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. Exception: Students who have completed their Internal Medicine clerkship may take this course during their four week elective period in MS-3 year with permission of the Course Director.
Offered
As scheduled