Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnosis and Therapeutics in Internal Medicine Department of Medicine - HKU & QMH

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1 Schedule of Teaching - Timetable Times: Saturday: 2:30pm to 7:00pm & Sunday: 9:00am to 6:30pm Venue: (for specific room number please refer to individual modules time table) Time Module Module Director(s) Sep 2007 Respiratory Medicine Prof WK Lam Nov 2007 Haematology Prof Raymond Liang / Dr YH Leung Feb 2008 Geriatrics Dr LW Chu Mar 2008 Clinical Pharmacology Prof CR Kumana Jun 2008 Cardiology Prof CP Lau / Prof HF Tse 5-6 Jul 2008 Endocrinology & Diabetes Dr Kathryn Tan October 2008 Infectious Diseases & Medical Dermatology Dr Bing Lam & Dr CK Yeung Nov 2008 Rheumatology Dr Temy MY Mok 7-8 Feb 2009 Neurology Prof SL Ho April 2009 Nephrology Prof TM Chan June 2009 Hepatology & Gastroenterology Prof CL Lai July / August to be announced Medical Oncology Prof Richard Epstein

2 Respiratory Medicine: September 2007 (Saturday & Sunday) Lecture Theatre 4, G/F, Cheung Kung Hai Conference Centre, William MW Mong Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong 22 Sept - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Clinical approach to common respiratory symptoms Prof Mary Ip 15:15-16:00 Introduction to Investigations of respiratory diseases Prof WK Lam 16:00-16:45 Respiratory infections (I) : influenza, pneumonias Dr Bing Lam (including Legionnaire's Disease, melioidosis, SARS) 17:15-18:00 Respiratory infections (II) : lung abscess, bronchial sepsis : bronchiectasis, panbronchiolitis, Dr James Ho Chest Imagings : plain CXRs, CT thorax, MRI, PET Approach to a solitary pulmonary nodule Dr Clara Pang & Dr David Lam 23 Sept - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Modern treatment of tuberculosis Dr WW Yew 9:45-10:30 Practical approach to treatment of asthma Dr Julie Wang 10:30-11:15 Update on treatment of COPD treatment and critical Dr David Lam appraisal of GOLD guideline 11:15-11:30 Coffee / Tea Break 11:30-12:15 Approach to patients with interstitial lung disease (including idiopathic, vasculitis-associated, druginduced, occupational, BOOP, sarcoidosis) Interpretations of basic lung function tests Inhalation therapy for airflow obstruction : use of nebulization, MDI, CFC-free MDI, turbuhaler, accuhaler, handihaler, spacers Oxygen therapy and devices, pulse oximeter Dr Maria Wong & Dr James Ho Prof WK Lam & Dr Julie Wang 14:15-15:00 Recent advances in the management of CA lung Dr James Ho (including LELC ) 15:00-15:45 Practical approach to obstructive sleep apnoea Prof Mary Ip 15:45-16:30 Management of respiratory failure and cor pulmonale Dr Matthew Wong 16:45-17:30 Management of pleural diseases and pulmonary embolism Interpretations of arterial blood gases, pleural fluid tests, serology/disease markers (e.g. ANCAs, TTF- 1, anti-jo-1), and polysomnogram tracings. CPAP and non-invasive ventilation Dr James Ho Dr Lam Bing & Dr Jamie Lam Clinical Attachments:- each session includs visits to fibreoptic bronchoscopy room: standard FOB, autofluorescence bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound guided FNA (actual cases, or videos); Lung Function Tests Lab and Sleep Study Lab - observational only. There are 6 time slots all for 2-4 pm: 5th (Mon), 9th (Fri), 12th (Mon), 26th (Mon) November 2007 and 10th (Mon), 14th (Fri) December 2007 Sponsored by: AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline and Nycomed.

