CME Online (May 2023)

Dear Colleagues,

I am sending you the e-blast notification of Category A CME activities of the month of May.

The College Secretariat would like to remind all fellows, members and associates to keep your contact information up to date. This will ensure that the CME credits can be traced back to you.

You are invited to enrol in the eHKAM platform. This is a new electronic platform that is connected to the Academy’s Learning Management System. You will have your own complimentary eHKAM account (in the format of This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). All future e-learning, including the CME quizzes that comes with the HK Journal of Paediatrics and the HK Medical Journal, will be available on the Learning Management System.

With the eHKAM, you will receive notification when new CME activities are announced. Please discover more at the eHKAM info page. (To register for your eHKAM ID, please click here.)

The College would also remind you that a fellow is required to obtain at least 90 CME points in a three-year cycle. Out of these 90 points, at least 30 points must be Category A, and at least 15 points must be active (non-passive) points.  Please click here for the latest CME guidelines.

(The information below is abstracted from the event organizers on 27 April 2023. Members and fellows are reminded to contact the enquiries listed below for last-minute alternations. You may also login to our College website to check for the up-to-date version.)

Date and Time

Programme Topic

Organizer

Link

Enquiry

Remarks

CME pts

3/5/2023

(Wed)

 

6-7

 pm

 

A Degree of Defense against COVID-19

 

Speaker:

Dr. Daniel Leung

 

The Hong Kong Society For Paediatric Immunology Allergy And Infectious Diseases

Please click here
to join

 

 

Dr. Agnes Leung

Tel: 3505 2859

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Meeting ID:

948 4955 8813

Passcode: 854068

1

4/5/2023

(Thu)

 

2-3

 pm

 

Treating Hypertension or Treating Patient?

 

Speaker:

Dr. TANG King Fun

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Please register 2 days before the lecture.

1

 

5/5/2023

(Fri)

 

2-3

 pm

 

Approach to Numbness

 

Speaker:  

Dr. LEE Chi Nam

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Please register 2 days before the lecture.

1

 

6/5/2023

(Sat)

 

2-6

 pm

 

Advances in Clinical Genetics and Genomics of Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric

Disorders: a Hong Kong Perspective

 

(Hybrid)

 

Speakers:

Various

The Hong Kong Society of Behavioural and Neural Genetics

Please click here
to register

 

9/F Auditorium, CUHK medical Center

Ms. Maggie CHAN

Tel: 62384386
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Please register according to the instructions.

 

 

3

7/5/2023

(Sun)

 

9:10-4:40

 pm

 

Diabetes Preventing the Preventable (DPP) Forum 2023

 

(Physical)

 

Speakers:

Various

 

 

Asia Diabetes Foundation

Please click here
to register

 

The Ballroom, Level 7, Cordis, Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Asia Diabetes Foundation Secretariat

Tel: 2637 6624

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please register according to the instructions.

3 points for each am or pm (Max. of 6 pts)

8/5,15/5,22/5,29/5

5/6,12/6/2023

 

7:15-9:15

 pm

 

BMA(HK) Advance in Therapeutics Course 2023 - From Primary Prevention to Advanced Diseases

 

Speakers:

Various

 

 

British Medical Association (Hong Kong Branch)

Please click here
to register

The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong

Tel: 2527 8898

Email: kevin.ngan@fmshk.org

 

Please register according to the instructions.

2 points per session; (Max. 12 pts)

9/5/2023

(Tue)

 

7-8

 pm

 

 

 

2nd Quarterly Scientific Meeting 2023

 

Speaker:

Prof. Lee Seunghoon

Hong Kong Epilepsy Society

Please click here
to register

Mr. Jim TONG
Tel: 9866 9315
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please register according to the instructions.

1

 

11/5/2023

(Thu)

 

7-8

 pm

 

One Antibody, three facies - Anti-GQ1b Antibody Syndrome

 

Speakers:

Dr Kelly Ka Yee LIU, Dr Shirley Wai Yin LAU, Dr Chi Chung Alvin Ho

 

The Hong Kong Society of Child Neurology & Developmental Paediatrics

Please click here
to register

Dr. LEE Wing Cheong

Tel: 9787 6155

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

Meeting ID:

810 5856 0892

Passcode: 556392

1

12/5/2023

(Fri)

 

2-3

 pm

 

Role of Imiquimod in the Management of Actinic Keratoses (AK) and Superficial Basal Cell Carcinomas (sBCC)

 

Speaker:

Dr. CHAN Yung, Davis

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Please register 2 days before the lecture.

1

 

 

13-14/5/2023

(Sat,Sun)

 

12-5:40, 9-6:05

 pm

 

27th Hong Kong Medical Forum - Safeguarding Human Health for a Century and Beyond

 

(Physical)

 

Speaker:

Dr. Wong Wai Sheung

The University of Hong Kong,
Queen Mary

Hospital

Please click here
to register

 

Room N101, 1/F (New Wing), Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

Hong Kong Medical Forum Secretariat
Tel: 2255-6709
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Please register before 10 May 2023

Day 1: 3
Day 2: 6

15/5/2023

(Mon)

 

2-3

 pm

 

IBS and Overlapping FGID Symptoms

 

Speaker:

Dr. LO Oi Shan, Angeline

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Please register 2 days before the lecture.

