Welcome to our 3-month Online Certification Program in Endocrinology, designed to provide in-depth knowledge of the endocrine system, its disorders, and modern treatment approaches. This comprehensive course is perfect for medical professionals, general practitioners, and students who wish to enhance their expertise in managing endocrine disorders like diabetes, thyroid diseases, hormonal imbalances, and more.

Our curriculum is carefully structured to combine evidence-based medicine with real-world clinical insights. Key highlights include:

Advanced modules covering endocrine physiology, diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies.

Expert-led lectures by renowned faculty in the field of endocrinology.

Case-based learning to enhance clinical decision-making.

Flexible online access, allowing you to study anytime, anywhere.

Week 1: Introduction to Endocrinology

Overview of the endocrine system

Anatomy and physiology of endocrine glands:

Hypothalamus

Pituitary gland

Thyroid and parathyroid glands

Adrenal glands

Pancreas (endocrine function)

Gonads (testes and ovaries)

Endocrine hormones: Functions, regulation, and feedback mechanisms

Common endocrine disorders: Introduction

Week 2: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders

Thyroid physiology and hormone synthesis

Disorders:

Hypothyroidism: Causes, diagnosis, and management

Hyperthyroidism: Graves’ disease, toxic nodular goiter, treatment approaches

Thyroiditis and thyroid nodules

Thyroid cancers: Overview and clinical approach

Calcium metabolism and parathyroid gland disorders:

Hyperparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism

Osteoporosis and vitamin D metabolism

Week 3: Adrenal and Pituitary Disorders

Adrenal physiology and hormone pathways

Disorders:

Cushing’s syndrome

Addison’s disease

Pheochromocytoma and adrenal tumors

Pituitary gland disorders:

Hypopituitarism

Hyperprolactinemia

Acromegaly and gigantism

Pituitary adenomas: Diagnosis and management

Week 4: Diabetes and Glucose Metabolism

Pancreatic endocrine function and insulin regulation

Classification of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes

Diagnosis: HbA1c, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and fasting glucose levels

Management:

Pharmacological (oral hypoglycemics, insulin therapy)

Non-pharmacological (diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications)

Diabetic complications: Microvascular and macrovascular

Hypoglycemia: Causes and management

Week 5: Disorders of the Reproductive Endocrine System

Hormonal regulation of reproduction: Gonadotropins, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone

Disorders:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Hypogonadism (male and female)

Menstrual irregularities and hormonal imbalances

Infertility and endocrinology

Hormonal changes in menopause

Week 6: Pediatric and Rare Endocrine Disorders

Pediatric endocrinology:

Congenital hypothyroidism

Growth hormone deficiency and disorders of growth

Puberty disorders: Precocious and delayed puberty

Rare endocrine disorders:

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN syndromes)

Adrenogenital syndrome

Insulinomas and glucagonomas