Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnosis and Therapeutics in Internal Medicine

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Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnosis and Therapeutics in Internal Medicine (PDipIntMed&Therapeutics) - approved by Medical Council as quotable qualification

Introduction
This course aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of primary care doctors on diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions with an emphasis on therapeutics and long term follow up in primary care setting; by presenting information on internal medicine that is practical, concise and relevant, highlighting new approaches and directions for patient management; utilizing whole class lectures, interactive workshops, case based presentations and discussions; prescribed self-learning reading and multimedia video; and practical clinical attachments; with English as the medium of instruction. It will also provide a good opportunity for participants to interface and liaise with different specialists in internal medicine.

A 2 years part-time program with 12 modules of academic study; comprising of three 4 hour sessions, 2 hours of clinical attachment and satisfactory performance of one from five MCQ question assessment. As well as completion of a 3,000 to 3,500 word written assessment.

Aims / Objectives

To promote the practice of internal medicine among primary care / family doctors and trainees in Family Medicine
To equip them with updated information on common medical conditions
To provide them with skills in the diagnosis of these conditions
To improve their confidence in long-term management strategies
To present information on internal medicine that is practical, concise and relevant
To appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of internal medicine
To emphasize the gate-keeper / first-point-of-contact role of these doctors
To foster and strengthen collaboration links between primary and specialist care
To cultivate a culture of continuing to pursue developments with consequences for diagnosis and therapeutics

Enquiries
Executive Officer
University Department of Medicine
Room 409, 4/F Professorial Block
Queen Mary Hospital
Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

Tel: +852-2255-4607
Email : thru the Contact Us webpage
http://www.medic.hku.hk/postdip.htm

Disclaimer
Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure that all aspects of the program announced will take place as scheduled, we reserve the rights to make changes at any time should the need arises.