Medical Expert
1. Assessment of Patients (taking relevant history, performance of appropriate physical examination)
a) Demonstrate appropriate assessment and investigation of the following common endocrine disorders
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- Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2)
- Thyroid disorders (hyper/hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, thyroid nodules)
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b) Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical and laboratory findings of the following endocrine conditions
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- Adrenal disorders (hyper/hypoadrenalism)
- Pheochromocytoma
- Pituitary disorders (hyperprolactinemia, hypopituitarism)
- Sodium/Water disorders (SIADH, diabetes insipidus)
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Osteoporosis
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2. Investigation and management of patients with undifferentiated problems
a) Demonstrate an understanding of the following problems in endocrinology
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- Hyper/hypocalcemia
- Hyper/hyponatremia
- Hypoglycemia
- Endocrine hypertension
- Endocrine changes of pregnancy
- Non-thyroidal illness (Euthyroid sick syndrome)
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