The program will provide training in: 

1. Endocrine biochemistry, physiology and pathophysiology 

2. Diagnosis and management of endocrine diseases including:
   1. History and physical examination for endocrine disorders 
   2. Selection and interpretation of endocrine biochemical tests.
   3. Selection and interpretation of imaging procedures.
   4. Understanding pharmacotherapy for endocrine disorders and appropriate use of surgery, radiation therapy, treatment with radioisotopes, etc. 

3. Procedural and technical skills, including ultrasound assessment of the thyroid, ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of the thyroid, interpretation of bone densitometry, and the use of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) 

4. Professionalism, including peer interactions, communication with patients, their families and other health care providers, confidentiality and avoidance of conflict of interest 

5. Endocrine-related scholarship:
   1. Quality improvement and patient safety research.  
   2. Evidence-based clinical practice, which includes selection of high-quality publications and interpretation of strengths and weaknesses of published literature. 
   3. Research and scholarship development, with specific goals of presenting at national/international meetings and publishing original work.
   4. Lifelong learning and professional development. 

Rotations By Year

PGY – 4

6 months of Endocrinology Consults

1 month of Outpatient Endocrinology

1 month of Ultrasound/Thyroid FNA

1 month of Opthalmology

1 month of Pediatric Endocrinology

1 month of Nuclear Medicine

1 month of Elective

PGY – 5

6 month of Endocrinology Consults

1 month of Outpatient Endocrinology

1 month of Ultrasound/Thyroid FNA

1 month of Endocrinology Outpatient

1 month of Bariatic Medicine

1 month of Elective

Affiliated Sites

Larkin Community Hospital

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus

Miami Endocrine Associates

Luis C. Quintero, MD, PA