Browse Hierarchy WHR7101: Endocrinology: Core Knowledge and Key Skills

This module provides the foundation of skills and knowledge required for the an understanding of clinical endocrinology. Topics covered include an overview of endocrinology, critical appraisal skills for scientific and clinical literature, principles of clinical assessment, principles of hormone release, action and omeostasis, cell surface and nuclear receptors and endocrine investigations and imaging. Design of clinical trials, use of statistics and principles of screening for endocrine disease will also be covered. During the module, students are encouraged to attend and observe relevant clinical activities such as clinics and academic meetings and to add to module-specific sections of their reflective portfolio.