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.
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
- Respiratory OSCE's