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Organizer:
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Faculty of Medicine,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Programme Director:
Professor LAW, Sheung Wai
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology,
Faculty of Medicine,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Deputy Programme Directors:
Professor CHEUNG, Wing Hoi Louis (Geriatric Orthopaedics Stream)
Professor ONG, Tim-yun Michael (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Stream) |
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Admission Requirement |
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 (e.g. Orthopaedic Surgeons, Higher Trainees Physicians, Higher Trainees Rehabilitation
Specialists, Geriatricians, Family Physicians, General
Practitioners
etc); OR
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Non-medical Graduates with a
recognized health care
related degree. (i.e. Allied Health
Professional Degree programmes, or
streams related to Allied Health
Professional Training, such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Prosthetists and Orthotists,
Registered Nurses, Podiatrists, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners,
Social Workers
etc.); OR
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Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal
Medicine and Rehabilitation with
satisfactory performance; and |
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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. |
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Course Fee (Sep 2023 admission) |
Master of Science Programme (Full time):
HK$177,000, payable in three equal installments during Admission, in Term 2 and in Term 3 (HK$59,000 per installment)
Master of Science Programme (Part time):
HK$177,000, payable in six equal installments, during Admission, in Term 2 & Term 3 of Year 1, and in Term 1, Term 2 & Term 3 of Year 2 (HK$29,500 per installment) |
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Schedule and Venue |
Lectures and Tutorials:
Weekday
evenings at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Workshops, Symposia & Fieldworks:
Friday night, and Saturday and/or Sunday in full day/half day
Dissertation/Project:
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. |
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Mode and Duration of Study |
Full-time study:
Normally for one year, with a maximum study period of three years; or
Part-time study:
Normally for two years, with a maximum study period of four years.
*Note: Continuation fee will be charged for studies over the normative period. |
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Programme Structure |
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There are 3 categories of modules, including core modules, streaming modules, and elective modules. Students are required to select the streaming modules and the elective modules in their own interests and study plan according to the designated schedules.
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Course contents are delivered through lectures, workshops, interactive case presentation and discussion, study tour, clinical attachment, prescribed self-study reading and multi-media video.
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There are three terms in each academic year, starting from September to July (Specially arranged lectures might be held in August between year 1 & 2 for the part-time study mode). |
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Course Information (2022/23) |
Credit Units Required:
To be eligible for the award, a student shall complete:-
25 credit units in two-year for the Part-time study mode,
or
25 credit units in one-year for the Full-time study mode
Module Selection Criteria:
Part-time students are required to complete 12
credit units of Core modules in year 1, and to confirm their
selection of Stream in Term 2 of year 1. In year 2, they are
required to complete a Project of 3 credit units, at least 8 credit units of Streaming
modules, and not more than 2 credit units from the Elective modules;
Full-time students are required to confirm their
stream in the Orientation in August, and to complete 12
credit units of Core modules, a Project of 3 credit units, at least 8 credit units of
Streaming modules, and not more than 2 credit units from the
Elective modules in 1 year
| Core Modules |
Elective Modules |
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MRGO5101 |
Principles, Current Diagnosis
& Management for Musculoskeletal Disorders, Aging and Degeneration
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MRGO5102 |
Pain Management and Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation
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MRGO5103 |
Geriatric Orthopaedics – Rehabilitative Management of Common Musculoskeletal Problem
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MRGO5104 |
Research Methodology & Biostatistics |
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MRGO5201 |
Guided Case Studies – Geriatric Orthopaedics or Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation |
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MRGO6401 |
Project
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MRGO6301 |
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound |
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MRGO6302 |
Musculoskeletal Conference/Workshop (Occupational Rehabilitation) |
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MRGO6303 |
Musculoskeletal Conference/Workshop (Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia) |
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MRGO6304 |
Musculoskeletal Conference/Workshop (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation) |
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MRGO6305 |
Musculoskeletal Conference/Workshop (Integrated Medicine) |
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MRGO6306 |
Robotic Rehabilitation
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MRGO6307 |
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Occupational Rehabilitation |
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Streaming Modules
(Geriatric Orthopaedics Stream) |
Streaming Modules
(Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Stream) |
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MRGO6101 |
Clinical Case Management of Geriatric Orthopaedics |
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MRGO6102 |
Evidence Based Practice in Orthopaedic Geriatrics |
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MRGO6103 |
Surgical Management and peri-operative care |
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MRGO6104 |
Geriatric Care and Clinical Management of Musculoskeletal System |
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MRGO6201 |
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Disability Management |
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MRGO6202 |
Rehabilitation Technology in Orthopedics: Spinal Cord Injuries, Amputation |
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MRGO6203 |
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Special Problems and Management Issues |
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MRGO5101
(time table 2022/23) |
Principles, Current Diagnosis & Management for Musculoskeletal Disorders, Aging and Degeneration
(4 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 and aged problems.
