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Pediatric Endocrinology ElectiveAll medical students and all interns and residents are invited to participate in the pediatric endocrinology elective. Endocrine hormones have important effects on most basic life sustaining functions, and on normal growth and development. A significant emphasis on conditions seen by endocrinologists is apparent on pediatrics board examinations. Because the preponderance of endocrinological care is provided in the out-patient setting, this elective may be the only chance for medical trainees to see children with typical endocrinological problems. Participants will provide supervised management to patients in the outpatient clinic and on the inpatient consultation service. Patients with diabetes mellitus, disorders of stature and pubertal development, ambiguous genitalia, disorders of fluid and electrolyte metabolism (including sodium, calcium, phosphorus), and thyroid diseases are most frequently seen. Instruction will be case-based, although a syllabus will be provided to ensure that all subjects relevant to general pediatric practice are reviewed. Out-patient care will be provided in approximately 6 half-day clinics per week. To help determine the participant’s progress, an on-line, multiple choice examination will be completed at the beginning and towards the end of the elective. All trainees will be expected to design a teaching module on a specific topic that will be posted on the pediatric endocrinology web site, so that others will continue to benefit from your work. At least one current original research journal article discussing a topic in endocrinology is to be critically reviewed and formally presented to the attending physician. All interested students or housestaff are encouraged to notify Dr. Muir (amuir@mcg.edu) or Dr. Hoffman (whoffman@mcg.edu) or call the Pediatric Endocrinology office at (706)721-4158. |
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Pediatric Endocrinology February 27, 2004 |