Dear Associates/Members/Fellows of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,

Re: Subspecialty of Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (DBP) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme

The Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (DBP) is now recognised 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 3 July 2013.

We are now calling for application enrollment of DBP trainees for Year 2013 - 2014, please kindly find enclosed Application Form together with application information and training programme for your attention.  Information is also available at the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk

Please be reminded that the training programme will commence from 1st December 2013.  The deadline for enrollment of the DBP Training Programme will be on 31 October, 2013.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Best regards,

Dr Patrick Ip
Honorary Secretary
DBP Subspecialty Board
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To: All Fellows, Members and Associates of the College
Below please find the PALS Course details for your reference

Paediatric Advanced Life Support Course (PALS) 2015

The big PALS classes this year are scheduled as follows:

Provider Course I – Monday & Tuesday, 14-15 September, 2015

Provider Course II - Wednesday & Thursday, 16-17 September, 2015

Dr. Alfred HuYoung and experienced paediatricians will be teaching these courses.

An additional lecture on "post-resuscitation stabilization" will be provided to HA doctors.

There will also be small classes in November and December 2015. These courses are now open for registration. Doctors working in HA Paediatric Departments will be sponsored by HAHO. Enrollment form is available at http://www3.ha.org.hk/aetc/enrollment.htm.   For enquiry, please call: 3553 3300, or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The PALS Course is part of the College Basic Training Curriculum. College trainees are required to complete the PALS Course before the end of their Basic Training period.

College Secretariat
Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

To: All Fellows, Members and Associate of the College

Please be informed that the 2013 August issue of College Newsletter is now available. You can view and download the issue at this link.

Best regards,

Kimmy WONG
College Secretary
Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

To: All Members of the College

The next Exit Assessment of the College will be held on 19th December 2013 (Thursday).  Detailed announcement, application form, FORM A and FORM B can be downloaded from this link.  Members wishing to sit this Exit Assessment can send your completed applications to the College from now until 9th October 2013 (Wednesday).

Please be reminded to include FORM A (Record of Higher Training in Paediatrics) and FORM B (Checklist for Dissertations) in your submission.  Also, both hard and soft copies of your dissertations should also be submitted.

Thank you for your kind attention.

College Secretariat
Hong Kong College of Paediatricians