The course introduces the roles of hormones, the pathophysiologic process by which hormonal secretion is abnormal, and characteristics and treatments of various endocrine disorders to students. A number of metabolic diseases that pertain to defects in hormone production or signaling are covered in the course. Main topics in the course include principles and practice of endocrinology, adrenal disorders, metabolic diseases, thyroid hormones and disorders, calcium homeostasis and metabolic bone disease, pituitary hormones and pituitary gland disorders, sex hormone disorders, and endocrine emergencies.

CILO-1: Describe endocrine organs and tissues. CILO-2: Describe the synthesis, secretion, action and regulation of hormones. CILO-3: Explain the pathophysiologic processes that underlie hormonal dysfunction and endocrine neoplasia. CILO-4: Describe the mechanism of action of the various agents used in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders. CILO-5: Use the knowledge of endocrinology to solve clinical problems in metabolic diseases in a rational way.