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*[[Anatomy and physiology of the | *[[An introduction to the endocrine system]] | ||
*[[Anatomy and physiology of the | *[[Anatomy and physiology of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland]] | ||
*[[Anatomy and physiology of the | *[[Anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland]] | ||
*[[Anatomy and physiology of the | *[[Anatomy and physiology of the adrenal gland]] | ||
*[[Anatomy and physiology of the pancreas]] | |||
*[[Hormonal control of calcium]] | *[[Hormonal control of calcium]] | ||
Disorders of: | Disorders of: | ||
*[[Glucocorticoid | *[[Glucocorticoid axis]] | ||
*[[Thirst | *[[Thirst axis]] | ||
*[[Skeletal | *[[Skeletal axis]] | ||
*[[Blood | *[[Blood pressure axis]] | ||
*[[Hypothalamic-pituitary | *[[Hypothalamic-pituitary axis]] | ||
*[[Thyroid | *[[Thyroid axis]] | ||
Other Disorders: | Other Disorders: | ||
*[[Diabetes | *[[Diabetes mellitus]] | ||
*[[Hypogonadism]] | *[[Hypogonadism]] | ||
*[[Polyendocrine disorders]] | *[[Polyendocrine disorders]] | ||
*[[Multiple endocrine neoplasia]] | *[[Multiple endocrine neoplasia]] | ||
*[[Polycystic | *[[Polycystic ovary syndrome]] | ||
==== Skills ==== | ==== Skills ==== | ||
Revision as of 12:06, 13 December 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
- An introduction to the endocrine system
- 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:
History Taking
Examination
Analysis of Investigations
OSCE's