Training in Diabetes Subtypes
We offer a range of face to face and online training in monogenic diabetes.
Training Course on Monogenic Diabetes
We currently offer two ways of learning more about Monogenic Diabetes. One is a 2 day training course (face to face or virtual) and the other is a series of online lectures followed by multiple choice questions.
Monogenic Diabetes Training Courses
2 day Monogenic Diabetes Training Course
This two day course on Monogenic Diabetes is aimed at consultants, SpRs and experienced DSNs, and is designed to help busy clinicians recognise and treat patients with MODY and other forms of monogenic diabetes. It will focus on the current practices and new developments in the management of monogenic diabetes.
We are currently running this course virtually for all delegates.
Register for the next virtual 2 day course:
The latest course took place virtually on Wednesday 6th – Thursday 7th December 2023. Registration for the course is no longer available.
Please see an example programme here: Monogenic-Diabetes-Training-Course-May-2023-programme.pdf
Masterclass in Monogenic Diabetes
Our Masterclasses are designed for those who already have some basic understanding of monogenic diabetes for example those who have previously completed our 2 day introductory course in monogenic diabetes
The latest Masterclass will took place on the afternoon of Monday 6th March 2023.
If you have any queries about our courses or would like to be included in the invite list for the next Masterclass or 2-day course please contact the Course Co-ordinator:
Becky Dobbs – Email: r.a.dobbs@exeter.ac.uk
Online Training Course
Register below to view the online lectures and answer a series of multiple choice questions to earn yourself a certificate.
Please note: This is our virtual, self paced training course which can be undertaken whenever suits you and can be taken in ‘bite sized’ chunks if preferred.
Additional training
Family Member Testing – Maggie Shepherd
Diagnosing and Treating Lipodystrophy – Andrew Hattersley
Use of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) – Alice Hughes
Requesting Testing for Monogenic Diabetes – Kevin Colclough
Diagnosing Monogenic Diabetes in Ethnic Minorities – Shivani Misri
Setting up and running MODY clinics – Dr Ali Chakera, Dr Katharine Owen and Dr Shivani Misra
Identifying commoner causes of monogenic diabetes
Identifying rarer causes of monogenic diabetes
Taking family histories and drawing family trees
Podcasts
The MODY & ME podcast with Jessie Deserf speaking to Professor Maggie Shepherd (6th April 22)
Professor Maggie Shepherd dives into her personal journey into becoming a professor specialised in monogenetic diabetes. She explains in a very clear and easy to understand manner what monogenetic diabetes is, how research is conducted and how these discoveries can change the lives of so many people living with diabetes.
The Inpatient Podcast – A Chat with Professor Maggie Shepherd (17th April 23)
Genetic Diabetes Nurses: Offering Training within the UK
Our national team of Genetic Diabetes Nurses would be pleased to provide local training on monogenic diabetes within their region. Please contact your local Genetic Diabetes Nurse directly if you would like them to deliver a presentation on monogenic diabetes to your team or discuss patient cases.
Find your nearest Genetic Diabetes Nurse and/or Monogenic Clinic
MSc in Genomic Medicine
This course is suitable for clinicians, nurses, scientists and researchers. In addition to the MSc, students can opt for a 60 credit postgraduate certificate or 120 credit diploma. Individual modules will appeal to those who wish to enhance their CPD portfolio but do not need a formal academic award.
Free online course in Genomic Medicine
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn about how the genomic era is changing medical science, including healthcare professionals, science undergraduates and non-specialists. This course will introduce the topic of genomics, using the University of Exeter’s research expertise in diabetes, to illustrate the clinical application of current genomics knowledge. This course is run over 4 weeks and requires around 2 hours of study per week.