Welcome to the Endocrinology Elective

The Endocrinology Elective is a 2-week block or longitudinal elective experience at The Christ Hospital Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, working directly with the endocrinologist. The resident will gain experience treating multiple endocrinology disorders, including advanced diabetes care, thyroid disorders (hyper and hypo), low testosterone, OP, parathyroid disorders, and adrenal insufficiency. Dr. Amanda Denney is the specialty lead for the rotation, but the resident will have the opportunity work with several of the endocrinologist. Following this rotation, the resident will feel far more comfortable evaluating and treating common endocrinology disorders and recognizing when to refer. 

Please submit a request form if you are interested in this rotation!

*This is a popular elective and needs advance notice to set up. Please contact Dr Bernheisel before the new academic year begins (July 1), even if you desire the rotation in the back half of the year.

Faculty Lead: Chris Bernheisel

Specialist Lead:

  • Amanda Denney, MD

    • The Christ Hospital Diabetes and Endocrine Center

    • 4440 Red Bank Expwy Suite 210

    • Cincinnati, OH 45227

    • (513) 272-0313

Schedule

Elective Duration: 2 or 4 Weeks

FMC: Four half days a week

Schedule will be created and sent by Judy prior to the start of the rotation

Resources

Diabetes Module II from the ABFM: Not required but strongly encouraged

Directions

 

Goals and Objectives

At the completion of the elective, the resident will be able to:
Medical Knowledge

  1. Describe the evaluation, treatment and treatment goals, and follow-up care for patients with Type I and Type II Diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and adrenal insufficiency

  2. List the common complications associated with diabetes.

  3. Explain the clinical and laboratory findings for subclinical hypo and hyperthyroidism.

  4. Explain the clinical symptoms, laboratory data, and indications for treatment for low testosterone.

Patient Care

  1. Perform a complete history and exam, identifying the pertinent positives and negatives for a patient with one of the following: diabetes, thyroid disorders (hyper or hypo), adrenal insufficiency, and low testosterone.

  2. Initiate treatment for patients with diabetes and thyroid disorders.

Interpersonal and communication skills

  1. Counsel patients on the diagnosis, disease process, treatment (including injections as applicable), and long term follow up for: diabetes, thyroid disorders (hyper or hypo), adrenal insufficiency, and low testosterone.

System Based Practice

  1. Recognize the indications of when to refer to diabetes educators and nutrition.

  2. Recognize the indications for referral to endocrinology