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== Welcome to the Department of Endocrinology == | == Welcome to the Department of Endocrinology == | ||
Endocrinology is a diverse specialty of [[medicine]] encompassing the study of the endocrine glands, their anatomy, physiology, and disorders. | Endocrinology is a diverse specialty of [[School:Medicine|medicine]] encompassing the study of the endocrine glands, their anatomy, physiology, and disorders. | ||
=== Learning Outcomes === | === Learning Outcomes === | ||
Revision as of 07:48, 24 November 2007
Welcome to the Department of Endocrinology
Endocrinology is a diverse specialty of medicine encompassing the study of the endocrine glands, their anatomy, physiology, and disorders.
Learning Outcomes
This specialty has many learning outcomes and can be classified as follows:
Knowledge
Basic Knowledge
- Anatomy and physiology of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
- Anatomy and physiology of the Thyroid gland
- Anatomy and physiology of the Adrenal Gland
- Anatomy and physiology of the Pancreas
- Hormonal control of calcium
Disorders of:
- Glucocorticoid Axis
- Thirst Axis
- Skeletal Axis
- Blood Pressure Axis
- Hypothalamic-pituitary Axis
- Thyroid Axis
Other Disorders:
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypogonadism
- Polyendocrine disorders
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Skills
Proficient learning in this specialty will allow the student to achieve skills in the following areas:
- Endocrine History Taking
- Endocrine Examination
- Analysis of Endocrine Investigations
- Endocrine OSCE's