Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship Program
About Our Program
A comprehensive fellowship training program in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism is based in our division. Fellows participate in subspecialty rotations at Froedtert Hospital, the Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and North Hills Medical Center. Fellows receive training in all aspects of clinical endocrinology including diabetes, thyroid disorders, dyslipidemias, pituitary and adrenal diseases, endocrine hypertension, and pediatric and reproductive endocrinology. Fellows participate in a research project as part of their fellowship training and receive additional training in research methodology.
To Apply
The Division of Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine fellowship program uses the ERAS System for applications and will also participate in the National Resident Matching Program for spots available.
Benefits, Conditions & Terms of Employment
View information about the benefits, conditions & terms of employmentAdditional Application Information
US Medical Graduates (Please provide the following in your ERAS Application)
- Common application form
- USMLE Transcript (Steps 1, 2, and 3)
- Complex scores (DO)
- MSPE
- At least three letters of recommendation (one has to be from your current program director)
- Medical School Transcript
- Personal Statement
- CV
International Medical Graduates (Please provide the following in your ERAS Application)
- Common application form
- USMLE Transcript (Steps 1, 2, and 3)
- MSPE
- At least three letters of recommendation (one has to be from your current program director)
- Medical School Transcript
- ECFMG Status Report
- Personal Statement
- CV
- Visa sponsorships that will be accepted:
- J-1 visa candidates (visa has to be sponsored by the ECFMG)
Why become a fellow at MCW
Reasons to live in Milwaukee
Fellows Rotation in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
Program Director & Associate Program Director

Paul Knudson, MD
Associate Professor
Director, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship Program

Jenna Sarvaideo, DO
Assistant Professor
Associate Director, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship Program
Current Fellows

Usonwanne Ibekwe, MD
Endocrine Fellow
Medical School: University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine; Residency: St. Vincents Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT

Walter Woznick, MD
Endocrine Fellow
Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine; Residency: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Irfaan Abid, DO
Endocrine Fellow
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University; Residency: Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN

Sarah Haroon, MD
Endocrine Fellow
Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College, Pakistan; Residency: William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
Past Fellows
Joshua Kannankeril, MD 2018-2020
Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park and Burnsville Clinics, MN
Almira Yang, DO 2018-2020
Riverside University Health System Medical Center, CA
Priyanka Agarwal, MD 2017-2019
Working in Texas
Maria Jose, MD 2017-2019
Working in Wisconsin
Sarang Patel, MD 2016-2018
Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN
Vignesh Shettar, MD 2016-2018
Locum Tenens Endocrinologist
Jenna Sarvaideo, DO 2015-2017
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Rowella Sirbiladze, MD 2015-2017
Maury Regional Medical Group – Endocrinology, Columbia, TN
Summi Pargal, MD 2014-2016
Milwaukee, WI
Scott Ahl, DO 2013-2015
Ventura County Health; California
Namrata Daas, MD 2013-2015
Working in Louisiana
Smriti Manandhar, MD 2013-2015
Western Maryland Health System; Cumberland, MD
Katarzyna Zarnecki, DO 2012-2014
North Shore University Health Systems; Skokie, IL
Olena Hungerford, MD 2011-2013
Franciscan Medical Specialist Group; Indiana
Sujani Poonuru, MD 2011-2013
Park Nicollet; Minneapolis, MN
Tejal Shah, MD 2011-2013
Milwaukee, WI
Contact Us
Program Manager I - Fellowship Programs
Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Medicine-Educational Programs
rkarst@mcw.edu