Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
Specialist training in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders, with particular emphasis on thyroid diseases, bone metabolism disorders, pituitary and adrenal diseases, diabetes mellitus and obesity.
Admission calls School website Reference regulations Contacts
| Director | Prof. Francesco Giorgino |
|---|---|
| Department | DiMePRe-J - Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area |
| Duration | 4 years · 240 ECTS |
| Area / Class | Medical Area · Class of General and Specialist Clinical Medicine |
| Admission | National competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates |
| Degree awarded | Specialization Diploma in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases |
School website
The School website provides information on the educational, scientific and clinical activities of the Specialization School.
Training profile
The Specialization School in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases trains specialists with advanced expertise in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders.
The training programme integrates theoretical, clinical, professional and research activities carried out within the accredited training network, with particular emphasis on diabetes mellitus, obesity and the major endocrine disorders.
Skills developed
- Diagnosis and treatment of endocrine and metabolic diseases.
- Clinical management of diabetes mellitus and its complications.
- Diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases.
- Assessment and management of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
- Clinical, professional and research activities in endocrinology.
Access and admission
Admission is through the national competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates, published annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.
Reference regulations
Administrative management
Administrative procedures concerning the Specialization Schools are managed by the U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione .
For information regarding enrolment, registration, academic career, tuition fees, transfers, certificates and administrative procedures.
Contacts
| Director | Prof. Francesco Giorgino |
|---|---|
| Department | DiMePRe-J - Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area |
| School website | Visit the School website |
| Administrative management | U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione |