Pediatric Endocrinology

LOCATION: CAMC Women and Children's Hospital -Charleston, West Virginia
PRECEPTOR: Department of Pediatrics Faculty.
DURATION: 2 or 4 weeks
OFFERED: Continuously
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 1 student
STATUS: Elective

Objectives

Understand management of common pediatric endocrine problems, including diabetes, thyroid abnormalities, growth problems, and pubertal abnormalities.

Methods to Achieve Objectives

Primarily an out-patient, clinic based rotation, but also an occasional in-patient consult. Didactic lectures.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Daily observation.

Pre-Rotation Instructions

WVU/Visiting Students -Contact 4^th year Coordinator for preceptor information and time to report one week prior. (Visiting students must attend an Orientation before beginning rotations at CAMC; you will receive detailed Orientation information one week prior to your start date)

• 4^th year Coordinator- Charissa Davis – cddavis@hsc.wvu.edu