Diploma of Musculoskeletal Medicine 2025 - 2027

Objectives:
To understand the anatomy and function of the body that lead to MSK problems
To revise and update MSK examination skill and management
To prepare healthcare providers for the rapid advancements in MSK medicine
To be able to use evidence based approach in decision making and formulating the management
To incorporate MSK POCUS into the diagnostic and management process

Targets:
Health care professionals including
General Practitioners,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians,
Pain Physicians,
Rheumatologists,
Physiotherapists,
Chinese Medicine Practitioners
Etc

All applicants must obtain a valid medical/ practising registration in their own country

Teaching Format
Online Lectures
Hands On Workshops
Online Group Discussion
Annual Conferences

Duration
Four semesters
From September 2025 to June 2027
More than 200 teaching (contact) hours

Graduation Requirements
Attendance more than 80%
Complete and pass the assessments and final examination
Attend online discussion and annual conference

Course fee:
HKD39000/USD5000 per year (15% discount is offered for HKIMM, IMRI and TAPRM members)
HKD45000/USD5700 per year (For non-members)
Tuition fees are non-refundable (except in case of program cancellation)

Course details
Semester One (Sept 2025-Dec 2025)
Module 1: Introduction to MSK medicine
Module 2: Musculoskeletal disorders
Module 3: Management of MSK pain problems

Semester Two (Feb 2026-Jun 2026)
Module 4: Clinical MSK medicine: Upper limb
Module 7: POCUS and imaging of MSK systems
Module 8: Clinical Management for Upper Limb MSK problems

Semester Three (Sept 2026-Dec 2026)
Module 5: Clinical MSK medicine: Lower limb
Module 7: POCUS and imaging of MSK systems
Module 9: Clinical Management for Lower limb MSK problems

Semester Four (Feb 2027-May 2027)
Module 6: Clinical MSK medicine: Spine
Module 7: POCUS and imaging of MSK systems
Module 10: Clinical Management for Spine MSK problems

Honorary External Advisors
Prof. Regina Sit, Associate Professor,
Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. Michael Yelland, Associate Professor,
School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University

Registration link: https://forms.gle/adYjPzbcGhqdRAz8A
Registration deadline: 31 August 2025

For further information
Please contact hkimmltd@gmail.com
Attention: Melissa