3 Haematology: November 2007 (Saturday & Sunday) Mrs Chen Yang Foo Oi Telemedicine Centre, 2/F, Room A2-08, William MW Mong Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong 17 Nov - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Approach to patients with anemia Dr Eric Tse 15:15-16:00 Update on myeloproliferative disease Dr Eric Tse 16:00-16:45 Treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome Dr YH Leung 17:15-18:00 Latest advance on therapy for acute leukaemia Dr YH Leung Cases Discussion- Patients with abnormal blood counts Dr YH Leung / Dr Eric Tse 18 Nov - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Approach and treatment of bleeding tendency I- Prof YL Kwong Platelet 9:45-10:30 Approach and treatment of bleeding tendency II- Prof YL Kwong Coagulation 10:30-11:00 Workshop: Patients with Bleeding and clotting Prof YL Kwong problems 11:00-11:15 Coffee / Tea Break 11:15-12:00 Update on treatment of Thrombophilia Dr Albert Lie 12:00-12:45 Practical Management of Antithrombotic Therapy Dr Albert Lie 12:45-13:15 Workshop on thrombosis Dr Albert Lie 14:15-15:00 Recent advance on treatment of lymphoma Prof Raymond Liang 15:00-15:45 Treatment of Myeloma Dr CS Chim 15:45-16:30 Updates on Immunoglobulin and Plasma Dr WY Au exchange therapy 16:45-17:30 Issues with Blood Products Transfusion Dr CS Chim Approach to Patients with lymphadenopathy Prof Raymond Liang / Dr CS Chim / Dr WY Au Clinical attachment : Wednesday: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Venue: K20N QMH - Haematology Grand Round Wednesday: 14:30 PM-16:30 PM Venue: S6 OPD Haematology Clinic Both includes visits to J8N Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (BMT)

4 Geriatrics: February 2008 (Saturday & Sunday) Lecture Theatre 1, G/F, Cheung Kung Hai Conference Centre, William MW Mong Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong 16 Feb - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Introduction: Ageing and geriatric services in Hong Kong Dr LW Chu 15:15-16:00 Dementia: Diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management 16:00-16:45 Workshop: Interactive case discussion with illustration of cognitive assessment tools, lab. test results. CT, MRI, PET & SPECT. 17:15-18:00 Clinical approach: Geriatric assessment in the elderly Dr LW Chu Dr LW Chu Dr James Luk 18:00-19:00 Falls in the elderly Dr James Luk 17 Feb - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Gait disorder in the elderly Dr CP Chung 9:45-10:30 Workshop: Interactive case discussion on urinary incontinence in the elderly. Urodynamics: illustration of common causes will be included Dr CP Chung 10:30-11:15 Dizziness in the elderly Dr CP Chung 11:15-11:30 Coffee / Tea Break 11:30-12:15 Workshop: Interactive case discussion on dysphagia in the elderly with illustrations of VFSS assessment Dr James Luk 12:15-13:15 Rehabilitation of the elderly Dr James Luk 14:15-15:00 Drug use in the elderly Dr Felix Chan 15:00-15:45 Pressure ulcer management Dr Felix Chan 15:45-16:30 Nutrition in the elderly Dr Felix Chan 16:45-17:30 Medical management for elderly living in old aged homes- infectious diseases 17:30-18:30 Medical management for elderly living in old aged homes- non-infectious diseases Dr Patrick Chiu Dr Patrick Chiu Clinical Attachments of day rehabilitation settings in day hospital Thursday afternoon: 21, 28 February; 6, 13 March or 3 April 2008

5 Clinical Pharmacology: March 2008 (Saturday & Sunday) Lecture Theatre 1, G/F, Cheung Kung Hai Conference Centre, William MW Mong Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong 15 Mar - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Introduction: Role of Clinical Pharmacology in Modern Therapeutics Prof CR Kumana 15:15-16:00 When do Drug levels matter and why? What Role for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring? Prof CR Kumana / Prof Sidney Tam 16:00-16:45 Drug Toxicity and Overdose Dr Matthew Tsui (SMO, Dept of A & E, QMH) 17:15-18:00 Medication errors: To Err is Human Mr Raymond WM Mak (Pharmacy, QMH) Case scenarios: Drug adverse effects and interactions that matter Prof CR Kumana 16 Mar - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Coping with new therapeutic claims; A common sense approach to evaluating clinical trial results Prof CR Kumana 9:45-10:30 Contemporary drug prescribing and therapeutic strategies about which primary care physicians should become aware 10:45-11:30 What good is meta-analysis? Why and how to think of Number Needed to Treat (NNT) 11:30-12:15 Recent clinical studies / guidelines that have changed / challenged medical practice Discussion & interpretation of some published clinical drug trial findings Prof Cindy Lam Prof CR Kumana Prof CR Kumana / Dr Kathryn Tan Prof CR Kumana / Dr Kathryn Tan 14:15-15:00 Drug usage in pregnancy (and during lactation) Dr Amelia PW Hui ( Dept of O & G, HKU) 15:00-15:45 Optimizing corticosteroid therapy Dr Temy MY Mok 15:45-16:30 Challenge of antibiotic prescribing for primary care physicians (1) 16:45-17:30 Challenge of antibiotic prescribing for primary care physicians (2) Therapeutic conference on Antibiotics Dr TP Lam (FMU) / Dr Ivan Hung Prof PL Ho (Microbiology, HKU) Prof Wing-Hong Seto (Microbiology, QMH) / Dr Ivan Hung / Prof CR Kumana

