Postgraduate Advanced Course on Pituitary Tumors

Postgraduate Advanced Course on Pituitary Tumors is a multidisciplinary course aimed to provide a comprehensive overview about the diagnosis and management of pituitary tumors, organized by the Pituitary Tumor Unit of CUF Descobertas Hospital.

This 3-month course is divided in 4 modules dedicated to Acromegaly, Prolactinomas, Cushing’s Disease and Nonfunctioning Pituitary Tumors, and will also have 4 theorico-practical sessions provided by key medical specialists involved in the care of pituitary tumor patients (Neurosurgery and Otorhinolaryngology, Neuroradiology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Neuropathology) included in the 1-day hybrid session dedicated to discuss clinical cases presented by the faculty and course participants.

This pioneer course in Portugal will be a great opportunity for networking and learning more about functioning and nonfunctioning pituitary tumors, particularly on the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, and to hear about some of the key advances and ongoing controversies in pituitary tumors, from national and international experts in the field.

Participants will have the opportunity to present their own clinical cases at the final 1-day hybrid session, and there will be a prize for the best clinical case presentation.

GENERAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

- To learn the core knowledge regarding the presentation, diagnosis and management of pituitary tumors;

- To learn the importance of the multidisciplinary approach in the management of pituitary tumors for an optimized care to improve outcomes of patients;

- To acquire knowledge in practical and day-to-day aspects relevant in the management of patients with pituitary tumors.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

 - multidisciplinary programme, with faculty encompassing doctors with experience in managing pituitary tumors, and specialized in endocrinology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neuropathology, neuro-ophthalmology and otorhinolaringology;

 - 4 modules with 7 pre-recorded sessions for on demand viewing over a 3-month period;

 - keynote pre-recorded sessions from 6 international experts in pituitary diseases;

 - selected bibliography and reference articles will be provided per session;

 - 1-day hybrid session where students are encouraged to present their own cases, oral presentation certificates and prize for best clinical case will be given;

 -  short quizzes at end of each module for informal self-assessment;

 - final exam with multiple choice questions (optional), and passing certificate if the minimum score is achieved;

 - attending course certificates will be provided to all participants;

 - application for CME credits will be made;

 - scientific recognition and endorsements by the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE), Sociedade Portuguesa de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo (SPEDM), and Sociedade Portuguesa de Neurocirurgia (SPNC).

TARGET AUDIENCE

Medical doctors with interest in Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology – residents and medical specialists from the areas of Endocrinology, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, Pathology, Internal Medicine, Paediatric Endocrinology etc.