Diploma
in Men’s Health
The
2009 - 2010
The
Course
Director
Professor Samuel Wong
MD (U of Toronto),
MPH (Johns Hopkins), CCFP (Canada), FRACGP (Australia)
Associate Professor, School of Public Health
Associate Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine
Introduction
Globally, there has been growing interest in men’s health and a movement towards improving it. In 2003, Hong Kong’s Department of Health launched a multimedia campaign to promote the awareness of male-related problems to the public. This has triggered heavy demands for screening programmes, along with an increase in visits to doctors. As health and healthy living are back in the spotlight in post-SARS Hong Kong, it is expected that such demand will continue to grow.
The health profiles of the two sexes show clear differences in terms of mortality and morbidity. Men tend not to seek medical assistance, despite their greater risk of ill health. This is reflected in the organisation and structure of health care services. However, in recent years, traditional models of masculine roles are under threat from changing patterns of work and domestic responsibility, as well as from rapidly evolving female roles. The pressure to adapt has caused all manner of change in modern men, and the resultant crisis has reached every stratum of our society. Men’s fears for their future employability, their worries on self-worth, and their poor lifestyles are leading to the convergence of morbidity patterns that, collectively, point towards immediate action from professionals in all medical disciplines.
As a leading medical school in Hong Kong, the School of Public Health is pleased to announce its fourth year of running the Diploma in Men’s Health programme. In this course, we will look at the biological, lifestyle and behavioral factors that contribute to poor health in men. We will further investigate men’s understanding and reactions to their bodies and minds as well as to illnesses. Men’s roles and relationships in the greater context of marriage, fatherhood and society will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on equipping students with the essential skills of detecting, diagnosing and managing health problems that are relevant and important to men and their families. This year, we will introduce more clinical attachments and teaching to provide hands-on experience for the students. We hope that our proactive approach and supportive environment will stimulate candidates’ interests in this area and that our graduates will apply their new skills and knowledge at home, at work and in the community.
Programme
Objectives
To
provide participants with the knowledge and understanding of common problems and
important issues affecting men’s health
To
equip participants with the essential skills of detecting, diagnosing and
managing health problems of relevance and importance to men and their families
Programme
Structure
The Diploma programme is a one year part-time course consisting of five modules.
Teaching
Format
Classes will normally be conducted on Saturday afternoons. Participants will be required to attend three hours of lecture per week and must complete 220 hours of study for graduation. The teaching format includes seminars, tutorials, project work and critical appraisals.
Programme of Study
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Introduction
Gender
differences in the utilisation of health services
Module I: Sexual / Genitourinary Issues and Clinical Practicum
Male reproductive health: anatomy & physiology, infertility; male contraception
Common diseases of the urinary tract
Sexual dysfunctions and treatment
STDs and their prevention
AIDS and its prevention
Sexuality and sexual orientation
Andropause: Does it exist?
Module II: Common Diseases in Men
Cardiovascular disease management
Diabetes mellitus and related diseases
Respiratory disease management
Management of musculoskeletal diseases
Male osteoporosis
Sports medicine
Male baldness and common skin problems in men
Hepatitis B and colorectal cancer
Module III: Evidence Based Medicine and Project Related to Men’s Health
Introduction to evidence-based medicine
Critical appraisal skills I & II
Qualitative studies: Research methodology and analysis
Module IV: Clinical Skills in Managing Men’s Mental Health
Psychiatric morbidity in men
Essential knowledge on the detection and treatment of mood disorders
Techniques for stress management and the psychological treatment of mood
disorders
Managing marital crises and domestic violence
Addiction: Drug abuse and pathological gambling
Promoting better health at work
Mental health promotion in men
Module V: Sex Counselling
Personal counselling
Sexuality counselling
Intervention approaches in relationship systems
Decision-making on sexually-related medical interventions
Ethical issues in sexuality counselling
Consultation, collaboration, and referral
Teaching
Faculty
The programme will be taught by the academic staff of the Faculty of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, as well as by the leading experts from the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority, and by experienced community doctors.
Graduation
Requirement
The Diploma in Men’s Health will be awarded only upon the fulfilment of the following requirements:
A) Attendance: Students must attend at least 80% of the scheduled lectures, seminars and tutorials.
B) Assessment: Students will be required to complete all course assignments, and pass an integrated examination.
Recognition
Our programme is a quotable qualification approved by the Medical Council of Hong Kong. This course has also been accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) points and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) points (1 contact hour = 1 point).
Tuition
Fees
HK$42,000 payable over two terms
Admission
Requirements
Course participants should have a Bachelor’s degree in medicine from a recognised university or possess post-secondary qualifications with a minimum of three years’ full-time work experience in the health-related sectors.
Other
Benefits
Students can get access to all libraries of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. They can use the Computer Laboratory located on 3/F School of Public Health, Prince of Wales Hospital and have a personal e-mail account.
Application
Procedure
A completed application form must be submitted to the Programme Administrator together with the following:
1. Photocopies of certificates of academic and professional qualifications. Original documents must not be sent.
2. An application fee of HK$180.00 by crossed cheque or bank draft, payable to “The Chinese University of Hong Kong”. The application fee is not refundable.
*Application
form
can be downloaded from here
Closing
Date for Application
30th June 2009
Information
and Enquiries
Ms. Prudence Tang
Programme Administrator
Diploma Programme in Men’s Health
Rm 202, 2/F, School of Public Health
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, N.T.
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2252 8431
Fax: (852) 2145 7489
E-mail: prudence@cuhk.edu.hk
Website: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/med/cmd/dip_men.html
* The final content of the programme is subject to the approval of the University, and the Programme organisers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the programme if necessary.