Management of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Primary Care

Introduction  

IDEC and ICFMPH have launched a short course for general and family physicians, led by Prof. Dr. Abdul Basit and Prof. Dr. Faridah Amir Ali. The course covers Type 2 diabetes management, complication prevention, referrals, and documentation, following the latest guidelines.

Program Details 

  • Duration: 04 weeks
  • Certificate/Diploma/Degree: Certificate
  • Mode of Education: Online (synchronous and asynchronous sessions)
  • Classes in a Week: 05
  • Duration of Class: 2 hours

Course Organizers

  • Indus Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre (IDEC) and Indus College of Family Medicine and Public Health (ICFMPH)

Teaching Methodologies

  • Synchronous and Asynchronous Sessions

Program Objectives

  • Module 1- Screen and prevent Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
  • Module 2-Manage Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
  • Module 3-Identify and manage complications of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
  • Module 4-Manage data and application of Quality Improvement measures for patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Scope of Practice

This course will equip physicians and specialists to effectively manage Type 2 diabetes effectively according to the latest guidelines, identify and prevent complications, make appropriate referrals, and document cases accurately.

Certificate Awarding Authority

Certificate – Indus University of Health Sciences (IUHS)

For More Information

Contact Number: +92-333-1033937

Telnet: 021 203511 202709-17 Extension: 2689

Email: fmpt@tih.org.pk

Eligibility Criteria

  • MBBS

Who Can Apply

  • MBBS Graduates/house officers
  • General practitioner
  • Medical officers
  • Specialist family physicians

Qualification

  • MBBS

Key Dates

  • Tentative Closing Month: March
  • Tentative Start Month: April

Fee Structure

  • IHHN Employees (Internal)
  • Non-IHHN Employees (External)
  • Application Fee: Rs. 1000
  • Tuition Fee: Rs. 15000

A sponsorship of Rs. 10,000 per participant is available