6 Cardiology: June 2008 (Saturday & Sunday) 14 Jun - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Clinical approach to common cardiovascular Prof CP Lau symptoms 15:15-16:00 Practical guide for ECG Interpretation Dr Kathy Lee 16:00-16:45 Current role of non-invasive and invasive cardiac Dr Carmen WS Chan imaging techniques 17:15-18:00 Practical approach on evaluation and Prof Hung-Fat Tse management of cardiovascular risk factors ECG Workshop Dr Kathy Lee/ Prof CP Lau 15 Jun - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Hypertension guideline in practice Prof Hung-Fat Tse 9:45-10:30 Recent advances in management of acute and Dr Elaine Chau chronic heart failure 10:30-11:15 Current management issues in stable angina. Prof CP Lau 11:15-11:30 Coffee / Tea Break 11:30-12:15 Heart murmur in adult: when would you like to take action? Dr YM Lam Prof HF Tse, Dr L Chow Case based discussion on the management of hypertension (TMH), Dr YK Lau (RH) Case based discussion on the management of shortness of breath 14:15-15:00 Latest Advances on treatment of acute coronary Prof Stephen Lee syndrome. 15:00-15:45 Managing cardiac arrhythmias: general principles Dr Raymond HW Chan of investigation and management? 15:45-16:30 Management strategies for atrial fibrillation. Dr David Siu 16:45-17:30 Cardiac emergencies: acute pulmonary Dr KW Ho embolism, acute aortic diseases and hypertensive crisis Case based discussion on the cardiac emergencies Dr Linda Lam / Dr Katherine Fan / Dr SK Li (PYNEH) Cardiology clinical attachment Session 1: Echocardiography and Treadmill session Session 2: CCU session- external cardioversion, IABP, Temporary pacing Last updated: 27 June 2008

7 Endocrinology & Diabetes: 5-6 July 2008 (Saturday & Sunday) 5 Jul - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes Dr WS Chow 15:15-16:00 Treatment modalities in diabetes Prof Karen Lam 16:00-16:45 Management of diabetic complications Dr WS Chow 17:15-18:00 Special issues in diabetes management (sick day management, pregnancy etc) Practical aspects of insulin therapy Dr Nelson Wat Dr Nelson Wat Assessment of diabetes complications 6 Jul - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Biochemical and radiological evaluation of thyroid disorders Dr Kathryn Tan 9:45-10:30 Diagnosis and management of common thyroid disorders (including thyroid nodules) 10:45-11:30 Complications of thyroid disease and Graves ophthalmopathy 11:30-12:15 Management of thyroid disorders during pregnancy Interpretations of thyroid function tests Dr Kathryn Tan Prof Annie Kung Prof Annie Kung Prof Sidney Tam Effects of non-thyroidal drugs on thyroid function 14:15-15:00 Recent advances on treatment of osteoporosis Dr TP Ip and metabolic bone disease 15:00-15:45 Approach to manage male hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction Dr KK Lee 15:45-16:30 Approach to a patient with menstrual disorders Dr Annette Tso 16:45-17:30 Secondary hypertension: Diagnosis and treatment Dr Liza Ong Dr Jenny Leung Interpretation of bone mineral density tests Clinical attachment to Diabetes Centre Clinical attachment to Osteoporosis Centre

