Pediatric Endocrinology Externship (4 to 8 Credit Hours)

Catalog description

This elective is designed to familiarize the student with normal variations in pre-pubertal and pubertal growth patterns, the diagnostic approach to pediatric endocrine conditions and the ongoing management of the conditions. The weekly Pediatric Diabetes Clinics offer the student the opportunity to become familiar with the multidisciplinary approach to a chronic condition. In addition, each week there will be a discussion of a chosen topic. Lecture Hours: 20 Contact Hours: 20 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.