August 5, 2024-August 16, 2024
Course Director
Alexandra Clark, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Alexandra.Clark4@va.gov
Course Director
Ronald Codario, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
ronald.codario@va.gov
Course Description
The contribution of endocrine systems to hormonal regulation of growth and development, reproduction, metabolism, and homeostasis is the focus of this course. It also examines common clinical presentation and treatment of endocrine disease.
Course Objectives
- To describe the normal structure, function, and organization of the major endocrine systems.
- To relate the regulation of hormonal secretion from the major endocrine glands.
- To state the etiology, pathophysiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the clinically important disorders of the major endocrine systems of the body.
- To integrate issues relating to social determinants of health to the management of patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders
Educational Methods
- Case-based learning
- Small group workshops
- Patient presentations
- Self-study
- Review sessions
- Weekly assessments (Formative, Summative)
Evaluation
Evaluation for this course is based on a cumulative, graded Summative exam.
Requests for excused absences should be submitted via Elentra. Unexcused absences may result in grading penalties as outlined in the Policy on Absence and Attendance.