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MRGO5102
(time table 2022/23) |
Pain Management and Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation
(2 credit units) |
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.
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MRGO5103
(time table 2022/23) |
Geriatric Orthopaedics – Rehabilitative Management of Common Musculoskeletal Problem
(2 credit units) |
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.
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MRGO5104
(time table 2022/23) |
Research Methodology & Biostatistics
(1 credit unit) |
Brief course description:
This course aims to provide basic knowledge of Biostatistics and Research Methodology.
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MRGO5201
(time table 2022/22)
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Guided Case Studies – Geriatric Orthopaedics or Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
(3 credit units) |
Brief course description:
In this course participants will have opportunity to present and discuss management of rehabilitation problems with interdisciplinary/ multidisciplinary approaches.
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| MRGO6401
(Guideline 2022/23) |
Project
(3 credit units) |
Brief course description:
This course will require students to conduct (1) a review of a clinical problem in rehabilitation and write up a dissertation, or (2) a project of literature review on a particular topic in an area of interest within the field of elderly orthopaedics. A case study, instead of literature review, in the field of geriatric orthopaedics is also acceptable. Students have to write up a report on the literature review or case study. The review or project will be done under the supervision of a faculty member.
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MRGO6301
(time table 2021/22) |
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
(2 credit units)
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Brief course description:
This course aims to provide basic knowledge of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and the application.
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Musculoskeletal Conference/Workshop (Occupational Rehabilitation)
(1 credit unit) |
Brief course description:
This module enables students to participate in musculoskeletal conferences and workshops to expand their perspectives and understanding in Occupation rehabilitation issues.
(Enrolment to this module will be subject to prior approval by the Programme Director)
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| MRGO6303 |
Musculoskeletal Conference/Workshop (Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia)
(1 credit unit) |
Brief course description:
This module enables students to participate in musculoskeletal conferences and workshops to expand their perspectives and understanding in Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia issues.
(Enrolment to this module will be subject to prior approval by the Programme Director)
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| MRGO6304 |
Musculoskeletal Conference/Workshop (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation)
(1 credit unit) |
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 issues.
(Enrolment to this module will be subject to prior approval by the Programme Director)
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| MRGO6305 |
Musculoskeletal Conference/Workshop (Integrated Medicine)
(1 credit unit) |
Brief course description:
This module enables students to participate in musculoskeletal conferences and workshops to expand their perspectives and understanding in integrated medicine issues.
(Enrolment to this module will be subject to prior approval by the Programme Director)
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| MRGO6306
(tentative time table 2022/23) |
Robotic Rehabilitation
(2 credit units) (available in 2022/23) |
Brief course description:
Introduction of Robotic Rehabilitation for Neuroplasticity Rehabilitation and therapeutic application of exoskeleton for rehabilitation
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| MRGO6307
(time table 2022/23) |
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Occupational Rehabilitation
(2 credit units) (available in 2022/23) |
Brief course description:
This is an introduction to principles of occupational orthopaedics and vocational rehabilitation; emergency management of work site injuries; assessment of work capacity and impairment; medico-legal issues of work injuries, Return to work programmes and barriers.
