MON-002 Perspective of Graduating Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellows on the Benefits of Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor and Insulin Pump for Their Education

*RC and RC contribute equally as senior authors. Introduction:Diabetes management technologies are rapidly evolving and devices such as Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM’s) and insulin pumps are becoming more sophisticated. These technologies are being covered by insurance companies and, in the near future more patients are expected to use these devices. Therefore, endocrinologists and endocrinology fellows need to feel competent in the indications, use and interpretation of output from these devices. Objectives: To our knowledge, no prior research has explored the prevalence of wearing CGM’s and/or insulin pumps among in-training fellows and their perception of doing so as part of their education. Our objectives therefore are: to estimate the frequency with which wearing a CGM and/or insulin pump is used as a learning opportunity and to explore the main motivators and perception on its value. Methods: Amultiple-choice survey that addressed fellow’s level of training, type of fellowship training program, and use of CGM and/or insulin pump among fellows was sent to all ACGME endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism program coordinators or programs directors. We asked them to forward this survey to their graduating fellows. Their perception on the value of wearing these devices was addressed. Results: 51 graduating fellows responded to the survey. 78.43% and 62.5% of them wore a CGM and insulin pump respectively. 89.48% and 90% of those who wore a CGM and insulin pump respectively thought it was above average value for their education and the most common reasons were to learn the technical aspects and understand what patients with diabetes go through. Conclusions: Wearing a CGM and/or insulin pump is perceived by endocrinology graduating fellows as valuable to their education specifically to learn the technical aspects, understand the patient’s experience and develop empathy.