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MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCESIn Principles in Genetic Counsellingand Genetic Counselling
DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY ANDDEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS AND ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
2020-2021
Genetics and genomic testing have allowed clinicians to better understand rare diseases, particularly
in paediatrics, prenatal diagnosis and oncology. Genetics is becoming a standard of care for risk
assessment, prevention, and therapeutic management. Knowledge of genetics tests results, genetic
counselling and subsequent management of affected patients and their families, and the implications
involved are now very much essential not only for clinicians, nurses and allied health workers, but also
for those in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare management.
The is a new Specialised Field, which aims to equip students with practical knowledge and skills in
providing genetic counselling and understanding of how science works behind genetics for clinical
use in the three essential areas, i.e., paediatrics, prenatal diagnosis and oncology. The course is
designed with much flexibility to allow part-time study for full-time workers.
Our part-time 2-year course consists of 12 credit units of
core courses, including the compulsory one, Principles to
Genetic Counselling (3 credit units), followed by 18 credit
units of Specialised Field of Study in Genetic Counselling,
which are required for the qualification of MMedSc in
Genetic Counselling.
The Core course, Principle to Genetic Counselling introduces the basis of
human genetics and provides an overview of the duties of a genetic
counsellor. It covers the development of basic knowledge and clinical skills
to present relevant genetic information to patients and their families, as well
as the ethical, legal and policy issues related to genetics and genomic
testing that has developed.
The SPECIALSIED FIELD OF STUDY(SURG7100 Genetic Counselling) aims to give a more in-depth study of genetic counselling in prenatal, paediatrics and cancer genetics setting. It consists of 3 credit units of each of the following areas:
Risk calculation and effective communication in genetic counselling
Advancements in Genomics
Genetics in medicine 1 (Prenatal)
Genetics in medicine 2 (Paediatrics)
Genetics in medicine 3 (Cancer)
Clinical Attachments
SURG7101
SURG7102
SURG7103
SURG7104
SURG7105
SURG7106
Programme directors and Co-directors
Overseas Advisors
Learning outcomes
Mode of teaching
Who should apply
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 emotional and psychosocial needs of patients and their families with genetic diseases.conduct genetic counselling sessions.acquire the latest genetic and genomic knowledge and technologies.conduct basic research in genetic counselling or related fields.
Face to Face lectures and workshops mainly to be taken place during weekends, some of which will be in evenings.Focus on online and e-learning to allow flexibility for those who have a full time job.The second year is mainly designated for the dissertation preparation and therefore course completion can be earlier than two years.Clinical attachments for the relevant specialties.
Clinicians, nurses, laboratory researchers, scientists, technicians, psychologists, social workers, health care management administratorsand those in the pharmaceutical industry or seeking to develop a career in genetic counselling.
The Full Module allows the gaining of MMedSc in Genetic Counselling - giving an unique education option to be one step ahead for career opportunities in this area which is developing in Asia.
Eligibility for entry to MMedSc in Genetic Counselling, admission requirements and further details: https://www.med.hku.hk/images/document/03edu/taught/mmedsc/admission.html.The new specialized field : https://www.med.hku.hk/images/document/03edu/taught/mmedsc/curriculum/sm_surgery.html#SURG7100The compulsory core course : https://www.med.hku.hk/images/document/03edu/taught/mmedsc/curriculum/cm_systems.html#PAED7100Other MMedSc programmes, individual courses and further details: http://www.med.hku.hk/programme/mmedsc.MMedSc Application Form for Admission:http://www.med.hku.hk/images/document/03edu/taught/mmedscapp6.pdf
James M FordProfessor, Medicine (Oncology), Pediatrics (Medical Genetics) and Genetics Director, Stanford Clinical Cancer Genomics ProgramStanford University School of Medicine
Kelly E Ormond, MS, CGC, LGCProfessor, Department of GeneticsCo-Director, MS Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE)Stanford University
Christian Singer Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical University of Vienna
Allison W. Kurian, M.D., M.Sc.Medical oncologist, Breast specialist, Cancer geneticistAssociate Professor, Medicine (Oncology) and Health Research and PolicyStanford University Medical Center
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: Ava Kwong) [email protected] (Course administrator: Jessica Lo) [email protected] (Assistant: Candy Tsoi )
Enquiry for the Specialised Field of Studies (Genetic Counseling):
General Enquiries:MMedSc Office, Medical Faculty tel : 3917 9155Fax : 28184913email : [email protected]
Professor Ava KwongDepartment of Surgery LKS Faculty of MedicineThe University of Hong Kong
Dr Brian Hon-Yin ChungClinical Associate ProfessorDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent MedicineLKS Faculty of MedicineThe University of Hong Kong
Dr. Mary H.Y. TangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology LKS Faculty of MedicineThe University of Hong Kong
Deadline for registration NOW extended to 12pm,15th June 2020