Certificate Course in Clinical Dermatology
臨床皮膚醫學證書課程
This Certificate Course aims to upgrade healthcare practitioners' knowledge and skills in the care of patients with dermatological problems. Jointly organised by the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care and Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, the Course comprises 10 seminars conducted by specialists in dermatology, plastic surgery, paediatrics and microbiology using a problem-oriented approach. Applicants can choose to attend the full Course or individual seminars (spot admission).
Locally, it is the first and currently the sole certificate course that provides practising doctors, Chinese medicine practitioners, and healthcare professionals with further training in dermatology. Over 800 participants have completed this Course since its inception in 2007. A certificate will be awarded to those attending at least 80% of the full course. Accreditation for CME points will be applied to the respective Colleges of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong Medical Association, Hong Kong Doctors' Union and the Department of Health.
Admissions
Enrolment of the following Course for healthcare professionals (western doctors, Chinese medicine practitioners, nurses, physiotherapists) as well as LMC candidates is now CLOSED.
Certificate Course in Clinical Dermatology 20
Fees
Tuition fee - Full course | $5,000 |
Spot admission | $700 for each seminar |
Application Procedures
Application Form (pending)
Payment Method
By bank transfer to Bank of China Hong Kong (BOCHK) via one of the following channels:
- Faster Payment System (FPS)
- Internet banking transfer
- Mobile banking transfer
- Branch counter (Cash/Cheque/Fund transfer)
- Cheque deposit machine
Bank Name: HKU – DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MED & PRIMARY CARE
Account Number: 012-0462-22500-0
*Bank-in Methods via ATM machine, Cash deposit machine, and BOCHK mobile app are NOT supported.
Please complete and send the application form together with proof/receipt of payment to us by:
Email: cccd@hku.hk
Fax: 2814 7475
Post: Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong,
3/F Ap Lei Chau Clinic, 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, HK.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Delay in free payment will slow down the processing time of your application. Confirmation of registration will be notified in writing. Fees are not refundable, except in the event that the Course is over-subscribed.
Objectives
Background
Dermatological problems are frequently presented by patients in the primary care setting, either as the main complaint or as complications of other illnesses. However, it is widely recognised that there has been relatively little undergraduate training to meet the need of healthcare practitioners in today's primary care setting. As a result, many of them have, over the years, attended various stand alone lectures or seminars in order to improve their skills in looking after skin problems.
This 10-week Certificate Course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the dermatological problems commonly seen in primary care setting and to update the participants in the diagnosis and management of these conditions.
Objectives
- To present information on clinical dermatology that is practical, concise and relevant to primary care
- To enhance healthcare professionals' knowledge in the recognition, assessment and management of common dermatological problems
- To emphasize the aspects of care that are different for patients with dermatological problems
- To emphasize the importance of prevention and health maintenance in patients with dermatological problems
Content & Schedule
Course Content
Ten seminars (via Zoom) on the following topics* will be held on Saturday afternoon (2:30 – 4:30 pm) between November 2021 and January 2022 (two topics for each session):
DATE (Saturday) |
TOPIC | SPEAKER |
8 Oct 2022 | Acne and rosacea Allergy and urticaria |
Dr Yeung Chi Keung |
15 Oct | Diagnostic algorithms for common dermatoses Contact dermatitis in Hong Kong |
Dr Christina Wong Sze Man Dr Lee Tze Yuen |
22 Oct | Psoriasis and other scaling eruptions Scalp, hair and nail disorders |
Dr Yeung Chi Keung Dr Leung Sze Kee |
29 Oct | Genital dermatoses Cutaneous manifestation in systemic diseases |
Dr Lo Kuen Kong Dr Mandy Chan Wai Man |
5 Nov | Use of Dermoscopy in primary care Common facial dermatoses |
TBC Dr Leung Sze Kee |
12 Nov | Paediatric skin diseases Geriatric skin disorders |
Dr Francis Ip Fong Cheng Dr Laura Lau |
19 Nov | Common dermatological therapy and advance in dermatological treatment Benign and malignant skin tumours and practical tips in skin surgery |
Dr Christina Wong Sze Man Dr George Li Kam Hop |
26 Nov | Common cutaneous infections Sexually transmissible diseases (STD) |
Dr Samson Wong Sai Yin Dr Ho King Man |
3 Dec | Dermatology emergency and blistering diseases Cosmetic dermatology – an overview |
Prof Henry Chan Hin Lee |
10 Dec | Genodermatoses: what primary physician should know Drug eruption and management |
Dr Agnes Chan Wai Sze Dr Johnny Chan Chun Yin |
*Topics may be revised in future
Schedule
The Course requires an attendance of one session (2 hours) per week. The seminars will be held on Saturday afternoon.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | First seminar topic |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Second seminar topic |
Venue
The seminars will be conducted via Zoom, participants are required to have online access for the seminars, the zoom links will be emailed to participants before each seminar.