8 Infectious Diseases & Medical Dermatology: October 2008 (Saturday & Sunday) 18 Oct - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Management Approach to drug Eruptions Dr CK Yeung 15:15-16:00 Treatment of Infections of the skin and soft tissues 16:00-16:45 Management of life threatening dermtoses 17:15-18:00 Cutaneous manifestations of medical diseases: Implication on treatment Dr Henry Chan Dr Henry Chan Dr King-Man Ho Dr CK Yeung Pictorial tour of common dermatoses 19 Oct - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Diagnostic and therapeutic principles of Infectious Disease Dr ST Lai 9:45-10:30 Infectious diseases after international travel: Diagnosis and treatment Dr Ivan Hung 10:45-11:30 Clinical Approach to Fever of Unknown Origin Dr Bing Lam 11:30-12:15 Therapeutic approach to common Infection of respiratory system Dr Bing Lam Dr Ivan Hung Case based discussion 14:15-15:00 Treatment of infection of the GI tract: acute and Dr Ivan Hung chronic diarrhoea 15:00-15:45 Update on treatment of endocarditis and Dr Raymond HW Chan Intravascular Infections 15:45-16:30 Current therapy for urinary Tract Infection Dr Sydney CW Tang 16:45-17:30 Treatment of meningitis and central nervous system infection Dr Patrick Li (QEH) Dr Bing Lam Case based discussion

9 Rheumatology: November 2008 (Saturday & Sunday) 22 Nov - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Approach to patients with rheumatic complaints Dr Raymond WS Wong 15:15-16:00 Investigation of patients with rheumatic complaints Dr Raymond WS Wong 16:00-16:45 Principles of drug treatment of rheumatic disorders Dr Carmen TK Ho 17:15-18:00 Non-drug treatment of rheumatic disorders Dr Carmen TK Ho Serology tests and their clinical interpretation Dr Eric YT Chan 23 Nov - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Update on treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus Dr Temy MY Mok 9:45-10:30 Management of other connective tissue disorders Dr Temy MY Mok 10:45-11:30 Approach to unsuspected rheumatic disorders Speaker to be announced 11:30-12:15 Treatment of emergency rheumatic disorders Speaker to be announced Case based discussion on the management of soft tissue rheumatism and regional pain syndromes Dr Carmen TK Ho 14:15-15:00 Update on gout and pseudo-gout Dr Kar-Ho Chan 15:00-15:45 Update on therapy for rheumatoid arthritis Dr Kar-Ho Chan 15:45-16:30 Approach to treatment of patients with ankylosing spondylitis and other sero-negative arthritis Dr RWS Wong 16:45-17:30 Treatment of osteoarthritis Speaker to be announced Case based discussion on the management of rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis Dr Kar-Ho Chan

10 Neurology: 7-8 February 2009 (Saturday & Sunday) 7 Feb - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Approach to neurological diagnosis Prof SL Ho 15:15-16:00 Neurological investigations: EEG, EMG, NCV, imaging studies 16:00-16:45 Headaches & trigeminal neuralgia: diagnosis and management 17:15-18:00 Common movement disorders: diagnosis and management Case-based discussion of: a) approach to neurological diagnosis b) Parkinson s disease Dr Windsor Mak Dr Windsor Mak Prof SL Ho Prof SL Ho 8 Feb - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Stroke 1: diagnosis, risk factors, neuroimaging Prof Raymond TF Cheung 9:45-10:30 Stroke 2: acute therapy, prevention Prof Raymond TF Cheung 10:45-11:30 Dizziness and impaired consciousness: Dr Windsor Mak diagnosis & management 11:30-12:15 Diagnosis & management of epilepsy Dr Windsor Mak Prof Raymond TF Cheung Introduction to NIH Stroke Scale 14:15-15:00 Common CNS infections: diagnosis and Dr Koon-Ho Chan management 15:00-15:45 Update on treatment of multiple sclerosis & demyelinating disorders 15:45-16:30 Approach to patients with myasthenia gravis, common neuropathies & myopathies Dr Koon-Ho Chan Dr Koon-Ho Chan 16:45-17:30 Neurorehabilitation Dr Leonard SW Li Dr Leonard SW Li 2 case-based discussion on the management of neurorehabilitation

