Dear Fellows and Members of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,
Re: Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM)
– Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd July 2025)
The Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) is recognized as a Paediatric Subspecialty in the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, it has been registered in the Specialist Register in The Medical Council of Hong Kong since May 2016. We are now calling for application enrollment of PRM trainees for Year 2025.
Please be reminded that the training programme will commence from 2nd July 2025. The deadline for enrollment of the PRM Training Programme will be on 30th April 2025 (Wednesday), 5:00 pm. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Best regards,
Dr Kate Chan
Honorary Secretary
PRM Subspecialty Board
(Email:
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cc Dr Lam Shu Yan, Chairperson, PRM Subspecialty Board (Jun 2022 – May 2025)
c/o Stephanie Lai
College Secretary
Hong Kong College of Paediatricians
Tel: 2871 8842
Fax: 2785 1850
Email:
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Dear Associates
MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (Part II) Examination, 21 May 2025(Wednesday)
Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) Exam will be held in HK on 21 May 2025. Candidates wishing to sit the above exam in HK please apply both online using the RCPCH website (https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/user) AND submit paper applications to our College.
Please study carefully the details of application as outlined in the attached circular.
Application period
12 March 2025 (Wed) - 17 March 2025 (Mon)
Examination Fee
HK$8,800
Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians.
Attached please find an Application Form C for your use.
Options for sitting this exam
- Test Centre: the exact location is to be announced by RCPCH.
Note: Please note that there will NOT be any online invigilation option for this diet of exam.
Remarks:
1. All theory exams have been moved to computer-based testing since January 2015. Please refer to the RCPCH website for more CBT information: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/theory-exams-mrcpch-dch-how-apply
2. Sample examination questions are available on the RCPCH website for candidates viewing. Candidates sitting for CBT exams are strongly advised to study these sample questions at this link (https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/theory-exam-sample-papers).
3. Candidates can sit the MRCPCH theory exams in any order, and are allowed to take the Applied Knowledge in Practice Exam as their first MRCPCH theory exam.
4. Those candidates who have never taken an exam with the RCPCH and/or do not have an RCPCH number are advised to first register for an exam account with the RCPCH any time before the application period (preferably 10 working days before the application period opens). You do not need to wait until a specific examination opens to apply for an RCPCH online account. You are not able to apply for any exams online until your registration for an exam account is accepted.
5. For details of online application procedures, please refer to the Guidance Notes for HK candidates attached.
Thank you for your kind attention.
College Secretariat
Hong Kong College of Paediatricians