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Organizer:
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Faculty of Medicine,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Programme
Director:
Professor Kevin K.W. HO
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Faculty of Medicine,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Admission Requirement |
These programme will not open for application since 1 August 2017 because they had been mergeed into a new programme.
Below are the admission requirement for the existing students.
All applicants must fulfill the general qualifications for admission and the English Language Proficiency Requirement prescribed by the Graduate School.
Master of Science Programme:
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Medical Graduates from an approved programme or
university; OR |
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Non-medical Graduates with
a health care related degree, such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetic & Orthotic
(or Biomedical Engineering with P&O major), Nursing, Chinese
Medicine, Podiatry or Dietetics, will be considered on an individual
basis; OR |
3. |
Graduates of the
Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine
and Rehabilitation programme, with satisfactory performance;
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Applicants may be required to
attend an interview as part of the admission
process; and |
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Past academic
record, work experience, references and
language abilities will be
considered in the admission decision. |
Postgraduate Diploma Programme:
1. |
Graduates from any medical or health care
disciplines, such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetic & Orthotic
(or Biomedical Engineering with P&O major), Nursing, Chinese Medicine,
Podiatry or Dietetics, will be considered in an individual basis.;
OR |
2. |
Other
registered healthcare professionals in Hong Kong will be considered in an individual basis.
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3. |
Applicants may be required to
attend an interview as part of the admission
process; and |
4. |
Past academic
record, work experience, references and
language abilities will be
considered in the admission decision. |
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Schedule and Venue |
Fundamental Modules: Every Wednesday (some might held on Friday) at 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Advanced Modules: Every Monday at 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Workshops, Symposia & Fieldworks: Friday night, and Saturday and/or Sunday in full day/half day
/Dissertation, Practicum / Clinical Attachment: subject to arrangement with supervisor
*note: Modules might contains lectures and other components. Year plan will be announced in late July.
The
venue would mainly be at Prince of Wales Hospital,
Shatin, N.T. or The Chinese University of Hong Kong
campus. |
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Mode and Duration of Study |
Master of Science Programme:
Full-time study normally for one year, with maximum study period of
three years; or
Part-time study
normally for two years,
with maximum study period of four years.
Postgraduate Diploma Programme: Part-time study
normally for one year. Maximum study period is three years. |
Note: Continuation fee might be charged for studies over normative period. Students will be terminated over maximum period. |
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Programme Structure |
1. |
There
are 3 categories of modules, including
core modules, specialty modules, and
self-initiated/hot issues modules.
Students are required to select the
modules on their own interests and study
plan accordingly. |
2. |
Course
contents deliver through lectures, workshops, interactive case presentation and discussion,
study tour, clinical attachment, prescribed self-study reading and multi-media video. |
3. |
There are three terms in each academic year, starting from September to
July (Special arranged lecture might be held on
August between year 1 & 2. |
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Course Information
(2016-18) |
Credit Units Required:
To be eligible for the award, a student shall complete:-
15 credit units in one year for Postgraduate Diploma programme;
30 credit units in two-year for Part-time Master of Science programme,
or
30 credit units in one-year for Full-time Master of Science
programme |
Module Selection Criteria:
For Postgraduate Diploma programme, student select 6 credits or above from Group 1 modules;
For Master of Science programme, student MUST select
modules MSMR6401, 6312 & 6421 from Group 1 modules in the whole course,
and free to select more; There
is no restriction for selecting Group 2 modules, but some
modules have pre-requisite relations Students
cannot select more than 3 units of Group 3 self-initiated modules for
each academic year. Some modules have pre-requisite
relations (the
criteria of module selection is effective in 2013/14) |
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Group 1 |
Group 2 |
Group 3 |
MSc
30 credit units |
Must take
MSMR6312, MSMR6401, MSMR6421
Full time students MUST take MSMR6422 |
Any combination;
Must take MSMR5122 if:
1. Non-PT/OT/P&O
2. Not doing O&T
3. Young grad
Must take MSMR6332 if:
- Without local health practicing license
Must take MSMR6333 if:
- PT/OT/P&O/Non-O&T Specialist
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Any combination;
Not more than 6 units in total in 2 years for
combination of Musculoskeletal Conference and
Workshop; and Clinical Centre Attachment. |
PgD
15 credit units |
Not less than 6 units |
Any combination; special enrolment requirements for MSMR6333. |
Any combination;
Not more than 3 units in total for combination of
Musculoskeletal Conference and Workshop; and
Clinical Centre Attachment. |
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Programme / Course Type |
Course Code |
Course Title
(credit units) |
Group 1 modules
(Core modules) |
MSMR5121 |
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Occupation assessment and