11 Nephrology (18-19 April 2009) 18 Apr - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Presenting features and investigations in renal medicine Dr Sydney Tang 15:15-16:00 Workshop: Interpretation of renal investigations 16:00-16:45 Workshop: Electrolytes and acid-base disorders 17:15-18:00 Treatment of specific renal diseases (II) - IgA nephropathy, renal vasculitis, anti-gbm disease 18:00-19:00 Acute renal failure important causes, diagnosis, and management Dr Sydney Tang Dr Sydney Tang Prof KN Lai Prof KN Lai 19 Apr - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Kidney transplantation the basics Prof TM Chan 9:45-10:30 Management of the kidney transplant recipient Prof TM Chan 10:45-11:30 Treatment of specific renal diseases (III) lupus nephritis, renal diseases in Sjogren s syndrome, multiple myeloma, HUS/TTP Prof TM Chan 11:30-12:15 Approach to tubulointerstitial diseases Dr SL Lui 12:15-13:15 Specific renal diseases (I) minimal change Dr SL Lui disease, membranous nephropathy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis 14:15-15:00 Workshop: Dr Cindy BY Choy Case discussions acute renal failure / glomerular diseases 15:00-15:45 Chronic renal failure complications and Dr Cindy BY Choy management 15:45-16:30 Dialysis as long-term renal replacement therapy Dr WK Lo 16:45-17:30 Drugs and the kidney Dr Angela Wang Case discussions dialysis / renal transplantation Dr Angela Wang

12 Hepatology & Gastroenterology (13-14 Jun 2009) 13 Jun - Saturday Session 1 14:30-15:15 Interpretation of liver function test Dr MF Yuen 15:15-16:00 Screening and treatment for hepatocellular Prof CL Lai / Dr MF Yuen carcinoma 16:00-16:45 Treatment of chronic hepatitis B (I) Prof CL Lai 17:15-18:00 Treatment of chronic hepatitis B (II) Prof CL Lai Case Discussion- Liver Prof CL Lai / Dr MF Yuen 14 Jun - Sunday Session 2 9:00-9:45 Advances in therapeutic endoscopy procedures Speaker to be announced and imaging in GI tract 9:45-10:30 Treatment of GI motility problems: Constipation Speaker to be announced and diarrhoea 10:45-11:30 Treatment of Helicobacter pylori and dyspepsia Prof Benjamin CY Wong 11:30-12:15 Gastric and Colon cancer: Screening, diagnosis Prof Benjamin CY Wong and management Prof Benjamin CY Wong Case discussion- Case history of patients with dyspepsia, GERD, resistant Helicobacter pylori infection, etc. 14:15-15:00 Treatment of complications of cirrhosis Dr George KK Lau 15:00-15:45 Treatment of hepatitis C and other liver diseases Dr George KK Lau 15:45-16:30 HBV under immunosuppression Dr George KK Lau 16:45-17:30 Update on management of gastro-esophageal Dr TK Cheung reflux disease Case scenario- capsule endoscopy, double balloon enteroscopy, CT colonoscopy, etc. When, why and how? Dr TK Cheung

13 Medical Oncology (July / August 2009) Dates to be announced {date} - Saturday Session 1 Time Topics: preclinical Speaker 14:30-15:15 Screening for breast cancer To be announced 15:15-16:00 Screening and management of early colorectal To be announced cancer 16:00-16:45 Screening and management of early prostate To be announced cancer 17:15-18:00 Diagnosis of familial cancer syndromes To be announced 18:00-19:00 Interactive workshop: Recent advances in the molecular pathology of cancer To be announced {date} - Sunday Session 2 Time Topics: diagnosis and management Speaker 9:00-9:45 Approach to the patient with a breast lump To be announced 9:45-10:30 Approach to the patient with a liver tumour To be announced 10:45-11:30 Approach to the patient with an upper To be announced gastrointestinal (oesophageal or gastric) cancer 11:30-12:15 Recent advances in radiologic imaging and To be announced diagnosis of cancer 12:15-13:15 Interactive workshop: Utility of CT-PET scanning To be announced in oncology Time Topics: therapeutic Speaker 14:15-15:00 Target-specific anticancer drug therapy To be announced 15:00-15:45 Management of nasopharyngeal cancer To be announced 15:45-16:30 Hormonal management of breast cancer To be announced 16:45-17:30 Fertility issues in cancer patients To be announced 17:30-18:30 Interactive workshop: Recent advances in radiation oncology To be announced