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DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS
Genetic and Genomic Testing is a fast developing area of medicine which represents the future. In the management of cancer, paediatric disease and prenatal diagnosis, genetics is very much the standard of care in these areas in the new era.
The SPECIALSIED FIELD OF STUDY SURG7100 Genetic CounsellingAim to give a more in-depth study of genetic counselling in prenatal, paediatrics and cancer genetics setting and consist of 3 credit units of each of the following areas to equip the students to go on a genetic counselling or related based career path.
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Risk assessment
Prevention
Therapeutic Management
Risk Calculation and effective communication in genetics
Advancement in Genomics
Genetics in Medicine 1 (Prenatal)
Genetics in Medicine 2 (Paediatrics)
Genetics in Medicine 3 (Cancer)
Case Studies
SURG7101
SURG7102
SURG7103
SURG7104
SURG7105
SURG7106
In Hong Kong and many parts of Asia, genetic counsellor positions are rapidly emerging and knowledge of genetic counselling, interpretation of genetic results and subsequent management of affected patients and their families would equip you with the SUITABLE QUALIFICATION to give you a headstart in this career pathway
Two-years part time full course to gain a Master of Medical Science(Genetic Counselling) degree which includes 12 credit units of 4 core modules and 18 credit units of the Specialised Field of Study SURG7100 Genetic Counselling and Dissertation on the Specialised Field (39 credit units)
This Master course is a QUOTABLE QUALIFICATION approved by the Medical Council of Hong Kong.
Join the Specialised Field of Study SURG7100 Genetic Counselling.
Core CourseCOMPULSORY COURSE *
PAED7100 Principles to Genetic CounsellingThis covers the basis of human genetics and provide an overview of the roles of duties of a genetic counsellor.It allows the development of basic knowledge, clinical skills in genetic counselling.The compulsory core course :https://www.med.hku.hk/images/document/03edu/taught/mmedsc/curriculum/cm_systems.html#PAED7100
SUGGESTED CORE COURSE *SBMS7200 Gene and Gene FunctionsPATH6100 Laboratory Methods and InstrumentationPATH6600 Fundamentals of Common Human DiseasesPATH6700 Recent Advances in Cancer Biology
* Possibility of e-learning platform and course examination to be taken in Mainland China if student is unable to come to Hong Kong to do the exam due to special circumstances
Learning outcomes
On completion of these courses, students will be able to :demonstrate in -depth understanding of genetic disorders, risks and management; and communicate information to patients and families in prenatal, paediatrics and cancer genetics setting.handle the emotions and psychosocial need of patients and families with genetic disease.conduct genetic counselling sessions.acquire the latest genetic and genomic knowledge and technologies.conduct basic research in genetic counselling or related fields.
Enquiry for the Specialised Field of Studies (Genetic Counseling)Professor Ava KwongDaniel C K Yu Professor in Breast Cancer ResearchDepartment of SurgeryThe University of Hong Kong Tel : +852 2255 4773Fax : +852 2817 2291email : [email protected] (Programme Director Prof Ava Kwong and Assistant Programme Coordinator Dr Rita Chang) [email protected] (Course Administrator: Jessica Lo) [email protected] (Course Coordinator: Candy Tsoi)
General EnquiriesMMedSc Office, Medical Faculty Tel : 3917 9155Fax : 2818 4913email : [email protected]
Mode of teaching
Who should apply
Mode of teaching of this specialised study will be through e- learning, e-workshops, literature review, essay writing, and includes the final dissertation. Online course will be in the evenings and weekends and also flexible access hours to learning materials on line to facilitate those with full time employment .
Admission requirements and For more details for eligibility for entry for Master of the full Medical Science MMedSc (Genetic Counseling)
Clinicians, Nurses, Laboratory Researchers, Scientists and Technicians, Pharmaceutical Industry, Psychologists, Social Workers, Health Care Management Administrators and those seeking to develop a career in this genetic counselling related work.
Tuition Fee for Master of Medical Sciences HKD $153,600 For Individual Course HKD $2,230 per credit unit (Specialised Field of Study – Genetic Counselling consist of 18 credit units)
Programme directors and Co-directors
Lectures and Teachers will be from highly respected faculty whose has world class clinical research advances in the field of genetics in clinical and laboratory setting.
Honorary Overseas Advisors
Professor Ava KwongDepartment of Surgery LKS Faculty of MedicineThe University of Hong Kong
James M Ford Professor of Medicine (Oncology), Pediatrics (Medical Genetics) and Genetics Director, Stanford Clinical Cancer Genomics ProgramStanford University School of Medicine
Allison W. Kurian, M.D., M.ScMedical oncologist, Breast specialist, Cancer geneticistAssociate Professor of Medicine (Oncology) andHealth Research and Policy at the Stanford University Medical Center
Christian Singer ProfessorDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyMedical University of Vienna
Kelly E Ormond, MS, CGC, LGCProfessor, Dept of GeneticsCo-Director, MS Human Genetics and Genetic CounselingFaculty, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE)Stanford University
Dr Brian Hon-Yin ChungClinical Associate ProfessorDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine,LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr. Mary H.Y. TangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology LKS Faculty of Medicine , The University of Hong Kong
Application deadline 31st May 2021 for full Master of Medical Science Course For Specialised Field of Study without a full Master degree, application deadline will be one month before the module but early application is advisable to guarantee a place.
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