Fitness for work
(3 credit units) |
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Brief course description:
This is an introduction to the spectrum of
musculoskeletal disorders and Rehabilitation
issues related to Principle of occupational
orthopaedics, background, medicolegal
aspects and psychosocial aspect of
occupational orthopaedics; Impairment,
disability and social standing: assessment
and function; Management of specific medical
and musculoskeletal problems; Chronic
medical condition, Women, children and
elderly, musculoskeletal, cognitive impaired
patient; Occupation assessment and the work
environment; Assessment of work capacity and
impairment; Return to work programmes and
barriers |
MSMR5122 |
Current Diagnosis and Management for Musculoskeletal Disorders
(3 credit units) |
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Brief course description:
An introduction to the current techniques and technologies for diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders and the principles of management, with coverage over non-operative means, alternative medicine, and also principles of surgical intervention especially for arthritis. |
MSMR5212 |
Pain Management & Psychosocial Aspects of
Rehabilitation
(3 credit units) |
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Brief
course description:
Pain in particular chronic pain of the musculoskeletal
system is closely linked to psychosocial consequences of
disability and proper management is the key to
rehabilitation. The new arrangement will provide a
holistic approach, and enables participants to explore
more deeply the psychosocial issues that arise from
musculoskeletal impairments and disabilities and to
prepare them for further studies in health counseling or
behaviour therapy. In addition the causes, nature and
types of musculoskeletal pain are discussed, and
introduction to management including the psychosocial
interventions, medications, interventional treatments
and alternative treatments including Chinese medicine. |
MSMR6312 |
Rehabilitation
Case Seminar
(3 credit units) (Compulsory
to MSc Programme) |
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Brief course description:
In this course participants will have opportunity to present and discuss management of rehabilitation problems with interdisciplinary/ multidisciplinary approaches. |
MSMR6401 |
Research
Methodology & Biostatistics
(3 credit units) (Compulsory
to MSc Programme) |
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Brief course description:
This course aims to provide basic knowledge of Biostatistics and
Research Methodology. |
MSMR6421 |
Dissertation
(3 credit units) (Compulsory to MSc Programme) |
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Brief course description:
The dissertation will be an extended essay of 5000 words on a review of a clinical problem in rehabilitation. |
MSMR6422 |
Advanced Dissertation
(3 credit units) |
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Brief course description:
This is a special extended module for eligible students who wish to undertake an extended clinical project that involves the trial of new interventions or comparison of treatment modalities. |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Group
2 modules
(Specialty modules) |
MSMR5211 |
Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation &
Rehabilitation Technology
(3 credit units) |
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Brief course description:
Rehabilitation technology is fast developing and finds the most applications in spinal cord injury and amputation for musculoskeletal disorders. Combining the previously independent courses into a single course provides a better integrated delivery of information and application. |
MSMR5231 |
Musculoskeletal
Rehabilitation: Special Problems & Management Issues
(3 credit units) |
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Brief
course description:
Assessment and rehabilitation requirements for different
body regions will be covered systemically, highlighting
their special requirements. This would include
rehabilitation for tendon and nerve injuries in the upper
extremities, rehabilitation of ligamental injuries in the
lower limbs (especially related to sports injuries), and
back rehabilitation. Special issues will cover
rehabilitation for joint replacement, major and multiple
fractures (e.g. pelvic fractures) |
MSMR6332 |
Practicum in Musculoskeletal Medicine
& Rehabilitation I
(2 credit units) |
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Brief course description:
This programme provides participants with supervised practical experience in one or more chosen fields of rehabilitation or musculoskeletal medicine, so as to broaden their understanding of the different practices in rehabilitation or musculoskeletal medicine, and to deepen their skills or to acquire new skills. Participants should expect to spend one session per week on their
chosen field(s) for roughly 6 months, together with tutorials and assignments to fulfill the programme requirements. Participants will propose a programme that best suit their needs, which will be refined with the help of tutors. |
MSMR6333 |
Practicum in Musculoskeletal Medicine
& Rehabilitation II (Practice Based)
(2 credit units) |
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Brief course description:
This programme is a second practicum rotation, and the format is
simiilar as Practicum (1), in order to enhance students to appraise their current practice in terms of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and to develop a framework on how they may improve their work or to implement what they have learned from the programme. |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Group 3 modules
(Self-initiated modules / Hot issues) |
MSMR6334 |
Seminar in
Rehabilitation I
(2 credit units) |
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Brief course description:
This module may be taken together or separately with
MSMR6336. These seminars present one or more current topics of musculoskeletal rehabilitation that may be taken
together or separately.
