endocrinology

How did it go for everyone ? With pass percentage only 74% last two years - does the complexity of questions explains it ?

I'm a PGY1 interested in both endocrinology and rheumatology. Since I'm nearing the end of my intern year, I am thinking more seriously about what I really want to do so I can focus on research in the fellowship I am more interested in. If possible, I would appreciate any advice and answers from...

I have the following for sale in excellent condition: MKSAP 18 (Sets A and B), still in shrink wrap - $300 MKSAP 18 Board Basics - $150 ESAP (2020, 2021, 2022) all 3 are available together - $300 Willing to combine for a discount. Just private message me and we can go from there! Thanks

Hello ! I am planning to apply for endocrinology fellowship for the upcoming 22-23 year. Since new year just began, I wanted to start a thread early and appreciate any advice on how to make my application more competitive. Also appreciate anyone with similar interests or career aspirations to...

Any recommendations on how and what to study for the Endocrinology Board Exam (2022) + upcoming ITE? I have ESAP 2021. Are there any existing Anki or flashcard decks that anyone is willing to share?

Hey all, I’m nearing the end of my PGY 1 year in IM and I’ve decided that I’d like to pursue a lifestyle specialty. So far I’ve narrowed it to Endocrine vs Rheum. Based on my research, both fields are comparable in terms of lifestyle and pay, I was wondering if any attendings or fellows in...

Hi all, I am in my 1st of a 2 year endocrinology fellowship and beginning to lay down the framework for job seeking vs pursuing one more year of obesity fellowship training. I an on a J1 visa thus the early job hunt to allow enough time for paperwork and waiver etc. Has anyone in my shoes, or...

Hi guys, I'm so confused with my life. I am about to start 3rd year next month and its time to look for jobs/apply for fellowships. I'm really interested in endocrine but I'm so tired of being in training and not having time off to do whatever I want. I don't want to work as a hospitalist or...

Hi all, I am currently in my senior year of IM residency and have been accepted for an Endocrinology, obesity and Metabolism fellowship. Seeing as I am on a J1 Visa, my initial documents included a Statement of Need for training in the USA in the specialty of Internal Medicine. Has anyone...

Interview with Dr. Farah Naz Khan, Endocrinology Fellow at Emory University School of Medicine [Show Summary] Dr. Farah Naz Khan is not only a physician, but also an engineer and Bollywood expert. Listen in as she shares why she started with an engineering degree before going on to be a doctor...

Hello all, I'm not in med school (or will be) but I'm currently involved in reproductive systems research but I need to get some medical student type text books on endocrine system / (female)reproductive systems. Are there any solid recommendations on books to look into as a start? Thank you...

It's July 4th! Let's start this thread for future endocrinologist! Good Luck. If admin can make it as a sticky thread, that will be awesome!!

I have no idea which forum is appropriate for this topic. I'm not looking for medical advice, just boundary advice. My spouse and I have been having difficulties in our relationship (i.e. decreased libido, etc.) and so I convinced him to see his PCP for hormone testing. His free testosterone...

How come Glucagon and growth hormone INCREASE insulin when they're both anti-insulin??

I am having a hard time understanding a paragraph from "Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease 9th Edition", particularly in hyperthyroidism topic in endocrine pathology. The paragraph is " In the gastrointestinal system, sympathetic hyperstimulation of the gut results in hypermotility...

I'm looking into rheumatology but some places I want to apply for don't offer rheum electives to IMGs. What can I choose that will still help me match in rheum? Choices are things like Hematology/Oncology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Endocrinolgy, Radiology, psych....

Hello! I would like some opinions on whether you think hematology can be done as a second specialty to endocrinology (endocrine being the first). I couldn't find many resources dedicated to hematological problems in endocrine disorders. On a different note, if you were to choose between the two...

I am an IMG with no visa requirements who matched at a university-affiliated community program with a dedicated research department but no in-house endocrine fellowship. I understand that securing a fellowship requires demonstration of scholarly activity/research during residency, participation...

I am looking at courses to take next fall and I am trying to see which one would better prepare me for coursework in optometry. One course is neuroscience and the other is endocrinology. I was wondering if anyone that was in optometry school or is currently in optometry school could tell me...

Hi, I have asked this question in the USMLE forum, but did not get a reply, so thought it was worth asking it here. (NB I can't delete the old thread, apologies). Anyhow I am studying cushing's at the moment and I'm a little confused about measuring cortisol levels. From my understanding...

Hi, Just studying cushing's at the moment and I'm a little confused about measuring cortisol levels. From my understanding, correct me if I am wrong, you need to measure urine cortisols, either at a specific time during the day in all patients (eg 9am or midnight) or after collecting the urine...

Cushing's disease is a condition where there is increased ACTH production due to an underlying pituitary adenoma. Hirsutism is the abnormal growth of facial hair, generally referring to the growth of facial hair in a woman. Hirsutism can happen in Cushing's disease because the increased ACTH...

Hi all, I am an accepted med student who is matriculating in the fall at my state school. I have a question regarding what I should do this summer. I am extremely interested in doing pediatric hematology/oncology. I am a teenage survivor of cancer and although I am keeping a very open mind, I...

Hi everyone, I am a junior in college and strongly leaning towards PA school for my post-college medical training. As a career, I have been interested in becoming a care provider in either psychiatry, OB, or endocrinology. Specifically, I would be interested in working as a PA in the psych unit...

Update for 2016-2017 Endocrinology Board Review Courses The Brigham Board Review in Endocrinology Publisher: CMEInfo Credit Hours: 29 Credit Type: AMA PRA Category 1 Format: Online Video, CD, MP3, DVD MP4 Expiration Date: February 15, 2018 Summary: The target of The Brigham Board Review in...