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MRGO6201
(time table 2022/23) |
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Disability Management
(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.
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MRGO6202
(time table 2022/23)
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Rehabilitation Technology in Orthopaedics: Spinal Cord Injuries, Amputation
(3 credit units) |
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.
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MRGO6203
(time table 2022/23) |
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Special Problems & Management Issues
(2 credit units) |
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).
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MRGO6101
(time table 2022/23) |
Clinical Case Management of Geriatric Orthopaedics
(1 credit unit)
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Brief course description:
Fundamental and common clinical knowledge and management of orthopaedics in elderly and geri-orthopaedic co-management, including epidemiology, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, sarcopenia and related problems, including their clinical presentations, barrier management and prognosis.
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MRGO6102
(time table 2022/23) |
Evidence Based Practice in Orthopaedic Geriatrics
(2 credit units) |
Brief course description:
This course aims at develop the professional knowledge and skill of students in providing comprehensive care for common geriatric orthopaedic conditions (degenerative disease, fracture and spinal problems) and to effectively manage the common geriatric syndromes (such as delirium, incontinence, and malnutrition) among this disease cohort. The course also develops the students’ ability to apply evidence-based care models for fall prevention and end-of-life care promotion
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MRGO6103
(time table 2022/23) |
Surgical Management and peri-operative care
(2 credit units) |
Brief course description:
Introduction to surgical treatments to various degenerative orthopaedic conditions such as total joint replacement, fragility fracture fixation and spinal surgery.
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MRGO6104
(time table 2022/23)
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Geriatric Care and Clinical Management of Musculoskeletal System
(3 credit unit)
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Brief course description:
Introduce the geriatric care of musculoskeletal system including assessment of the functional, cognitive, and affective status of older patients, and evaluating their needs for better management. Common medical diseases will also be deliberated with case studies specifically in metabolic bone and joint diseases.
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Unit Exemption |
According to the school regulations, students taken related course in other recognized tertiary institutions may apply for course exemption for not more than 50% of the credit units required to complete the programme. In this case, students can apply exemption up to 12 credit units. Our programme will consider the contents, result, and other criteria for the approval. |
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Graduation Requirements |
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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 graduate;
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Completed 25 credit units, with GPA over 2.0;
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Fulfilled the Graduation Criteria of the Graduate School of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. |
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Application Procedure |
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Please select "Faculty of Medicine", and
the Programme "Musculoskeletal Medicine, Rehabilitation and
Geriatric Orthopaedics" to the online form. Fill in all the
necessary information, and you might pay the application fee
online. Please print a copy of your application for your own
reference. |
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You might see more information of
application from the website of GSO:
https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/.
Please note that you must acquired the English Proficiency
requirement and you must submit the required documents as
mentioned in the captioned website. |
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You might upload the scanned copies of
documents to the website, and you might invite the referees
online. However, you MUST submit the OFFICIAL COPY (Hardcopy sent from the university to us in sealed envelop, or E-copy sent from the registry office of the university through a regconized online platform) of your
Transcript and English Proficiency Test result. |
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The application deadline
for MSc MRGO (Full time) is 29 April
2022, and for MSc MRGO (Part time) is 30 May 2022. Further details on the programmes can be obtained from http://www.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/mrgo |
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Applicants are strongly advised to review the
application procedure carefully. Please prepare
the required ORIGINAL TRUE COPIES few weeks in advance.
Your Transcripts or English Proficiency Test
Results might take several weeks to reach our
office. Late submission of documents might be
rejected. |
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All necessary documents should reach the:
Orthopaedic Learning Centre, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
1st Floor, Li Ka Shing Specialist Clinics (North Wing)
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, New Territories
Hong Kong SAR
(Attn: Mr. Joe Ng)
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Enquires |
MSc in Musculoskeletal
Medicine, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Learning Centre, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
1st Floor, Li Ka Shing Specialist Clinics, North Wing
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, New Territories
Hong Kong SAR
Programme Secretary: 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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