MS4 Catalog

Pediatric Endocrinology

LOCATION: WVU Children's Hospital and Physician Office Center (POC), Morgantown, West Virginia
PRECEPTOR: Evan Jones, M.D.
DURATION: 2 weeks maximum (Students limited to one two week rotation)
OFFERED: Contact preceptor for availability
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

Please contact Ms. Reshel Murray two weeks prior to rotation start date.