MEL 8305: Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism LVHN 15-16

The rotation on the Endocrinology services involves exposure to inpatient consultations and the outpatient clinic with a senior resident and the attending endocrinology staff. The main emphasis is on clinical teaching of the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders including appropriate diagnostic tests and modes of therapy.

 This course will prepare students to use acquired knowledge gained in the rotation to evaluate and treat common endocrine disorders via evidenced based medicine. The student will learn how to interact with patients & their families, colleagues, and staff regarding patient care and treatment.

Objectives

1.  Evaluate an endocrine patient with history and physical, formulate an appropriate laboratory and radiologic work up, and create a suitable treatment plan.
2. Demonstrate the ability to manage diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2.
3. Demonstrate the ability to manage oral and insulin diabetes treatments as well as prevent and manage diabetic complications.
4. Discuss, evaluate and treat routine endocrine conditions including thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and gonadal disorders.