Enrichment Program
This Program is directed by Raghu Mirmira with Daisy Sahoo as Associate Director at MCW. The Enrichment Program is the focal point for the dissemination and exchange of knowledge within and between DRTC affiliated institutions, and around which all trainees benefit.
In this regard, training and development of the next generation of investigator is a major goal, and the Enrichment Program supports education and training through its support of 3 major diabetes-related NIDDK T32 training programs as well as other T32 programs (MSTP and Cardiovascular Diseases) relevant to the mission of the DRTC.
Annual Events
For over 15 years now, the University of Chicago is proud to host a spring symposium highlighting key research in the field of diabetes. The program typically includes a poster session, talks from visiting speakers, and two keynote presentations (including the Donald F. Steiner Award recipient).
The 2026 program is taking place May 9th, 2026. You can register for the event here. If you have specific questions related to the event, please contact Michelle Williams.
- Join clinical and research fellows on Wednesdays for a Journal Club from 12 — 1pm. Meetings are hosted by Division Chief to present and discuss journal articles and prominent research. This conference is for research/clinical fellows, but clinical fellows can attend if they want (additional information can be found here).
The University of Chicago's Research Seminar meets on Mondays at 5:00 P.M. Central Time unless otherwise noted. Speakers cover a wide variety of topics pertaining to endocrinology depending on their individual specialities. If you're interested in participating please contact Rebecca Yardley for more information.
Participate in UIC Rockford Research Day as a researcher showcasing your work or simply to learn more about the health care landscape and the exciting research happening right here in Rockford.
- Learn about health services and economics research impacting policy and how health insurance could be redesigned at keynote presentations
- View more than 100 research posters and talk directly with the researchers about their work during the poster viewing session
- Get more in-depth information on selected research projects as selected authors give live presentations about their work
- Attend a learning lunch on how to get the most out of conference attendance
- Connect with colleagues old and new during breaks and sessions
- Celebrate those receiving awards for their poster presentations
The campus and the community are invited to attend any or all of these free events.
April 10th, 2026
Learn more here.
The Department of Medicine’s 2026 Janet D. Rowley Research Day will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This year’s keynote speaker will be Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, Chief of Medicine, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, George Dock Professor of Internal Medicine & Vice Chair of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Saint’s talk will take place during Medicine Grand Rounds at noon.
Sign Up for Meet the Professor!
Assistant Professors, K awardees, Coggeshall and Pathways Instructors are invited to sign-up for a Meet the Professor session HERE. Participants can sign up to meet with Dr. Saint in small groups between 9:00-9:45am or 9:45-10:30am on April 21, 2026, to discuss career development. This activity is a great way to network with each other and get external advice on your career.
Sign Up for Mentoring Office Hours!
Residents, trainees, DOM-affiliated staff / employees and junior faculty are invited to sign-up for Mentoring Office Hours HERE. Participants can submit research or career questions, and the committee will pair participants with a senior faculty member for a 20-30 minute meeting (in person or Zoom) held between 10:00am-11:30am on April 21, 2026 or another mutually agreed upon date. This activity is an excellent way to expand your local network and get your research some visibility.