Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- Introduction of Department
- Vision
- Facilities of Department
- Faculty Members
- Courses
- Departmental Activities
Introduction
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism was established at Dr RPGMC Tanda in August 2019with single faculty. Currently, there are two faculty members trained from the best institutes in the country. Endocrinology is a sub-speciality that is comparatively newer in the institute and is rapidly growing towards a firm establishment. At present, we are providing OPD services to >….patients per year. We have recently started OPD services on all weekdays (Monday-Saturday). We provide comprehensive and evidence-based management to the patients treated under our sub-speciality which include patients with diabetes mellitus, endocrine hypertension, obesity, lipid disorders, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, pituitary disorders(including short stature, diabetes insipidus, tall stature, Cushing syndrome, acromegaly, hyperprolactinemia), Adrenal disorders(including adrenal tumours, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, ambiguous genitalia, pheochromocytoma, hyperaldosteronism and adrenal insufficiency), Gonadal disorders(Delayed puberty, precocious puberty, hypogonadism, infertility and PCOS), disorders of bone and mineral metabolism(including osteoporosis, renal tubular acidosis, hyperparathyroidism) and electrolyte imbalance.
Vision
Vision of the department
Short term Vision
Establishment of laboratory for various hormone assays in the department
Establishment of Bone Lab and providing DXA services in the department
Establishment of comprehensive Diabetic Foot Lab
Development of well-designed research projects in the department
Long term vision
Establishment of Endocrine Genetics Lab
Mission
To provide state-of-art care to the people in the region with up to date knowledge
Core values
Treating patients with evidence-based knowledge and a humane approach
Facilities
Facilities of department
Daily OPD(Monday-Saturday)
Special Clinics
Paediatric and adolescent endocrine clinic –Monday(9:30-1:30 pm)
Diabetes of young clinic- Monday ( 2-4 pm)
Adrenal and Gonad clinic - Tuesday (9:30-1:30 pm)
Bone clinic –Tuesday(2-4 pm)
Hyperglycaemia in pregnancy – Wednesday(9:30-1:30 pm)
Pituitary clinic - Thursday (9:30- 1:30 pm)
Faculty Members
| # | Photo | Name | Qualifications | Designations | Email ID | Date of Joining | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Dr Shakun Chaudhary | MBBS MD Medicine DM Endocrinology (PGIMER Chandigarh)
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Assistant Professor | shakunchaudhary@yahoo.co.in | 08-Jul-2021 | |
| 2 |  |
Dr Vinay Dogra | MBBS MD Medicine DM Endocrinology (AIIMS, New Delhi)
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Assistant Professor | drvinay.dogra@gmail.com | 20-Jan-2021 |
S.O.P's
Teaching Roster
Courses
At present attached to Department of Medicine and Pediatrics for academic activities of under and post graduate students
Labs
| # | Name | Number of labs |
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Syllabus
Competency based under graduate curriculum
Department Highlights (Past 5 Years)
Departmental Activities
Interactive lecture on “Practical aspects of Insulin therapy” for Nurses and nursing students of Dr. RPGMC Hospital Tanda
Poster competition for MBBS and nursing students at Dr. RPGMC Tanda
Outreach public awareness cum health check up camp at CH Shahpur on 14-Nov-2019