Grand Rounds - Multidisciplinary Endocrinology Conference

Weekly endocrinology lectures are held at 4 p.m. Wednesdays in the Baxter Building, 580 S. Preston St, lower level, Room 038.

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  • Target Audience: The audience will include faculty from Adult and Pediatric Endocrinology, Fellows, Residents and students, a few community endocrinologists, and scientists with an interest in endocrine disorders. The program overall is dedicated to improving the care of patients with endocrine metabolic disorders and diabetes.

  • Accreditation: The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  • Designation Statement: The University of Louisville School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should  claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Special Services: To request disability arrangements, call 502-561-7463 at least 10 days prior to the program. The University of Louisville School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.

Disclosures

  • As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the OPED, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its accredited educational activities. All planners, faculty, reviewers, and other individuals in control of content for an accredited CE activity are required to submit a Disclosure of Financial Disclosure for Continuing Education form to disclose all financial relationships with any ACCME-defined ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are reviewed by the UofL and relevant financial relationships identified. If the individuals listed below had any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies, the materials prepared for this activity were peer-reviewed and determined to be without commercial bias, were considered fair and balanced in terms of therapeutic options and presented evidence-based content. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies were mitigated by the UofL prior to this activity.
  • For more information, e-mail Kelly Galiette, or call 502-852-5237.


Fall 2025 Schedule

September 3

Sri Prakash MokshagundamSri Prakash L. Mokshagundam, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

"Glucocorticoids and Diabetes"


September 10

Amy QuilloAmy R. Quillo, M.D.
Endocrine Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist
Norton Cancer Institute/Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY

"Parathyroids: Tiny but Mighty, a Surgical Perspective"


September 17

Stephen WintersStephen J. Winters, M.D.
Professor of Medicine (retired)
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

"Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG): Biology and Biomarker"


September 24

Prasanthi GandhamPrasanthi Pasala Gandham, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

"Growth Hormone Deficiency: Transitioning from Adolescence to Adulthood"


October 1

Frederick A. Ekuban, Ph.D.Frederick A. Ekuban, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

"Environmental Pollutants as Hidden Risk Modifiers of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Severity"


October 8

Rebecca JeunRebecca Jeun, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

"Updates in Management of Non-Diabetic Hypoglycemia"


October 15

Akshitkumar MistryAkshitkumar M. Mistry, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Department of Neurological Surgery
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

"Subtyping PPLGs (Pheochromocytomas and Paragangliomas)"


October 22

Jerry Julian, M.D.Gerald A. Julian, D.O.
Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY

"Implementing Motivation Interviewing in the Care of Diabetes"


October 29

Banrida Wahalang, Ph.D.Banrida Wahlang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


November 5

Victoria Thompson, D.O.Victoria B. Thompson, D.O.
Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


November 12

Shirish S. Barve, Ph.D.Shirish S. Barve, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine
Distinguished University Scholar
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


November 19

Jiaxu Li, Ph.D.Jiaxu Li, Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
University of Louisville College of Arts & Sciences
Louisville, KY


November 26

Peanuts ThanksgivingNO GRAND ROUND - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!


December 10

Malika RawalMalika V. Rawal, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


December 17-
December 31

Peanuts holidaysNO GRAND ROUNDS - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!


Spring 2026 Schedule

January 7

Sathya KrishnasamySathya S. Krishnasamy, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Fellowship Program
Section Chief of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, UofL Health - UofL Hospital
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


January 14

David T. Armstrong, D.O.David T. Armstrong, D.O.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Program
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


January 21

Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., M.Sci.Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., M.Sci.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Wendy Novak Diabetes Center Transition to Adult Diabetes Program
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


January 28

Brian Clem, Ph.D.Brian F. Clem, Ph.D.
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Dr. Donald Miller Endowed Professor of Cancer Metabolism Research
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


February 4

Sri Prakash MokshagundamSri Prakash L. Mokshagundam, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


February 18

Megan CoriellMegan B. Coriell, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics 
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


February 25

Carolyn Klinge, Ph.D.Carolyn M. Klinge, Ph.D.
Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics
University Scholar
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


March 4

Catalina Cabrera Salcedo, M.D.Catalina Cabrera Salcedo, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


March 11

Malika RawalMalika V. Rawal, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes

University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


March 25

Dawn J. Caster, M.D., FASNDawn J. Caster, M.D., FASN
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Nephrology & Hypertension
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


April 1

Sathya KrishnasamySathya S. Krishnasamy, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Fellowship Program
Section Chief of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, UofL Health - UofL Hospital
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


April 15

Courtney PierronCourtney A. Pierron, D.O.
Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


April 29

Helen E. Collins, Ph.D., FAHAHelen E. Collins, Ph.D., FAHA
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Environmental Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


May 6

Rebecca JeunRebecca Jeun, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


May 13

Emily L. Montgomery, M.D.Emily L. Montgomery, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


May 20

Mehrunissa Kazim, M.D.Mehrunissa Kazim, M.D.
Endocrinology Fellow
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY


May 27

Roua Alrestom, M.D.Roua Alrestom, M.D.
Endocrinology Fellow
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY