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Course Ref Code
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Date
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Time
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Description
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DM1S1
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6-Sept-25
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Glucose homeostasis and diabetes – an overview
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14:00-15:00
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Glucose homeostasis and insulin actions
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15:00-16:00
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Diagnosis and classification of diabetes
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16:15-17:15
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Monitoring of diabetes management
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DM1S2
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13-Sept-25
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Practical diabetes management (1)
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14:00-15:00
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Precision diabetes care
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15:00-16:00
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When and how to start basal insulin, intensive insulin therapy and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
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16:15-17:15
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Therapeutic diabetes education
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DM1S3
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20-Sept-25
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Practical diabetes management (2)
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14:00-15:00
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How to start non-insulin glucose lowering drugs and which one?
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15:00-16:00
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Personalized lifestyle therapy for diabetes
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16:15-17:15
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Hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia emergencies
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DM2W1
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11-Oct-25
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14:00-19:00
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Dietary management in diabetes
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Meal planning and weight management - from theory to practice
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Exercise in Diabetes Management
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DM2W2
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18-Oct-25
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14:00-19:00
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Meal planning and weight management - from theory to practice
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· Elderly patients with type 2 diabetes
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· Patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular or renal complications
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· Non-obese, insulin-treated patients treated with type 2 diabetes
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DM3C1
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TBC
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TBC
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Therapeutic diabetes education programme
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DM3C2
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TBC
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TBC
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Insulin injection education programme
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DM3C3
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TBC
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TBC
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Continuous glucose monitoring and new devices
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DM3C4
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TBC
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TBC
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Individual counseling and patient empowerment
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DM3C5
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TBC
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TBC
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Intensive insulin therapy programme
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DM3C6
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TBC
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TBC
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Shared care and quality assurance
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-risk factors and complication
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Assessment
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DM1S4
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25-Oct-25
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Diabetes management in special situations
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14:00-15:00
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Obesity
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15:00-16:00
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Management of diabetes in pregnancy including gestational diabetes
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16:15-17:15
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Childhood diabetes
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DM1S5
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1-Nov-25
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Diabetes and comorbidities (1)
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14:00-15:00
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Old and new therapies in hypertension
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15:00-16:00
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Cardiologist's perspectives on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome
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16:15-17:15
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Nephrologist's perspectives on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome
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DM1S6
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8-Nov-25
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Diabetes and comorbidities (2)
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14:00-15:00
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Eye complications in diabetes
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15:00-16:00
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Cognitive dysfunction and neurological complications in diabetes
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16:30-17:30
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MEDM 5101 In-class MCQ Paper Exam
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(20 questions on DM1S1, DM1S2, DM1S3, DM2W1 and DM2W2)
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DM2W3
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22-Nov-25
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14:00-19:00
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Practical aspects of insulin treatment
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· How to give insulin injection
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· How to adjust insulin dosages in the ambulatory and in-patient settings
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· Common pitfalls
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DM2W4
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6-Dec-25
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14:00-19:00
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Diabetes self management
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· Practical aspects of self-monitoring and its interpretation
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· Sick day management
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· Management of hypoglycemia
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6-Dec-25
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Submission of MEDM5102 Case Studies (softcopy, by 23:59)
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DM2W5
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13-Dec-25
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14:00-19:00
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Quality diabetes care
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· Prevention of diabetic complications
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· Translating evidence to clinical practice
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· Quality diabetes care through teamwork
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DM3C8
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TBC
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TBC
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Weight Management
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DM3C9
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TBC
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TBC
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Education on meal planning
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DM3C10
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TBC
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TBC
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Foot care in diabetes
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DM3C11
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TBC
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TBC
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Gestational diabetes
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DM3C12
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TBC
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TBC
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Diabetes eye clinic
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DM3C13
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TBC
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TBC
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Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic
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DM4D1
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10-Jan-26
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14:00-18:00
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Statistical analysis made easy
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DM4D2
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17-Jan-26
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14:00-18:00
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· Big data, AI and its applications
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· Genetics made easy
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DM4D3
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24-Jan-26
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14:00-18:00
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Critical appraisal of evidence
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DM4D4
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31-Jan-26
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14:00-18:00
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Translation of research into clinical practice – holistic patient care in diabetes (1)
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· Depression, diabetes distress and quality of life in type 2 diabetes
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· Psychological management in obesity and non-communicable diseases
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· Communications with patients having diabetes (1)
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DM4D5
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7-Feb-26
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14:00-18:00
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Translation of research into clinical practice – holistic patient care in diabetes (2)
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· Peer support in diabetes
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· Motivational interview – concept and application
