The programme for MCGM Virtual 2020 will feature two online live lectures per month.
The actual date of these lectures will be released very soon. Please note that programme is subject to change and will be updated continuously. Kindly visit this page regularly for updates.
| DATE | TIME | WEBINAR | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | 2.00-3.00pm | Geriatric Teleconference Visit (GTV) Clinic: "The Journey Beyond Covid-19” Hospital Sungai Buloh Experience 1 CME | Dr Nordiana Nordin |
| 3.00-4.00pm | Thromboprophylaxis and Covid-19 1 CME | Prof Edmund Ong | |
| 6 Aug | 6.00-7.00pm | Perioperative Management of Older Persons – Overcoming the Challenges in a Time of Pandemic 1 CME | Dr Tan Kok Yang |
| 8 Aug | 2.20-3.20pm | Conducting Research in Older Persons during the COVID-19 Pandemic | Prof Tan Maw Pin |
| 2 Sep | 6.00-8.00pm | APGN-MCGM Webinar: Journey of Hospitalised Frail Older Persons 2 CME | |
| • Caring for Older Persons in Emergency Department | Dr Chung Wai Mun | ||
| • Caring for Critically Ill Older Persons | Dr Lee See Pheng | ||
| • Geriatric Emergency Service: The Past, the Present, the Future or Alternative Topic "Caring for People with Dementia in Emergency Department" | Dr Foo Chik Loon | ||
| 22 Sep | 12.30-1.30pm | Horizons in Dementia: Optimisation of Care 1 CME | Prof Chin Ai-Vyrn |
| 30 Sep | 6.00-7.00pm | Influenza: A Real Threat to Older Adults 1 CME | Dr Rizah |
| 3 Oct | 3.00-4.00pm | Knee Osteoarthritis: Importance of Early Management 1 CME | Prof Tan Maw Pin |
| 10 Oct | 1.00-2.15pm | Turnback The Clock of Frailty 1 CME | Prof Shahrul Bahyah |
| Malnutrition, Sarcopenia and Frailty: Relevant Findings from the SHIELD Study 1 CME | Dr Samuel Chew Teong Huang | ||
| 21 Oct | 1.00-2.00pm | How does Influenza Affect Older Adults with Co-Morbidities? 1 CME | Dr Cheah Wee Kooi |
| 24 Oct | 1.00-2.00pm | Assessment and Management of Frailty in Primary Care 1 CME | Dr Sally Suriani Ahip |
| 7 Nov | 1.00-2.00pm | NOACs in Older Persons - Protecting the Older NVAF Patient: What Does Safety Mean 1 CME | Dr Tan Kit Mun |
| 21 Nov | 1.00-2.00pm | Rethinking the Hip Fracture Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic 1 CME | Dr Terence Ong |
| 2 Dec | 6.00-7.00pm | Anorexia In Aging 1 CME | Dr Premala A/P Subramaniam |
| 5 Dec | 2.00-3.30pm | Eat Well - Aging and Oral Health 1 CME | Dr Eileen Yap |
| Dysphagia and Sarcopenia | Ms Puspa A/P Maniam | ||
| 9 Dec | 7.00pm-8.00pm | Is Oral Anticoagulation Safe and Effective For Use in the Elderly? | Prof Tan Maw Pin |
*Please note that programme is subject to change and will be updated continuously.