Endocrinology is a branch of medicine and biology that deals with the system of endocrine, this branch involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the human glands. In this branch of medicine, students learn how to treat conditions that are often complex and involves many systems in human body.

When there is a problem in the endocrine system of a patient, he is referred to an endocrinologist by the primary doctor. DM in Endocrinology is a three-year super-specialty course offered by many institutions in India and the names of Government Colleges offering this course in India are given below:

Andhra Pradesh:

• Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

• Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad

• Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati

West Bengal:

• Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkota

Uttar Pradesh:

• Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow

Assam:

• Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati

Punjab:

• Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh

Delhi:

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

What are the treatments offered by a candidate who has completed his DM in Endocrinology?

Candidates who have completed their DM in Endocrinology are often referred to as Endocrinologists and in this course, candidates are trained to treat hormonal imbalances by helping in restoration of the normal balance of hormones. On completion of DM in Endocrinology course, candidates become experts in treating the following diseases:

• Cancer in the endocrine glands

• Lack of growth of endocrine glands

• Infertility

• Cholesterol disorders

• Hypertension

• Osteoporosis

• Menopause

• Under or over production of hormones

• Metabolic disorders

• Thyroid diseases

• Diabetes

These specialists conduct basic examination of patients to understand the working of glands and they conduct clinical research to understand the best way of treating patients with hormonal imbalance. Endocrinologists engaged in research activities find new drugs for treatment of hormonal problems in people.

Eligibility for seeking admission to the DM in Endocrinology course:

For seeking admission to the DM in Endocrinology course in the above-mentioned government colleges, candidates must have completed their MD in general medicine or osteopathic medicine after completion of their MBBS course with compulsory internship.

Entrance Examination:

Candidates will also have to get through either the state level or nation level examination held for admission of students to the super-specialty medical courses.

Scope:

Candidates with DM in Endocrinology can find job placement in top hospitals and if they wish to take up teaching as their career, they can look for placement opportunities in medical colleges in endocrinology department.