Quick Reference for CME

The College accepts five categories of CME activities for accreditations:

Category A : Local, Regional or International Activities

Active or passive participation in approved local, regional and international scientific meetings, conferences, workshops, update courses, post-graduate lectures and seminars and special College educational functions including postgraduate courses, diploma courses and paediatric-related taught or research postgraduate degrees. This will also include courses organized by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

Category B : Hospital, Institution or Group-based Activities

Active or passive participation in approved practice-related activities, such as grand rounds, X-ray meetings, seminars, clinico-pathological conferences, journal clubs and audio-visual viewing sessions

Category C : Publications

1. Scientific publications in Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics
2. Scientific publications in journals of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine or its constituent colleges
3. Scientific publications in indexed journals (Index Medicus)
4. Publications of chapters and books
5. Other publications subjected to prior approval by the CME Subcommittee

Category D : Self-study with Assessment

1. College approved self-study programmes
2. Only accredited with prior approval from the College and with the necessary evidence that it has been carried out diligently

Category E : Other CME/CPD activities

Miscellaneous CME/CPD activities not included in Categories A to D