Pediatric Endocrinology

(4 Credits)

The aim of the elective will be to allow the student to gain an overview in the diagnosis and management of pediatric endocrine disorders. Students will participate in all clinical activities of the pediatric endocrine service, including tow endocrine clinics weekly, one Diabetes clinic every other week and weekly (1-2/week) private office sessions. The students will be expected to round on all in-patients and perform consultations with the fellows. Attendance at the Friday weekly conference, Research in Progress, Combined Adult/Pediatric Endocrine conferences and Pituitary conference will be required. Topics will be assigned for presentation and discussion. Opportunity for laboratory based and clinical research can be arranged on an individual basis if the student rotates for more than two modules. During the rotation, student will present an article 9once in 4 weeks) at weekly journal club.