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Knowledge on inpatient diabetes among fourth year medical students

¹University of Florida, Division of Endocrinology, Gainesville Florida 32610-0226

lansamc{at}medicine.ufl.edu

ABSTRACT

Background:: The importance of proper management of inpatient hyperglycemia is increasingly being recognized. However, the curriculum for 4^th year medical students has lagged behind current clinical recommendations. The aim of this study is to assess the baseline knowledge of medical sub-interns on inpatient diabetes.

Methods:: In the 2005-2006 school-year, sub-interns were given a pre-test on inpatient diabetes. Descriptive analysis was used.

Results:: Students frequently recommended the sole use of sliding scale as management of diabetes. Hyperglycemia in patients not known to have diabetes is less likely to be recognized. The students were more likely to give appropriate management for chest pain than diabetes. Students otherwise had a good fund of knowledge about the recognition of the type of diabetes and the pharmacology of the medications. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the gaps in knowledge about inpatient diabetes that exist prior to internship and residency. The findings can be used to design a curriculum appropriately targeted to the level of 4^th year medical students.

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