Awards & Accreditations
Award of Certificate
The Certificate in Clinical Dermatology will be awarded to the participants who have enrolled in the full Course and attended at least 80% of the sessions.
CME Accreditations
Accreditations for CME points will be applied to the Colleges of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Department of Health, Hong Kong Medical Association and Hong Kong Doctors Union.
College /Association
|
CME Points
|
||
Max for whole function
|
Per day
|
CME category
|
|
Department of Health |
20
|
2
|
Non-specialists
|
Doctors Union |
20
|
2
|
Non-specialists
|
Hong Kong Medical Association |
20
|
2
|
Non-specialists
|
Hong Kong College of Community Medicine |
10
|
2
|
-
|
Hong Kong College of Dental Surgeons |
20
|
2
|
Cat B
|
Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine |
12
|
2
|
PC
|
Hong Kong College of Family Physicians |
10
|
2
|
Cat 5.2
|
Hong Kong College of Ophthalmologists |
1
|
-
|
Passive
|
Hong Kong College of Paediatricians |
-
|
2
|
Cat E
|
Hong Kong College of Pathologists |
15
|
2
|
PP
|
Hong Kong College of Physicians |
6
|
-
|
-
|
Hong Kong College of Radiologists |
20
|
2
|
Cat B
|
Hong Kong College of Surgeons |
18
|
2
|
Passive
|
* Past CME record (for reference only)
People
Academic Director
Dr LAM Tai Pong
Principal Clinical Practitioner, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Course Advisors
Prof Wong Kwok On
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Prof CHAN Hin Lee Henry
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Honorary Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Course Co-ordinator
Dr WONG Sze Man Christina
Associate Consultant, Queen Mary Hospital
Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
List of Speakers
Dr YEUNG Chi Keung
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr LEE Tze Yuen
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Dr LEUNG Sze Kee
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Dr LO Kuen Kong
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr HO King Man
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr LI Kam Hop George
Specialist in Plastic Surgery
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr HO Hok Kung Marco
Specialist in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr WONG Sai Yin Samson
Specialist in Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr IP Fong Cheng Francis
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr Laura Lau
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Senior Medical Officer, Department of Health, HKSAR
Dr CHAN Chun Yin Johnny
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr CHAN Wai Man Mandy
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Dr CHAN Wai Sze Agnes
Specialist in Dermatology & Venereology
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Learning Outcomes
Executive Summary
Background
There is an increasing worldwide trend to strengthen the quality of primary care doctors by further postgraduate studies. Although overseas experiences have indicated improvements in doctors’ clinical practice and other areas after taking postgraduate courses, little is known about the possible effect of these courses in enabling doctors to handle cases which would reduce burden of specialists and their participation in more demanding community healthcare activities. A study that aimed to fill the gap in this respect was conducted in 2008 and the Certificate Course in Clinical Dermatology (CCCD) was selected as its main subject.
Aims
- To examine the learning outcomes of the CCCD, including improvement in clinical skill, patient care and participation in community healthcare
- To document the practice characteristics of the graduates before and after the Course, including the number of patients and cases handled in relation to the course subject, level of confidence and the percentage of referral to dermatologists
- To examine the doctors’ expectations of postgraduate studies, and the long-term effect upon graduation, e.g. lifelong learning and updating of medical knowledge, initiative in further contribution to community heathcar
Methods
A quantitative survey and a pre- and post-Course quiz assessment were used to evaluate the learning outcomes of the students.
A questionnaire designed by the research team was sent to all graduates of CCCD of year 2007 between August and December 2008 after its pilot test in mid-July of the same year. To enhance the response rate, three rounds of invitation were sent followed by telephone reminders. The questionnaire itself was anonymous but was coded with a reference number to identify the respondent for the lucky draw prizes or for deletion from the next round of invitation.
