This past weekend, the Asia Pacific Consortium on Osteoporosis (APCO) successfully hosted the IOF Fundamentals of Osteoporosis: Enhancing Clinical Excellence course on 7 to 8 February 2026. The course brought together 64 dedicated healthcare professionals and 6 eminent speakers from across the Asia Pacific region for two intensive and highly engaging days of learning.

Designed to strengthen clinical knowledge and practice, the course held online for the very first time provided participants with a robust foundation in osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, and management, with emphasis on the interpretation of DXA scans and evidence-based clinical decision-making. The programme was carefully structured to balance theoretical understanding with practical clinical insights, making it highly relevant for everyday practice.

The gruelling nature of the schedule was balanced by the calibre of our esteemed faculty. the course comprised 13 comprehensive modules delivered by an outstanding group of experts from APCO:

• Prof Manju Chandran (Singapore)
• Prof Sarath Lekamwasam (Sri Lanka)
• Prof Julie Tan Li-Yu (Philippines)
• Prof Thomas Paul (India)
• A/Prof David Lui (Hong Kong)
• Prof Hew Fen Lee (Malaysia)

Each module was met with enthusiastic participation, with attendees actively engaging through the chat function of the platform. Following every lecture, the speakers together with the moderator, Prof Manju Chandran, expertly addressed questions raised by participants, fostering lively discussion and deeper understanding. Questions that could not be covered due to time constraints were thoughtfully revisited and answered by Prof Chandran at the end of the course during a marathon Q and A session and subsequently through follow-up emails, ensuring that participants’ learning needs were fully addressed and no question was left unanswered.

Despite the intensive 14-hour format, the atmosphere remained electric throughout the programme. The course was very positively received, with participants applauding the faculty not only for their technical expertise but also for their ability to deliver complex information with clarity, fluency, and infectious energy. Many highlighted how well structured and clinically meaningful the sessions were, describing them as immediately applicable to practice, while others shared that the interactive format and real-world examples significantly enhanced their confidence in managing osteoporosis across diverse clinical settings.

APCO would like to extend its sincere gratitude to our dedicated APCO faculty members, who generously gave their time and expertise to deliver high-quality lectures and engage so actively with participants. APCO also warmly thank all 64 participants for being model learners, staying focused and resilient throughout the programme, actively contributing to discussions, and maintaining remarkable enthusiasm across both days. Their engagement and thoughtful questions truly enriched the learning experience and reinforced the value of collaborative education.

APCO remains committed to advancing osteoporosis education and clinical excellence across the Asia Pacific region and looks forward to delivering more impactful educational initiatives in the future.