Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy present significant risks to both maternal and neonatal health. STIs can lead to serious complications if left untreated or improperly managed, including preterm labor, low birth weight, and neonatal infections…
Dr Tan Hiok Hee, a dermatologist at Thomson Specialist Skin Centre, addressed this critical topic in an upcoming Continuing Medical Education (CME) session, focusing on managing non-HIV STIs in pregnant women, particularly in high-risk patients.
Join the programme to enhance your preparedness and confidence in managing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) (Excluding HIV) in Pregnancy, with the following details:
- Participants: Dermatologists, Obstetricians, midwives, doctors, nurses, technicians, and pharmacists at FV Hospital interested in this topic.
- Time: 7:00 – 8:00, 15th October 2024
- Language: English
- Format: Online/ Virtual
- How to attend: At the Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Building F, FV Hospital. Via direct registration link from Thomson Medical Centre
For any questions regarding the training programme content, registration, and attendance, please contact Mr Pham Tri Dang from the Training and Development Department on extension 1036 or via email at dang.pham@fvhospital.com.
Dr Tan Hiok Hee is a dermatologist with expertise in various aspects of medical and cosmetic dermatology. He has published extensively, with more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as chapters in textbooks of dermatology as well as sexually transmitted infections.
Dr Tan was formerly a Senior Consultant and Assistant Director at the National Skin Centre, Singapore. He helmed the Department of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Control and was also Chief of the Cutaneous Infections unit at NSC, and the Consultant in charge of the Acne clinic. He is now a visiting consultant with the Centre.
To date, Dr Tan has published over 90 academic papers and has authored chapters in various text and reference books on dermatology and venereology. He was Chairman of the 2009 Ministry of Health Clinical Practice Guidelines group on “Management of Anogenital Ulcers and Discharges” and has authored various therapeutic guidelines.
Dr Tan was appointed Head of DSC clinic in 2005 and is Honorary Secretary of the Chapter of Dermatologists, Academy of Medicine, Singapore and a member of the Dermatological Society of Singapore. He is a regular reviewer for various journals and is joint editor for the journal Sexual Health.
