Internal Medicine & Hospital Administration

Endocrinology and Metabolism

Endocrinology is an internal medicine subspecialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine (glandular) system disorders and metabolic dysfunction. Hypothalamic disorders, Pituitary diseases, Parathyroid abnormalities, Thyroid diseases, Adrenal cortex dysfunction, Gonadal disease, Pancreatic endocrine disease, and Bone metabolism are all common diagnoses and treatments for endocrinologists. Endocrinologists can work in a dedicated endocrine practise or as part of a multi-specialty group. They can also work in a split practise, seeing patients from both endocrinology and general internal medicine. They may also provide advice to other doctors or hospitals. Academic endocrinologists are frequently involved in basic science or clinical research, as well as teaching medical students and residents.