The History of Pediatric Endocrinology at Brown University and in Rhode Island.

As is the case for the discipline of pediatric endocrinology, the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Brown University was borne of the field of metabolic and biochemical investigation. Its establishment dates to 1967 when Dr. Mary B. Arnold came to Rhode Island. The recruitment of Dr. Robert Schwartz in 1974 brought an expertise in pediatric diabetes. The unified Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism was established in 1987. Since its earliest days, the division has graduated 31 fellows with board certification in pediatric endocrinology. The division's history is rooted in basic and clinical research, a hallmark of which has been the description and elucidation of novel clinical cases. At present, the division provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary clinical services to children and adolescents with endocrinologic disorders, including diabetes. Providing these services is a team of eight faculty members, three fellows in training and 15 staff encompassing the disciplines of nursing, diabetes education, nutrition, psychology, pharmacy, and social work.