Endocrinology 2-Week

(2 Credits)

This is a 2-week elective that seeks to introduce students to the field of Endocrinology. Students will be expected to gain a broad understanding of the core principles, foundational knowledge, and essential skills relevant to the specialty through encounters with a diverse range of cases reflective of this specialty. Students will gain this experience through exposure to pathogenesis and management of all aspects of endocrine hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid, and gonadal diseases. Additionally, students will learn about pathogenesis and management of the syndromes of diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia.