Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism

Harvard HMS

The course offers a clinical overview, using the clerkship technique, of problems of somatic growth, development, chronic illness, and endocrine/metabolic dysfunction. This course will enable the student to recognize causes of disturbances in growth and development, design and carry out critical diagnostic evaluations, provide rational therapy, evaluate effectiveness, and communicate relevant information to the child, parents, and referring physician. Emphasis will be on utilizing…