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Elected
My interest in endocrinology began during a clinical research placement, where I shadowed patient follow-up meetings within the EMPA-KIDNEY trial. This trial analysed the efficacy of empagliflozin as a chronic kidney disease treatment and included many diabetic patients. Speaking to patients struggling with multiple endocrinological diseases made me realise how debilitating these conditions can be and prompted me to do further research into the effect of hyperglycaemia on our bodily systems. I continued exploring the complications of diabetes diagnosis during my Extended Project Qualification. Having thoroughly enjoyed learning about the links between different hormone axes and how they contribute to disease development during this year's ESR module, I am confident endocrinology is a speciality I wish to pursue.
Rates of various endocrinological diseases such as diabetes and obesity are increasing rapidly and so I believe it is important for future doctors to fully understand how to treat patients suffering from these conditions. To do this, I will reach out to specialists in this area and invite speakers to share their experience of treating these diseases in a clinical setting, with the aim of providing insight into some of the challenges faced while providing medical care. I also hope to run an ESR tutorial for future Year Two students, as this module is only taught within a four-week time frame and explores difficult concepts that are essential to understand. I would also like to provide resources and links to those