Endocrinology & Metabolism

During Endocrinology & Metabolism Elective Course, 5th year students attend all routine activities of the division which are supervised by the tutors. The clinics are mostly outpatient with many new patients and some inpatient consultations. Students have an opportunity to see a wide variety of endocrine disorders and participate in taking histories, physicals and evaluation of the lab results. During the elective students attend service rounds on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon, they have chance to participate in the consult service (3-5 new consults per day) for additional experience. They are also encouraged to join the following educational activities that take place weekly: Tuesday (12:00-13:00): Multidisciplinary Wound Meeting Tuesday (16:00-17:00): Multidisciplinary Endocrinology-Thyroid Disorders Meeting Wednesday (8.00-9.00): Endocrinology Seminars Wednesday (12.15-13.00): Internal Medicine Seminars Thursday (16:00-17:00): Multidisciplinary Pituitary Meeting During the elective course, students may participate in the research activities of the department and may continue with the research after the elective is over. At the end of the elective a 5th year student will have a better understanding on endocrinology and diabetes. They will improve their knowledge, competencies and clinical skills including patient care and communication for common endocrine disorders of adults. Develop knowledge and skills of the participants to take a focused history of a patient with endocrine problem Develop knowledge and skills of the participants to perform general physical examination Develop knowledge and skills of the participants to perform differential diagnosis and order required diagnostic tests Develop knowledge and skills of the participants for the treatment of endocrine disorders Develop knowledge and skills of the participants for the follow-up of endocrine patients Student’s knowledge, competencies including patient care, communication, and practice-based learning are observed throughout the elective. Feedback on these competencies is provided continuously. Students are expected to present a topic and an article during the elective. “KUSOM Clinical Performance Evaluation Form” is used for reporting.