In the clinic, students interview and examine new and return patients five days a week. One half day per week, students have library time for literature review and to prepare for the weekly Endocrine conference. Each student is expected to present at least one case per month. Students work closely with residents and attending staff, and work with our dietitians to understand the key role of diet in the treatment plan. With Dr. Sheard students will have the opportunity to discuss interesting clinical nutrition cases and review important topics m nutrition.
Students also have the opportunity to examine and evaluate interesting in-patient cases.
In the afternoons, time is allocated for independent case study and for didactic lectures on important endocrine concepts. Students are evaluated for their progress in the acquisition of basic knowledge of endocrinology, metabolism and nutrition and for their ability to apply these concepts to clinical care. The Senior Selective Evaluation form is used and filled out by the attending staff. Return to the top of this page. Research in Endocrinology Nutrition offers the student the opportunity to participate in a variety of ongoing research projects.