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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PPED 8012 - Pediatric Endocrinology/Metabo

This elective provides exposure to outpatient management of common pediatric endocrine problems. Included will be growth assessment, Type 1 diabetes, congenital hypothyroidism, acquired hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, precocious puberty, delayed puberty, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, diabetes insipidus, and disorders of calcium regulation. Limited exposure to inpatient consultations is anticipated. Indications for common endocrine laboratory tests and their interpretation will be reviewed.Endocrine aspects of common pediatric clinical situations will be discussed.

Credit Hours: 2-4



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