Endocrine Surgery 2-Week Elective

(2 Credits)

This is a 2-week or 4-week elective to provide the student with an overview of the field of endocrine surgery. As an introductory elective, the student will gain a broad understanding of the core principles, foundational knowledge, and essential skills relevant to the specialty of endocrine surgery. Students will be introduced to a breadth of clinical experiences, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, and encounter a diverse range of cases relating to surgical diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Students will also join the departmental housestaff in all departmental didactics, as outlined below.