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· Communications with patients having diabetes (2)
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DM4D6
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28-Feb-26
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14:00-18:00
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Diabetes in-patient care and special situations
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Continuous glucose monitoring and clamp studies
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EM1S1
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7-Mar-26
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An introduction to endocrinology
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14:00-15:00
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Overview of homeostasis and endocrine system
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15:00-16:00
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Overview of disease of the hypothalamus pituitary axis
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16:15-17:15
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Neurohormonal dysregulation
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Submission of MEDM6101 Dissertation (softcopy, by 23:59)
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EM1S2
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14-Mar-26
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Hypothalamus-pituitary axis
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14:00-15:00
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Cushing’s syndrome - from diagnosis to management
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15:00-16:00
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Pituitary incidentaloma and prolactinoma
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16:15-17:15
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Acromegaly
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EM1S3
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21-Mar-26
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Thyroid and bone disorders
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14:00-15:00
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Thyroid disorders – pitfall of diagnosis and management
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15:00-16:00
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Osteoporosis - current management
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16:15-17:15
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Calcium disorders and metabolic bone disease
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EM3C1
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TBC
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TBC
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Endocrine clinic
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EM3C2
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TBC
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TBC
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Endocrine case discussion
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EM1S4
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28-Mar-26
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Reproductive endocrinology
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14:00-15:00
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome - its metabolic and endocrine aspects
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15:00-16:00
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Approach to menstrual disturbance and infertility
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16:15-17:15
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Approach to impotence and hypogonadism
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17:30-18:30
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MEDM 5201 In-class MCQ Paper Exam
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(20 questions on EM1S1, EM1S2 and EM1S3)
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EM1S5
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11-Apr-26
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Adrenal disorders
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14:00-15:00
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Conn’s syndrome and work up for secondary hypertension
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15:00-16:00
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Neuroendocrine tumors and updates
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16:15-17:15
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Phaeochromocytoma and adrenal incidentaloma -workup and management
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EM1S6
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18-Apr-26
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Growth & Homeostasis
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14:00-15:00
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Short stature, delayed puberty and overview of other common paediatric endocrine diseases
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15:00-16:00
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Old and new therapies in lipid disorders
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16:15-17:15
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Electrolyte abnormalities in sodium and potassium metabolism
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EM1S7
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25-Apr-26
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Emerging issues and controversies
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14:00-15:00
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and endocrine dysfunction
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15:00-16:00
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Drug-induced endocrinopathies
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16:15-17:15
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Genetic endocrine disease - an overview
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EM3C3
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TBC
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TBC
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Endocrine in-patient grand round
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EM3C4
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TBC
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TBC
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Combined obesity clinic
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EM3C5
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TBC
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TBC
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Thyroid clinic
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EM3C6
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TBC
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TBC
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Combined pituitary clinic
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EM3C7
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TBC
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TBC
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Growth & Endocrine clinic
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EM2W1
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5-Sept-26
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14:00-19:00
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Thyroid and bone disorders
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Radiological evaluation of osteoporosis
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Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
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Thyroid eye disease
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EM2W2
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12-Sept-26
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14:00-19:00
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Adrenal gland and reproductive endocrinology (1)
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· Addison’s disease and Phaeochromocytoma
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· Conn’s and Cushing’s syndrome
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· Radiological evaluation of adrenal disorders
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· Hirsutism and virilization - evaluation and management
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· Endocrine disorders in pregnancy (excluding diabetes)
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EM2W3
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19-Sept-26
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14:00-18:00
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Pituitary gland and reproductive endocrinology (2)
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· Principles and applications of radiotherapy for common pituitary adenomas
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· Surgical management of pituitary tumors, from prolactinoma, acromegaly, incidentaloma to other tumors
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· Evaluation and management of infertility
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EM2W4
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31-Oct-26
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14:00-18:00
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Electrolytes, endocrine tests and hot topics
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· Interpretation of endocrine tests during acute illnesses
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· Hypernatremia and hyperkalaemia
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· Hyponatremia and hypokalaemia
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· Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome
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EM2W5
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7-Nov-26
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14:00-15:00
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MEDM 5202 In-class MCQ Paper Exam
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(20 questions on EM1S4, EM1S5, EM1S6, EM1S7, EM2W1, EM2W2 and EM2W3)
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15:00-18:00
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Paediatric and reproductive endocrinology (3)
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· Acromegaly - a multidisciplinary approach for management and evaluation
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· Short stature - diagnostic evaluation and practical tips for management
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· Congenital adrenal hyperplasia and interpretation of urinary steroid profile
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7-Nov-26
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Submission of MEDM5202 Case Studies (softcopy, by 23:59)
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EM3C8
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TBC
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TBC
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Combined gynae-endocrine clinic
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8-Jan-27
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Submission of MEDM6201 Dissertation (softcopy, by 23:59)
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WM1S1
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9-Jan-27
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Obesity – from epidemiology to pathophysiology
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14:00-15:30
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Weight management - past, present and future
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15:30-16:30
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Exercise in weight management
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16:45-17:45
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy of obesity
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WM1S2
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16-Jan-27
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Management of obesity – from theory to practice
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14:00-15:00
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Obesity- from brain to gut to liver
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15:00-16:00
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Popular diets for weight management - are these sound diets?
