Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

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 3^rd 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 3^nd 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
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cc Dr Eva Fung, Hon Secretary, PN Subspecialty Board

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

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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

CME Online (April 2023)

Dear Colleagues,

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

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 ). You can choose the name of the account based on first-come-first-served principle.

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 https://online.hkam.org.hk/lms/discovery.php.

Please click here for the latest CME guidelines.

Date and Time

Programme Topic

Organizer

Link

Enquiry

Remarks

CME pts

3/4/2023

(Mon)

2-3

The rising importance of Liver Protectant & Latest Guideline Updates

Speaker:

Dr. Lam Long Yan, Kelvin

Hong Kong Medical Association

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to register

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

6/4/2023

(Thu)

2-3

Clinical Tips in Treatment of Depression

Speaker:

Dr. Chan Chung Mau

Hong Kong Medical Association

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to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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11/4/2023

(Tue)

2-3

Influenza Management & Latest Influenza Vaccination Recommendations

Speaker:

Dr. Wang Kwan Ling, Julie

Hong Kong Medical Association

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to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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12/4/2023

(Wed)

2-3

Dr., I have numbness

Speaker:

Dr. Tsang Kin Lun

Hong Kong Medical Association

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to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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13/4/2023

(Thu)

6-7

Clinical Management of Fish Allergy: Challenges and Opportunities

Speakers:

Dr. Agnes Leung, Dr. Christine Wai

The Hong Kong Society For Paediatric Immunology Allergy And Infectious Diseases

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to join

Dr. Agnes Leung

Tel: 3505 2851

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Meeting ID:

962 2934 2055

Passcode: 438 744

13/4/2023

(Thu)

2-3

Macular Diseases – Diagnosis and Management

Speaker:

Dr. Yuen Shi Yin, Nancy

Hong Kong Medical Association

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to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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14/4/2023

(Fri)

2-3

Updates of ADHD Treatment

(Physical)

Speaker:

Dr. Tam Fung Ling

Hong Kong Medical Association

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to register

Maggie, 2/F, Eaton Hong Kong, 380 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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19/4/2023

(Wed)

8-9:15

In-Depth Management of ASCVD due to Lp (a)

Speakers:

Prof Erik STROES,

Dr Kwok On Hing Vincent

Hong Kong Society of Congenital & Structural Heart Disease

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to register

Vivian Cheung
Tel: 2596 0033 /

6088 5936
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Please register according to the instructions.

20/4/2023

(Thu)

2-3

Clinical Update of GLP1-RA on Obesity Management

(Physical)

Speaker:

Dr. Wong Wai Sheung

Hong Kong Medical Association

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to register

Diamond 3-6, 2/F, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, 3 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong

HKMA Secretariat
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21/4/2023

(Fri)

2-3

Management of Epistaxis

Speaker:

Dr. Lam Chuen Kwong, Henry

Hong Kong Medical Association

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to register

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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22/4/2023

(Sat)

5:30-7:30

Annual Scientific Symposium 2023 & 30th Anniversary Celebration:

Development of Paediatric Haematology

and Oncology Subspecialty in Hong Kong –

Past, Present and Future

Speakers:

Prof. Li Chi Kong,

Dr. Eric Bouffet

Hong Kong Paediatric Haematology & Oncology Study Group

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to register

Tel: 5240 6494
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Please register before 8 April 2023.

27/4/2023

(Thu)

2-3

Contemporary Approach to High Risk

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and

Heart Failure Management (Hybrid)

Speaker:

Dr. Sunny Tsang

Hong Kong Medical Association

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to register

The Hong Kong Medical Association Central Premises, Dr. Li Shu Pui Professional Education Centre, 2/F, Chinese Club Building, 21-22 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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27/4/2023

(Thu)

6:30-8

Melioidosis - a re-emerging infectious disease

Speakers:

Dr. Mark Hor Kee, Bonita,

Prof. Anucha

Apisarnthanarak

Association of Private Medical Specialists of Hong Kong

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to register

Ms. Katrina Tong
Tel: 3893 6222
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27/4/2023

(Thu)

6:30-10

OSHK A to Z Symposia Series - "L" Symposium

(Physical)

Speakers:

Dr. Carmelo Messina,

Dr. Donato Agnusdei,

Dr. James Ka Hay Luk

The Osteoporosis Society of Hong Kong

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to register

Star Room, 42/F, Cordis, Hong Kong

OSHK L-Symposium Secretariat
Tel: 2559 9973
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27/4/2023

(Thu)

6:45-8:45

A-Z Symposium on Diabetes: W-Symposium - Update in Weight Management in Type 2 DM

Patients

(Hybrid)

Speakers:

Dr. Yuen Mae Ann, Michele, Ms. Chan Kiu Wing,

Andrea

The Hong Kong Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction

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to register

Mr. Gaz Wong
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28/4/2023

(Fri)

2-3

Management of Treatment Resistant Depression

(Physical)

Speaker:

Dr. LAM Chun

Hong Kong Medical Association

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to register

President’s Room, Spotlight Recreation Club (博藝會), 4/F., Screen World, Site 8, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon

HKMA Secretariat
Tel: 2527 8452
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