SW Thames Prospectus - South Thames Diabetes and Endocrinology

Research Opportunities
There is an active programme of research at the Tomas Addison unit.
Currently there are projects in
diabetes control, polycystic
ovarian disease and renovascular
disease ongoing in the
department.
Collaborations with scientists in
the Medical School (including
Professors Alan Johnstone, Guy
Whitley, Saffron Whitehead, Juan-
Carlos Kaski and Dr Helen Mason) mean that a number of projects for
SpRs interested in laboratory research have been available subject to
the usual funding constraints.
There are also links to the department of endocrinology at Imperial
college investigating the endocrinology of gender dysphoria. Clinical
research projects are also available and currently involve retinal imaging
and PCO.
Teaching Opportunities
We have a strong medical school and close links with Kingston
University. St George’s has been at the forefront of medical education
developing the four year post graduate entry programme which
pioneered the use of problem based learning approach for medical
education.
In the department we have both 5 year and 4 year course students
attached to the clinical firms and there is ample opportunity for
teaching. The department of endocrinology organise the weekly
Student Grand Rounds encouraging clinical presentations by the
students in a format designed to improve presentation skills.
Specific Attractions of The Posts
These posts offer the exciting opportunity to be closely involved in a
number of aspects of Specialist Endocrinology while undertaking lowintensity
General Medicine in a Teaching Hospital environment.
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