The students of CCCD of the class Oct-Dec 2008, who were still studying the course in that period, were invited to take a pre-Course quiz at the first session on 8 October 2008 and a post-Course quiz at the final session on 17 December 2008. The two quizzes were exactly the same, with 20 questions in multiple-choice format (5 options), given 30 seconds answering time for each question.
Results
Questionnaire survey
Out of the 163 questionnaires sent to the graduates, 2 postal addresses were invalid. We have received 69 replies after three rounds of invitation, with a response rate of 42.9% (69/161). Of the respondents, 65.7% were male and 34.3% female, 78.5% were in community practice while 21.5% in hospital practice, 66.2% were in private service and 33.8% were in public service. Majority (82.5%) of the respondents were primary doctors, and the mean years after graduation from medical school was 17.3±10.70.
The respondents rated the reasons for studying the Course in descending order of importance: 1) Update clinical knowledge (98.6%), 2) Improve care for patients with dermatological problems (97.1%), 3) Lifelong learning (94.2%), 4) Interest in clinical dermatology (90.7%), 5) Meet job demand (69.1%) and 6) CME accreditations (39.7%).
The rated major learning outcomes, in descending order of agree?ment: 1) I have paid more attention to patients with dermatological problems (86.9%), 2) I have increased my confidence in distinguishing different types of dermatological problems (85.5%), 3) I have modified my approach to patients with dermatological problems (85.5%), 4) I have increased my interest in lifelong learning through additional training (78.3%), 5) I have increased my interest in pursuing other postgraduate studies (68.1%) and 6) My career opportunities have enhanced (36.7%).
There were significant changes in the number of patients with dermatological problems seen by the respondents per day before and after the Course. More respondents saw a larger number of patients with dermatological problems after the Course. Of the 33 respondents who were not on a fixed salary, there were significant increases in the percentage of income contributed by seeing these patients after the Course.
Respondents rated their confidence in diagnosing and managing common dermatological problems. Before the Course, less than two-third of the respondents were confident of diagnosing (61.8%) and managing (58.0%) common dermatological problems such as eczema, allergy, drug eruptions, cutaneous infections. After the Course, most graduates were confident of diagnosing (91.2%) and managing (88.4%) common dermatological problems.
We also asked if the graduates were confident in diagnosing malignant skin tumors. Only 45.5% of respondents were confident in this before the Course. The proportion of respondents being confident increased to 72.1% after the Course.
There were significant changes in the percentage of referrals of patients with dermatological problems to dermatologist after the Course. The mean of the percentage of referrals decreased from 31.9% to 23.5% after the Course. There were also significant changes in the percentage of patients being referred to dermatologist at first consultation after the Course. The mean of the percentage of patients being referred to dermatologist at first consultation decreased from 34.1% to 24.6% after the Course.
Graduates were asked if they were interested in following up patients with chronic dermatological problems. The combined percentage of agree and strongly agree increased from 60.3% to 77.9% after the Course.
Most (84.0%) respondents were satisfied with this Course, and 81.1% would recommend it to other doctors. increased confidence or knowledge in caring dermatological problems were considered as the most important impact of the Course.
Pre- and post-Course quiz assessment
Out of the 27 students of the class Oct-Dec 2008, 17 had participated in both the pre- and post-Course quiz assessment, giving a response rate of 63.0%. Of the 20 questions with a total score 20, most (82.4%) participants had improvement in score with an average of 3.2 marks after the Course.
Conclusion
The results show that the Course is effective in improving primary care doctors’ knowledge, confidence and attitude towards looking after patients with common dermatological problems. There are significant changes in the practice characteristics of the graduates after the Course, including increased number of patients and cases handled in relation to dermatology, and decreased percentage of referral to dermatologist. Besides, most graduates have increased their interest in lifelong learning through additional training or pursuing other postgraduate studies.Publications
Lam TP, Yeung CK, Lam KF. What are the learning outcomes
of a short postgraduate training course in dermatology for primary care
doctors?. BMC Medical Education 2011, 11:20
http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6920-11-20.pdf
Contact Us
Contact person: Ms Tang
Tel: (852) 2518 5682
Fax: (852) 2814 7475
Email: cccd@hku.hk
Address: 3/F, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong