CAS in Sex- and Gender-Specific Medicine
University continuing education for health professionals on sex- and gender-specific medicine, offered jointly in Bern and Zurich.
At a glance
- What it offers
- Continuing education; Universities of Bern and Zurich; teaching in Bern and Zurich
- Primary health focus
- General Health and Wellbeing
- Role & delivery
- Continuing education; Universities of Bern and Zurich; teaching in Bern and Zurich
About
This part-time continuing-education programme from the Universities of Bern and Zurich teaches concepts and methods for considering biological sex and sociocultural gender in prevention, diagnosis, disease progression and treatment. It is designed for graduates in medicine or related fields. Modules cover multiple medical disciplines and may be attended individually or as part of the CAS.
Ecosystem need
Sex- and gender-related differences may be overlooked in clinical practice and research, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
Women’s health focus
Primary health area
General Health and WellbeingThe programme addresses under-recognised heart attacks in women and sex differences in medication side effects.