The department started in 1987 and is currently recognized as one of the leading academic departments for Endocrinology in the country. It attracts a large number of patients from Uttar Pradesh and surrounding states and offers diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of endocrine disorders. The department runs a sophisticated in-house laboratory service and most endocrine investigations, including bone densitometry are available. The department has a strong academic program, including a 3-year DM course and a 1-year post-doctoral certificate course in pediatric endocrinology. The faculty is strongly committed to research activities which are sustained by both extra-mural and intramural research funding.
Mission
Our missions include training and producing skilled and knowledgeable manpower as endocrinologists, pediatric endocrinologists, diabetes nurse educators, endocrine nurses, and diabetes and endocrine nutritionists. Secondly, to provide high quality and empathetic care to those patients who seek our help. Thirdly, to make preventive and therapeutic patient education material in our local language, Hindi, and make it freely available in all kinds of platforms. Fourthly, to take our expertise to the district level by working and coordinating with health care personnel at district hospitals. Fifth, to conduct research relevant to the region and the country.