Dear Associates,

Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science (FOP TAS) Examination will be held on 14 Ocboer 2020. Candidates wishing to sit this exam in HK must 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.

Online Application period
20 August 2020 (Thur) – 31 August 2020 (Mon)

Options for sitting this exam
1. At a test centre in person, or
2. At your own home or workplace with online invigilation (online invigilation guide)

Examination Fee
FOP & TAS (both papers) HK$7,600
FOP only (single paper) HK$4,700
TAS only (single paper) HK$4,700

Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians.

You are strongly advised to submit your online application promptly.

Those candidates who have never taken an exam with the RCPCH and/or do not have an RCPCH number are advised to first register with the RCPCH well before the application period. A RCPCH number is needed in order to access the online application forms for exams.

There will be TWO FOP TAS exams held in HK each year, one in February, and another one in October.

Special Note on Coronavirus Outbreak
In view of the ongoing pandemic in HK, there is the risk the examination may not be held on 14 October 2020 depending on the situation in the coming months. Your application will be confirmed online once payment is received by the HK College of Paediatricians; but your payment will not be cashed until mid-September 2020. Please check for the latest updates on the HK College website nearer the time.

Thank you for your attention.

College Secretariat

To all Fellows, Members and Associates

 

College Newsletter - August 2020 issue

Please find the latest College Newsletter, August 2020 Issue, for your information.

Thanks for your attention.

 

Best regards

College Secretariat

HK College of Paediatricians

 

Dear Associates

Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) Examination will be held in HK on 16 September 2020. Candidates wishing to sit the above exam in Hong Kong must 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.

Options for sitting this Exam
1. At a test centre in person, or
2. At your own home or workplace with online invigilation (see Online Invigilation Quick Guide)

Application period
20 July 2020 (Mon) – 27 July 2020 (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.

Special Note on Coronavirus Outbreak:
In view of the ongoing pandemic in HK, there is a possibility that the examination will not be held on 16 September 2020 as scheduled. We will monitor the situation in the coming months. Your application will be confirmed online once payment is received by the HK College of Paediatricians; but your payment will not be cashed until mid-August 2020. Please check for the latest exam updates on the HK College website nearer the time.

Remarks:
1. 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 

2. Candidates can sit the MRCPCH theory exams in any order, and can take the Applied Knowledge in Practice Exam as their first MRCPCH theory exam.

3. 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 well before the application period. You are not able to apply for any examinations online until your registration for an exam account is accepted.

4. For details of online application procedures, please refer to the Guidance Notes for HK candidates.

Thank you for your kind attention.

College Secretariat

   

Dear Associates

Attached please find a circular detailing the application procedures for the above exam. Application period is from 6 July 2020 to 2 August 2020. Relevant application forms and documents can be downloaded from the College website.

* Please note that a candidate declaration form will need to be completed and submitted with Application Form D.

Examination Fee HK$16,600

Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians.

Please note that
1. Candidates who have applied for the February 2020 MRCPCH Clinical Exam will be given priority to sit the exam in October.

2. Candidates have a period of 7 years to complete the Clinical Examination from the date he/she passed all of the theory examinations. There is no limit to the number of attempts. If candidates are not able to pass the Clinical Examination within the seven years, he/she has to re-sit the Applied Knowledge in Practice Examination in order to take the Clinical Examination again.

Thank you for your kind attention.

College Secretariat

 

Dear Trainees of Subspecialty in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases (PIID),

The PIID Subspecialty is now calling for Application for Exit Assessment which will be held on 1st October 2020 (Thursday).  The PIID Subspecialty Trainees who are eligible and would like to sit for the Exit Assessment please submit the application form and the required documents to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 4th August 2020 (Tuesday).

Please kindly find enclosed the Application Form, Summary of Training Record (Appendix I) and Record Sheet (Appendix II) of the captioned Exit Assessment for your attention.  The form and two documents can also be downloaded from the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk → Subspecialties → PIID →Announcement

Dr Joshua Wong

Honorary Secretary

Subspecialty Board of Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases (PIID)

   

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