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16:15-17:15
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Obesity and diabetes - remission and prevention
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WM2W1
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23-Jan-27
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Interactive case discussion: managing obesity – managing obesity related comorbidities
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14:00-15:00
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Clinical assessment of obesity
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15:15-16:15
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Gynecological complications of obesity
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16:30-17:30
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Peri-operative management of patients undergoing metabolic surgery
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17:30-18:30
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Psycho-behavioral treatment of binge eating disorder in people with obesity
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WM2W2
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30-Jan-27
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Interactive case discussion: managing obesity – a multidisciplinary approach
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14:00-15:00
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Role of metabolic surgery in obesity management
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15:15-16:15
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The role of gut microbiome in obesity
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16:30-17:30
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Cardiovascular complications of obesity
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17:30-18:30
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Practical dietary strategies for weight management
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13-Feb-27
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14:30-15:30
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MEDM 5301 In-class MCQ Paper Exam
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(30 questions on WM1S1, WM1S2, WM2W1 and WM2W2)
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- for those enrolling the full course
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MEDM6401
(Graduation Project)
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20-Feb-27
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14:00-15:00
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Graduation Project Tutorial 1
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-Overview and Introduction
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15:15-17:15
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Graduation Project Tutorial 2 – Statistical Workshop
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13-Mar-27
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Graduation Project Tutorial 3 - Discussion
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14:00-15:00
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Graduation Project Tutorial 3
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(Group 1)
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Graduation Project Tutorial 3
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(Group 2)
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15:00-16:00
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Graduation Project Tutorial 3
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(Group 3)
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Graduation Project Tutorial 3
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(Group 4)
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3-Apr-27
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14:00-14:45
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Presentation Day – Group 1
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14:45-15:30
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Presentation Day – Group 2
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15:30-16:15
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Presentation Day – Group 3
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16:15-17:00
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Presentation Day – Group 4
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17-Apr-27
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Submission of MEDM6401 Graduate Project (softcopy, by 23:59)
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MCQ
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8-May-27
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14:30-16:30
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MCQ
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Total Unit Required: 30
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Units
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Study
Term
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Programme
Modules
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Programme
Codes
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10 units
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Year 1
Term 1-3
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Diabetes Management and Education
I –
III
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MEDM5101 MEDM5102 MEDM6101
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8 units
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Year 1 Term 3
Year 2
Term 1-2
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General Endocrinology and Metabolism
I –
III
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MEDM5201 MEDM5202 MEDM6201
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1 unit
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Year 2 Term 2
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Obesity and Weight Management
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MEDM5301
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11 units
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Year 2 Term 3
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Graduation Project
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MEDM6401
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Programme of Study
MEDM5101 Diabetes Management and Education I (2.3 units)
Symposia
Glucose homeostasis and diabetes – an overview
· Glucose homeostasis and insulin actions
· Diagnosis and classification of diabetes
· Monitoring of diabetes management
Practical diabetes management (1)
· Exercise in diabetes management
· When to use oral agents and which one?
· Hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and sick day management
Practical diabetes management (2)
· When and how to use insulin?
