Endocrinology

Learning Objectives

  • Formulate an initial treatment plan for Diabetes Mellitus type 2 in the outpatient setting

  • Formulate an initial treatment plan for Diabetes Mellitus type 1 (outpatient and inpatient)

  • Interpret thyroid function tests in the diagnosis of thyroid disorders

  • Formulate a differential diagnosis for hyperthyroidism

  • Recognize the signs/symptoms of severe hypothyroidism (myxedema coma) and severe hyperthyroidism (thyroid storm)

  • Discuss the utility of thyroid related auto-antibody testing in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders

  • Describe the indications for performing a screening DEXA for osteoporosis and interpret the results of a DEXA report (T-score vs. Z-score) and utilize fracture risk score assessment tools (FRAX)

  • Formulate an initial treatment plan for osteoporosis and describe the goals of therapy

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency and select the best diagnostic test for adrenal insufficiency

  • Identify which patients should be considered for hyperaldosteronism as a secondary cause of hypertension and select the initial screening test