PED 4450 Pediatric Endocrinology
This rotation shares many diagnoses with adult patients, meaning that many of the concepts are transferrable to those interested in adult medicine. However, there are important differences in the pathophysiology and management of pediatric diseases which can deepen your understanding of these diseases and the care differences. Such as, why we would not flood a pediatric patient with IV fluids in DKA vs adult treatment protocols. Or, the important physiology behind growth and development which can persist into adulthood. This can be an excellent rotation for future FM and ED physicians, especially.
Offered
Wright-Patterson Medical Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) - OH; Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (TCM) - WA; Naval Medical Center, San Diego (NMCSD) - CA; Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston (JBSA) - TX; Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) - VA; Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) - HI; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) - MD