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Pediatrics Elective Course Description

Course Name:	Pediatric Endocrinology/Diabetes
Course Number:	PE-409
Elective Type:	B1
Coordinator(s):	Contact: Maxine Schmeidler Maxine.Schmeidler@umassmed.edu 508-856-3102
Department:	Pediatrics
Sites Available:	UMMHC-University Campus
Months Offered:	E1 - M10
Number of Students / Month:	1
Prerequisites:	Completion of Pediatrics Clerkship
Elective Description: Identify normal and abnormal growth patterns throughout childhood, Understand the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of common pediatric endocrine disorders, Appreciate the multi-disciplinary approach to the management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Elective predominantly in the outpatient department.
Note: N/A
Location: UMMHC-University Campus, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655
Website: Department of Pediatrics http://www.umassmed.edu/pediatrics/