Endocrinology is taught in two modules that have been constantly revised since the introduction of the 'new curriculum'.

Module 1 in Term 6 (Cycle 1) introduces students to the field of endocrinology and its importance in clinical medicine. The first four lectures of the course (END1.1-END1.4) provide students with the basic principles of endocrinology. Two 'bridge' lectures (END1.5 and END1.6) introduce the principles of endocrine disease and the ways in which these are assessed and investigated. The following 14 lectures (END1.7-END1.20) form a systematic examination of the major endocrine glands both in terms of their normal physiology and the pathophysiology of the diseases affecting them.

Module 2 in Term 8 (Cycle 2) aims to extend the knowledge gained from Module 1. In order to do this effectively, students will be expected (except for the first session) to have revised the relevant material in Module 1 prior to Module 2 lectures.

For the main part, teaching objectives will be case-led to illustrate the importance of endocrinology in clinical medicine. This module takes place alongside clinical firm attachments. Its principal aim is to ensure clinical competence and a basic understanding of important endocrine diseases. This material has been written for the Handbook but is subject to change. As a result, the latest version will be posted on the website www.addison.ac.uk. When lecturers have supplied lecture notes in electronic form, these will also be available on the same site.