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Viagra - The Genius of Accidents
Presenter : Dr. Peter Ng Eng Pin
CPD Activity (1.0 credit)
MPS 0736/2021
    
About the Course
Some 'very hard erections' noticed by male patients undergoing clinical trials for a potential heart drug led to the accidental discovery of a drug to cure erectile dysfunction. The story is told by Chemist Sir Simon Campbell and biologist Dr Peter Ellis who both worked on the Pfizer team that co-discovered Viagra. Viagra, Pfizer's blockbuster erectile dysfunction drug hit the market in 1998.
Test your knowledge on Viagra and its use for erectile dysfunction.
Instructions
The goals of continuing professional development (CPD) and medical education are to acquire and retain knowledge that will enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. The following self-assessment survey is offered for CPD credit and is designed to test your current knowledge and skills related to managing patients who present with similar case scenarios.
Kindly note that this educational activity has no videos (lessons), only quizzes followed by answers and related explanations. The related explanation at the end of every question is part of the learning process. You may attempt as many times, but only the highest score will be captured.
Participants must complete the quiz with a minimum score of 85% to obtain 1 CPD point. Upon successfully completing the course, kindly forward the e-certificate to MPS.

About the Presenter

Dr Peter Ng Eng Pin
Qualifications
  • Consultant Urologist, Subang Jaya Medical Centre
Procedure Focus
  • Cancer treatment
  • Thulium laser prostatectomy
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Condition Treated
  • Andropause, Enlarged prostate, Kidney stones (Renal calculi), Pediatric urologic disorders, Prostate cancer, Prostate diseases, Urinary incontinence, Urologic disorders
Memberships & Associations
  • President Continence Foundation of Malaysia
  • Former Secretary Prostate Council of Malaysia
  • Secretary Malaysian Society Andrology and Study of the Ageing Male
  • Former Secretary Malaysian Urological Association
Post Graduate Clinical Training
  • Internship, Prince of Wales / Prince Henry Hospital Group, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1984
  • Medical Officer, Department of General Surgery, General Hospital Ipoh 1985
  • Urology Registrar, Hospital Kuala Lumpur 1987
  • Clinical Specialist in General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Hospital Kuala Lumpur 1989
  • Clinical Specialist in Urology, Institute of Urology and Nephrology Hospital Kuala Lumpur 1990
  • Clinical Fellow in Urology,Western General Hospital, Department of Urology Under Prof G.D. Chisholm, CBE President Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Professor of Surgery / Urology University of Edinburgh 1992
  • Consultant Urologist, Institute of Urology Hospital Kuala Lumpur 1994
  • Visiting Consultant Urologist to National Family Planning Board (LPPKN) 1994-1995
  • Member Malaysian College of SurgeonMember Academy of Medicine
Board Certification
  • Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom, FRCS (Edin) 1988Australia, FRACS 1991Malaysia, AM (Mal)
Medical School
  • MBBS (Hons 2nd Upper), University of New South Wales, Australia, 1984