Endocrinology & diabetes mellitus

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Endocrinology & diabetes mellitus is a broad-ranging subject; and therefore an enticing one for trainees and consultants alike, since it encompasses basic mechanisms of physiology and pharmacology, coupled with the ability to improve quality of life and long-term outcomes through effective disease control and often cure.

Endocrinology & diabetes - trainee characteristics

Key skills in endocrinology & diabetes include:

an in-depth knowledge of the specialty
recognition of patients who require specialist input
willingness to work as both a member and leader of a team

Summary of the specialty

Endocrine and metabolic diseases are some of the most commonly-encountered in the UK population, and are increasing in prevalence and impact on the health of the nation - emphasising the need to continue to strive towards improved health care delivery in our specialty.

Widespread requirement for skills

Endocrine diseases and diabetes affect every physiological system of the body, determining that our specialists enjoy a wide range of skills and expertise, and make a major contribution to general medicine in its broadest sense.

Importance of endocrinology & diabetes

Historically, the specialty of endocrinology & diabetes has been at the forefront of both basic science and clinical research, determining that much of what we do has a strong evidence base. Every trainee and specialist has the opportunity to contribute further to that growing evidence base, which has led to so many innovations in recent years.

Potential dual accreditation

There are many common conditions we help to manage, and in doing so we work closely with many different multi-professional colleagues. Training programmes offer training in the specialtiy and in general internal medicine (GIM), leading to dual accreditation/certification.

Applying to ST3 endocrinology & diabetes

All applications to ST3 endocrinology & diabetes posts in 2012 will be processed via the single cascadable application (SCA) model. Applicants need only complete and submit one single application form, stating (up to) four preferences of deanery/UoA at which they would wish to be considered.

Following the close of the application window, under the SCA model applications will be allocated to deaneries/UoAs based upon the candidates' stated preferences, the scores awarded to application forms, and the available interview capacity at deaneries/UoAs.

For more information on applying to endocrinology & diabetes mellitus, please visit the recruitment process section of this website.