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MSMR6335 |
Seminar in
Rehabilitation II
(2 credit units) |
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Brief course description:
This module may be taken together or separately with
MSMR6335. These seminars present one or more current topics of musculoskeletal rehabilitation that may be taken together or separately. |
MSMR6403 |
Musculoskeletal Conference
& Workshop I
(1 credit unit) |
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Brief course description:
This module enables students to participate in musculoskeletal conferences and workshops to expand their perspectives and understanding in musculoskeletal medicine and rehabilitation.
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MSMR6404 |
Clinical Centre Attachment
I
(1 credit unit) |
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Brief course description:
This course enables participants to have clinical attachment at a recognized
hospital units, clinic, rehabilitation centre. |
MSMR6503 |
Musculoskeletal Conference
& Workshop II
(1 credit unit) |
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Brief course description:
This module enables students to participate in musculoskeletal conferences and workshops to expand their perspectives and understanding in musculoskeletal medicine and rehabilitation.
Note: Participants should have completed and passed course
MSMR6403 Musculoskeletal Conference & Workshop
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MSMR6504 |
Clinical Centre Attachment
II
(1 credit unit) |
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Brief course description:
This course enables participants to have clinical attachment at a recognized
hospital units, clinic, rehabilitation centre.
Note: Participants should have completed and passed course
MSMR6404 Clinical Centre Attachment I; |
MSMR6505 |
Musculoskeletal Conference
& Workshop III
(1 credit unit) |
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Brief course description:
This module enables students to participate in musculoskeletal conferences and workshops to expand their perspectives and understanding in musculoskeletal medicine and rehabilitation.
Note: Participants should have completed and passed course
MSMR6503 Musculoskeletal Conference & Workshop
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MSMR6506 |
Musculoskeletal Conference & Workshop IV
(1 credit unit) |
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Brief course description:
This module enables students to participate in musculoskeletal conferences and workshops to expand their perspectives and understanding in musculoskeletal medicine and rehabilitation.
Note: Participants should have completed and passed course
MSMR6505 Musculoskeletal Conference & Workshop
III; |
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Unit Exemption |
1. |
Student satisfactorily completed Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Rehabilitation with overall
GPA of 2.6 may be exempted for up to 15 credit units. |
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Graduation Requirements |
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Attendance of all practicum; |
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All students must have a minimum of 75% attendance at each course, and meet all course assessments before they can apply to sit for the final examination. They are required to pass the final examination or any supplementary assessment before they can gradate; |
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Completed 15 credit
units for Postgraduate Diploma, or 30 credit units of
Master in Sciences, with GPA > 2.0 and 75% attendance; |
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Application |
1. |
Application for admission to the Master of Sciences/Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine for
2018-2019 will not be opened due to the merging of programmes. |
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Enquires |
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
5/F, Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, New Territories
Hong Kong SAR
Course Coordinator: Mr. Joe Ng
Graduate School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
7th Floor, Yasumoto International Academic Park
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, New Territories
Hong Kong SAR
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