Both the biological sex and the socioculturally determined gender have implications for the prevention, diagnosis, course, and treatment of disease. However, these differences are often neglected in practice and clinical research. In the interdisciplinary CAS course in sex- and gender-specific medicine, the relevant awareness is promoted, the latest evidence on this is conveyed, and the implications for medical practice and research are discussed.
Qualification: CAS in Sex- and Gender Specific Medicine (12 ECTS)
Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, and professionals from related fields and pharmaceutical industry; a master’s level degree is required.
Fees: CAS: CHF 8’800; two-day module: CHF 830; single day: CHF 430
Language: Englisch
Format: Hybrid, participation in person or online
Venue: Bern or Zurich
Duration: The CAS can be completed over one or two years. Flexible start possible with any module.
All modules can be booked individually (1 ECTS point/module and CME points from medical societies).
- Participants are aware of gender-specific biological differences in the development, manifestation and course of diseases, as well as the implications for diagnosis, treatment, and clinical endpoints.
- Participants are aware of socio-cultural gender differences in primary and secondary prevention as well as in health behavior.
- Participants are aware of the latest evidence on gender-specific aspects in practice and research and are motivated to implement the acquired knowledge in their daily work.
- Participants are familiar with gender-specific biological differences in the aetiology, presentation and course of diseases, as well as the implications for diagnosis, treatment and clinical endpoints.
- Participants are familiar with the latest evidence on gender-specific aspects in practice and research, and are motivated to apply the knowledge they have gained in their day-to-day work.
- Participants are aware of the socio-cultural gender differences in primary and secondary prevention, as well as in health behaviour.
The CAS comprises approximately 300 working hours and results in 12 ECTS. The duration of study is one year. If desired, the study duration can be extended up to 2 years. The program is divided into 4 compulsory modules and at least 5 elective modules, depending on participant preference. All modules include two days of attendance (on site or online) and about ten hours of preparation and follow-up. Each module results in 1 ECTS point.
Subsequently, the participants write a final paper (3 ECTS). This is presented and discussed at the final colloquium (1 ECTS).
For the award of the course certificate and the required 12 ECTS points, sufficient proof of achievement is required. For each module, participants will be assessed through practical exercises and/or critical literature review or a short examination. At the end of the CAS in Sex- and Gender-Specific Medicine the participants write a thesis. This can be, for example, an in-depth treatment of a topic, a research project or a detailed description of a case. The theses are assessed as “fulfilled” or “not fulfilled” and are therefore regarded as passed or failed.