INT 476 - Clinical Endocrinology

The endocrine elective will expose the student to a comprehensive spectrum of endocrine conditions. The student will see a broad spectrum of endocrine diseases, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their complications, thyroid disorders, conditions affecting both male and female reproduction, obesity, adrenal and pituitary gland disease, neuroendocrine tumors and their associated syndromes, and conditions involving bone and calcium metabolism. Students will be involved in both initial patient visits in the clinic and in follow-up visits. They will also participate as a member of the endocrine consult service for a portion of the elective, and will write and present patient notes to the consult attending. Students are encouraged to attend a variety of endocrine-focused conferences during their elective time, including endocrine grand rounds, the endocrine core lecture series, journal club and endocrine case conference.