Introduction

Pediatric endocrinology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that focuses on the physiology and disorders of the endocrine system. This specialty covers a wide clinical spectrum from birth through adolescence and includes disorders of growth and puberty, diabetes, thyroid disease, disorders of calcium and bone metabolism, disorders of the adrenal gland, neuroendocrine/pituitary disorders, insulin resistance, and metabolic complications of obesity. Pediatric endocrinologists are also an important part of multidisciplinary teams that provide affirming treatment for gender identity.

The following topics are addressed in this rotation guide:

Other topics relevant or related to Pediatric Endocrinology are covered in the following rotation guides:

Pubertal Development, Delayed Puberty, Precocious Puberty, (Adolescent Care)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Women's Health)

If you are interested in a career in pediatric endocrinology or are looking for more information on training and other resources, see the Pediatric Endocrine Society website.

This rotation guide was developed by a collaborative team of contributors including:

Takara Stanley, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology. She completed residency training in pediatrics at MGH in 2006, and she completed pediatric endocrine fellowship at MGH in 2009. She directs the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at MGH and is also active in research of hormonal and metabolic consequences of abnormal fat distribution or obesity.

Writers: Jordan Sherwood, MD
Peer Reviewers: Laurie Braun, MD; Liya Kerem, MD; Jessica Schmitt, MD; Jonathan Paolino, MD; and Ann Robbins, MD PhD
Section Expert: Takara Stanley, MD
Senior Editor: Julie Ingelfinger, MD
Last updated: June 2024 by Imen Becetti, MD

Brief Case Presentations with Videos

Pediatric Endocrinology Videos in Clinical Medicine

Suprapubic Bladder Aspiration

Catheterization of the Urethra in Girls