1

 

16/5/2023

(Tue)

 

1:30-3:05

 pm

 

1. Not As Hard As You Think! Tips and Strategies to Manage Functional Constipation in Adults;

 

2. Constipation in Children – Tips

 

(Physical)

 

Speakers

Dr. PANG Hing Yan ,Dr. CHOW Chun Kwan, John

Hong Kong Medical Association

 

 

Please click here
to register

 

Deluxe Cuisine 百滙軒 (Tai Wo MTR) (302, Tai Wo Mall, 12, Tai Wo Road, Tai Po)

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Please register before 3 May.

2

 

18/5/2023

(Thu)

 

2-3

 pm 

 

Practical Updates in Osteoporosis Management in Primary Care Setting

 (Physical)

 

Speaker:

Dr. CHAN Lai Lok, Julian

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

 

Lei Garden, Shop 1130 - 1143, 1/F, Phase 1, Yoho Mall, Yuen Long, New Territories

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Please register before 8 May.

1

 

19/5/2023

(Fri)

 

2-3

 pm

 

Optimizing the Management of Refractory Angina

 

Speaker:

Dr. WONG Bun Lap, Bernard -

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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Please register 2 days before the lecture.

1

 

20/5/2023

(Sat)

 

2-5:45

 pm

 

Embracing the Era of Genomic Medicine: Research, Training and Clinical Applications

 

(Physical)

 

Speakers:

Various

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

Please click here
to register

 

Pao Yue Kong Auditorium, G/F, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong

Ms. Natalie Ho

Tel: 28718715

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Please register before 12 May 2023

3

23/5/2023

(Tue)

 

2-3

 pm

 

Management of Acne Vulgaris with Holistic Skin Care

 

Speaker:

Dr. HO King Man

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Please register 2 days before the lecture.

1

 

24/5/2023

(Wed)

 

2-3

 pm

 

Practical Tips on The Management of Hypertension

 

Speaker: Prof. SIU Chung Wah, David

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Please register 2 days before the lecture.

1

 

24/5/2023

(Wed)

 

2-3

 pm

 

Machine Learning Derived MRI Biomarker for the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease

 

Speaker: Professor MOK Chung Tong, Vincent

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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Please register 2 days before the lecture.

1

 

31/5/2023

(Wed)

 

2-3

 pm

 

Personalized Prostate Health Assessment and Treatment

 

(Physical)

 

Speaker: Dr. KAN Wai Man, Raymond  

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

 

Ballroom I, 2/F, Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin, 1 On Ping Street, Shatin, N.T.

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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Please register before 22 May 2023

 

31/5/2023

(Wed)

 

2-3

 pm

 

Recent Advancement of Gut Microbiome Research and its Applications in COVID-19 Recovery and Preventing Long COVID

 

Speaker: Prof. WONG Chi Sang, Martin

Hong Kong Medical Association

Please click here
to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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Please register 2 days before the lecture.

1

 

 

 

 

Dear Fellows and Members of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,

 

Re:   Subspecialty of Paediatric Neurology (PN) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 3rd July 2023)

 

The Paediatric Neurology (PN) is now 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 September 2013. We are now calling for application enrollment of PN trainees for Year 2023. Please kindly find enclosed files of Training Programme Information and Application Form for your kind attention. Information is also available at the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk

 

Please be reminded that the training programme will commence from 3nd July 2023. The deadline for enrollment of the PN Training Programme will be on 19 May 2023 (Friday), 5:00 pm. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

 

Best regards,

 

Dr Tsui Kwing Wan

Honorary Secretary
PN Subspecialty Board
(Email: 
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cc Dr Eva Fung, Hon Secretary, PN Subspecialty Board

 

c/o Stephanie Lai
College Secretary
Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

 

Tel: (852) 2871 8842
Fax: (852) 2785 1850
Email:
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To all Fellows, Members and Associates

 College Newsletter – April 2023 issue

 Please find the latest College Newsletter -April 2023 issue for your information.

 Thank you for your attention.

 Regards

College Secretariat

Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

   

To all Fellows, Members and Associates

 

College Newsletter – April 2023 issue

 

Please find the latest College Newsletter – April 2023 issue for your information.

 

Thank you for your attention.

 

Regards

College Secretariat

Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

 

Dear Associates,

Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science (FOP TAS) Examination will be held on 21 June 2023  (Wednesday). 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. Please also find an Application Form B for your use.

Online Application period
5 April 2023 - 17 April 2023

Options for sitting this exam
1. At your own home or workplace with online invigilation(online invigilation guide)
Remarks: Please note that there will NOT be any test centre option for this diet of exam. 

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. You do not need to wait until a specific examination opens to apply for an RCPCH online account. A RCPCH number is needed in order to access the online application forms for exams.

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

Thank you for your attention.

College Secretariat

   

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