· Intensive insulin therapy
· Other injectable therapies in diabetes
Interactive Workshops – Practical Management
· Exercise in diabetes management
· From diagnosis to management
· Meal planning and weight management - from theory to practice
Clinical Attachment
· Therapeutic diabetes education programme
· Insulin injection education programme
· Continuous glucose monitoring and new devices
· Shared care and quality assurance - risk factors and complication assessment
MEDM5102 Diabetes Management and Education II (4.3 units)
Symposia
Diabetes management in special situations
· Obesity
· Management of diabetes and pregnancy including gestational diabetes
· Dyslipidaemia and hypertension
Diabetic comorbidities (1)
· Childhood diabetes
· Cardiovascular complications of diabetes
· Renal complications of diabetes
· Therapeutics diabetes education
Diabetic comorbidities (2)
· Diabetes in-patient care and special situations
· Retinopathy
· Other comorbidities
Interactive Workshops – Practical Management
· Practical aspects of insulin treatment
· Diabetes self management
· Quality diabetes care
Clinical Attachment
· Weight Management
· Education on meal planning
· Foot care in diabetes
· Gestational diabetes
MEDM6101 Diabetes Management and Education III (3.4 units)
Clinical Attachment
· Diabetes eye clinic
· Diabetic nephropathy clinic
Interactive Workshops - Research Methodologies and Treatment with Clinical Practice
· Research methodologies illustrated with local examples and practical sessions using locally relevant databases
· Statistical analysis made easy - a diabetologist's perspective
· Critical appraisal of landmark studies in diabetes (diagnosis, harm, prognosis and therapy)
Translational of research into clinical practice – holistic patient care in diabetes (1)
· Depression, diabetes distress and quality of life in type 2 diabetes
· Psychological management in obesity and non-communicable diseases
· Communications with patients having diabetes (1)
Translational of research into clinical practice – holistic patient care in diabetes (2)
· Motivational interview – concept and application
· Communications with patients having diabetes (2)
· Peer support in diabetes
Autonomic neuropathy
Continuous glucose monitoring and clamp studies
MEDM5201 General Endocrinology & Metabolism I (1 unit)
Symposia
An introduction to endocrinology
· Overview of homeostasis and endocrine system
· Overview of disease of the hypothalamus pituitary axis
· Genetic endocrine disease - an overview
Hypothalamus-pituitary axis
· Cushing’s syndrome - from diagnosis to management
· Pituitary incidentoloma and prolactinoma
· Acromegaly
Thyroid and bone disorders
· Thyroid disorders – pitfall of diagnosis and management
· Osteoporosis - current management
· Calcium disorders and metabolic bone disease
Clinical Attachment
· Endocrine clinic
· Endocrine case discussion
MEDM5202 General Endocrinology & Metabolism II (3 units)
Symposia
Reproductive endocrinology
· Polycystic ovarian syndrome - its metabolic and endocrine aspects
· Approach to menstrual disturbance and infertility
· Approach to impotence and hypogonadism
Adrenal disorders
· Conn's syndrome and workup for secondary hypertension
· Common lipid disorders - evaluation and update on management
· Phaeochromocytoma and adrenal incidentoloma - workup and management
Common lipid and uncommon childhood endocrine disorders
· Short stature, delayed puberty and overview of other common paediatric endocrine diseases
· Neuroendocrine tumors and updates
· Molecular and biochemical evaluation of endocrine disorders
Emerging issues and controversies
· Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and endocrine dysfunction
· Interpretation of endocrine tests during acute illnesses
· Neurohormonal dysregulation
Interactive Workshops – Practical Management
Thyroid and bone disorders
· Principles and applications of thyroid function tests and bone turnover markers
· Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
· Ophathalmic Graves' Diseases
· Radiological evaluation of osteoporosis
Adrenal gland and reproductive endocrinology (1)
· Addison's disease and Phaeochromocytoma
· Conn's and Cushing's syndrome
· Radiological evaluation of adrenal disorders
· Hirsutism and virilization - evaluation and management
· Endocrine disorders in pregnancy (excluding diabetes)
Pituitary gland and reproductive endocrinology (2)
· Evaluation and management of infertility
· Principles and applications of radiotherapy for common pituitary adenomas
· Prolactinoma (micro vs macro) - medical or surgical treatment
Clinical Attachment
· Endocrine in-patient grand round
· Combined obesity clinic
· Thyroid clinic
· Combined pituitary clinic
· Growth and Endocrine clinic
MEDM6201 General Endocrinology & Metabolism III (4 units)
Interactive Workshops – Practical Management
Electrolytes and lipid disorders (from clinical evaluation to management)
· Common dyslipidaemia and genetic lipid disorders
· Hypernatremia and hyperkalaemia
· Hyponatremia and hypokalaemia
Paediatric and reproductive endocrinology (3)
· Acromegaly - a multidisciplinary approach for management and evaluation
· Short stature - diagnostic evaluation and practical tips for management
· Congenital adrenal hyperplasia and interpretation of urinary steroid profile
Clinical Attachment
· Combined gynae-endocrine clinic
MEDM5301 Obesity & Weight Management (1 unit)
Symposia
Obesity – from epidemiology to pathophysiology
· Origin of obesity – from brain to gut to ectopic sites
· Obesity as a chronic disease – Greater China perspectives
· Role of guy microbiome in obesity
Management of obesity – from theory to practice
· Weight management - past, present and future
· Popular diets for weight management - are these sound diets?
· Role of exercise and behavior modification
Interactive Workshops – Practical Management
Interactive case discussion: managing obesity – managing obesity related co-morbidities
· Clinical assessment of obesity
· Gynecological complications of obesity
· Cardiovascular complications of obesity
· Psychobehavioral treatment of binge eating disorder in obese subjects
Interactive case discussion: managing obesity – a multidisciplinary approach
· Role of metabolic surgery in obesity management
· Exercise and lifestyle modifications
· Peri-operative management of patients undergoing metabolic surgery
· Practical dietary strategies for weight management
MEDM6401 Graduation Project (11 units)
A 5,000-word group project is required to be submitted by the end of the programme
Course Venue:
Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories
Teaching Mode: Face-to-face in person