Preceptor: Julie Probst-Riordan, MD
Course Code: 04-10
Contact: Ysa Wilson, ysa.wilson@nyulangone.org
Telephone: (212) 263-8060

Prerequisites: Medicine Clerkship

Description

This elective will provide the student with an opportunity to learn about the pathogenesis and management of endocrine  diseases such as pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid, lipid disorders, osteoporosis and diabetes mellitus. Elective rotators will spend time on both inpatient and settings with faculty and fellows in the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.

Objectives of the Elective

Learn about subspecialty training in adult diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.

Key Responsibilities of the student while on Elective

1. Primary inpatient endocrinology consult services at NYU Langone Health (Tisch/Kimmel) and Bellevue Hospital along with fellows and faculty.
2. Weekly outpatient clinics at the Bellevue and Manhattan VA fellow's endocrinology clinics under the supervision of division faculty.
3. Attendance at and participation in weekly journal clubs in Diabetes, and Endocrinology, Endocrine Grand Round Seminars series, and subspecialty management conferences.

Didactic Program

Medical students on the elective are invited to participated in all divisional activities along with the fellows. 

Method of Evaluation

Students are assessed on the basis of active engagement, participation, and scholarship.

Scheduling Information

Months Offered: All year
Report To: Email Ysa Wilson, ysa.wilson@nyulangone.org
Students Per Period: 2 students (may vary depending on resident rotator and space limitations).
Duration: A 4-week elective is highly recommended. A minimum of 2 consecutive weeks is required.