Who is it intended for?
The postgraduate musculoskeletal medicine qualifications are aimed at registered medical practitioners in both primary and allied musculoskeletal specialties, such as rheumatology, orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.
Current medical registration is an admission requirement, and students must be registered as medical practitioners in the country in which the programme is taught.
Where will it take me?
Graduates of the Musculoskeletal Medicine qualifications have gone on to:
- Assume clinical leadership and clinical specialist positions
- Undertake specialist advisory and health management roles
- Successfully gain funding for service initiatives
- Become skilful consumers of clinical research
- Complete diplomas, master's and PhDs in rehabilitation
Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine ( PGCertMSM )
What does it involve?
The Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine aims to provide a combination of musculoskeletal theory and principles integrated into clinical practice, for medical practitioners wanting to extend their knowledge and skills at a postgraduate level. Clinicians who complete the programme will have gained a clear understanding of musculoskeletal diagnosis and intervention, an ability to analyse information critically and will have demonstrated how to integrate that information and skill into their practice.
How long will it take?
The Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine can be completed by studying part-time over a one-to-three year timeframe.
Requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine ( PGCertMSM )
Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine ( PGDipMSM )
What does it involve?
The diploma combines clinical and academic material from a biopsychosocial perspective, making this course unique. Musculoskeletal medicine aims to integrate the biomedical and psychosocial knowledge and skills pertinent to the treatment of those patients experiencing musculoskeletal pain problems.
How long will it take?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine can be studied part-time over a two-to-four year time frame. Extensions of time to complete the course may be granted when there are exceptional circumstances.
Requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine ( PGDipMSM )
Musculoskeletal Management
See also qualifications in Musculoskeletal Management
What do our recent students say?
“As a GP in a regional emergency department I saw a variety of musculoskeletal cases comingthrough the doors, and I wanted to improve my skills and knowledge in the management of these patients. I've always wanted to re-specialise in sports and exercise medicine, and I felt that through this diploma I would gain a clearer picture of whether I really wanted to pursue another fellowship. The programme at the University of Otago offered a qualification from a respected institution with quality teaching provided by leaders in the field.”
— Dr Andriy Boyko
Sports Physician (Australia)
Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine
