INTM 9525 Endocrinology-DHR

Students will be exposed to the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal thyroid, parathyroid, and gonadal diseases; gender nonconformity and diabetes mellitus in both in- and outpatient settings.  Students will learn in general endocrinology clinic, gender clinic as well as inpatient endocrinology consult service if applicable. Students will participate in Internal Medicine didactics such as morning report, journal club, noon didactics and morbidity and mortality conference as well as endocrine-specific conferences such as endocrine tumor board.  Students will be exposed to a diverse patient population of different races and ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and varied gender expression and sexual orientations.  Ages include adolescence through geriatrics, with inclusion of pregnant and lactating patients.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of MS-1 through MS-3 years.

Credits

4

Schedule Type

Elective

Grading Basis

Pass/Fail

Administrative Unit

Dept of Internal Medicine

Offered

As scheduled