Module 1: Lectures (7 sessions)
- Overview of epidemiology, pathophysiology and management of common endocrine disorders
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Course Code
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Date
2024
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Time
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Description
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EM1S1
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Mar 9
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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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Genetic endocrine disease - an overview
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EM1S2
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Mar 16
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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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Mar 23
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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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EM1S4
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Apr 6
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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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EM1S5
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Apr 13
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Adrenal disorders
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14:00-15:00
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Conn's syndrome and workup 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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Apr 20
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Common lipid and uncommon childhood endocrine disorders
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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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Common lipid disorders - evaluation and update on management
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16:15-17:15
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Molecular and biochemical evaluation of endocrine disorders
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EM1S7
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Apr 27
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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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Interpretation of endocrine tests during acute illnesses
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16:15-17:15
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Neurohormonal dysregulation
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Module 2: Interactive workshops (5 sessions)
- Demonstrate the principles of diagnostic evaluation and management of common endocrine disorders using a multidisciplinary approach
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Course Code
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Date
2024
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Time
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Description
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EM2W1
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Sep 7
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14:00-19:00
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Thyroid and bone disorders
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- Principles and applications of thyroid function tests and bone turnover markers
- Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
- Radiological evaluation of osteoporosis
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EM2W2
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Sep 14
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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
- Conn's and Cushing's syndrome
- Radiological evaluation of adrenal disorders
- Hirsutism and virilization - evaluation and management
- Endocrine disorders in pregnancy (excluding diabetes)
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EM2W3
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Oct 5
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14:00-19:00
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Pituitary gland and reproductive endocrinology (2)
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- Surgical management of pituitary tumors, from prolactinoma, acromegaly, incidentaloma to other tumors
- Principles and applications of radiotherapy for common pituitary adenomas
- Evaluation and management of infertility
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EM2W4
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Oct 12
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14:00-19:00
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Electrolytes and lipid disorders
(from clinical evaluation to management)
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MCQ examination (20 questions)
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EM2W5
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Oct 19
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14:00-19:00
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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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Lecture Venue:
Seminar Room 1, 2/F, Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories
Module 3: Clinical Attachments (8 sessions)
- Illustrate the outpatient and inpatient management through clinical attachments
- Scheduled on weekdays in the teaching hospital from August to December 2023. Students will have to attend clinical attachments of the following eight topics -
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Course Code
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Topic
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EM3C1
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Endocrine clinic
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EM3C2
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Endocrine case discussion
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EM3C3
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Endocrine in-patient grand round
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EM3C4
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Combined obesity clinic
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EM3C5
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Thyroid clinic
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EM3C6
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Combined pituitary clinic
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EM3C7
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Growth and endocrine clinic
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EM3C8
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Combined gynae-endocrine clinic
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