Curriculum Objective
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Global Objectives
Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to define metabolic syndrome and examine the consequences of insulin resistance including polycystic ovarian syndrome. Students will also be able to explain the effect of hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism on female sexual function.

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Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy
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CanMEDS Roles
Medical Expert
Curriculum Block
Part 3 Medical Foundation 3 Reproduction and Pregnancy
Curriculum Week
Part 3
Discipline
Endocrinology Obstetrics and Gynecology
MCC Presentations
Skin and Integument Conditions Infertility Diabetes Mellitus Amenorrhea, Oligomenorrhea
McMaster Program Competencies
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations. 8.3 Develop the ability to use self-awareness of knowledge, skills, and emotional limitation to seek help appropriately 1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice 2.4 Apply principles of epidemiological sciences to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resource allocation, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations 1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment 4.4 Demonstrate insight and understanding about emotions and human responses to emotions that allow one to develop and manage interpersonal interactions, including the ability to manage one’s own interpersonal responses 8.4 Demonstrate awareness and acceptance of different points of view 2.5 Apply principles of socio-behavioural sciences to the provision of patient care, including assessment of the impact of psychosocial and cultural influences on health, disease, care-seeking, care concordance, care adherence and barriers to and attitudes toward care. 1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
MeSH
Insulin Resistance [C18.452.394.968.500] Hyperinsulinism [C18.452.394.968] Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 [C19.246.300] Hyperandrogenism [C19.391.775.370] Diabetes Complications [C19.246.099] Infertility [C13.351.500.365] Polycystic Ovary Syndrome [C13.351.500.056.630.580.765]

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