team of fellows and faculty for the Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship.
Scholarship
Learn about the opportunities and focuses offered during this fellowship.
Apply for the program
The Children's Mercy Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program is sponsored by the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Prospective candidates should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS). Learn more about the application process.
Our Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship team
Michelle Knoll, MD
Fellowship Director
Toni Zaner, BA
Fellowship Coordinator
tmzaner@cmh.edu