MRCPCH FOP & TAS Examination (Part I), 21 February 2024 (Wednesday)
01/12/2023
MRCPCH FOP & TAS Examination (Part I), 21 February 2024 (Wednesday) The MRCPCH FOP & TAS examination will be held on 21 February 2024 (Wednesday). The application will be opened from 4 Dec to 8 Dec. Candidates wishing to sit the above exam in HK please 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. Application period 4 Dec to 8 Dec 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. Attached please find an Application Form B for your use. Options for sitting this exam 1.At your own home or workplace online invigilation (pls refer to online invigilation quick guide attached) Remarks: Please note that there will NOT be any test centre option for this diet of exam. Remarks: 1. All theory exams have been moved to computer-based testing since January 2015. Please refer to the RCPCH website for more CBT information: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/theory-exams-mrcpch-dch-how-apply 2. 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). 3. Candidates can sit the MRCPCH theory exams in any order, and are allowed to take the Applied Knowledge in Practice Exam as their first MRCPCH theory exam. 4.Those candidates who have never taken an exam with the RCPCH and/or do not have an RCPCH number are advised to register(preferably 10 working days before the application period opens). You do not need to wait until a specific examination opens to apply for an RCPCH online account. You are not able to apply for any exams online until your registrationfor an exam account is accepted. 5.For details of online application procedures, please refer to Guidance Notes for HK candidates attached. Thank you for your attendion. College Secretariat Hong Kong College of PaediatriciansMRCPCH Clinical Examination, 12-13 March 2024 (Tuesday to Wednesday)
15/11/2023
Dear Associates Attached please find a circular detailing the application procedures for the above exam. Application period starts from 27 November 2023 (Mon) to 8 December 2023 (Fri). Please fill in relevant application forms and submit to College Secretariat with cheque before the deadline. * 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 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
CME Online Nov 2023
03/11/2023
Dear Colleagues, I am sending you the e-blast notification of Category A CME activities of the month of November. 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting (2 – 3 December 2023) You are cordially invited to attend the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting of the College on 2nd and 3rd December 2023. It will be held at the HKAM Building. The College will also hold the AGM, Conferment Ceremony and the Annual Dinner on the evening of 2 December 2023. We are very honoured to have paediatric experts from Guangdong and Macao to come to speak to us at the ASM. There will be three plenary talks by Professor Zhang Zhiwei, Dr Lui Kin Man and Professor Simon Lam on 2 December 2023. The winners of the Best Dissertation and Best Young Investigator Prizes will present their studies. The next morning we will have four symposiums on Haematology & Oncology, Neonatology, Paediatric Training and the sharing of some intriguing clinical cases. Please register for this important CME event at the end of 2023 and get to make acquaintance with our neighbours. Just use your mobile phone to scan the QR code below to register. The Scientific Programme is available here. It is also posted on the College website (www.paediatrician.org.hk). Do you know your CME requirement? We often remember we need to have 90 CME points for a three-year CME cycle. Some of us may think that it is all that is required. In fact, a fellow is required to gather 30 points from Category A activities, namely the local, regional and international educational activities every three years One is also required to accumulate 15 active CME points from any category. Active points are gained by giving talks, doing quizzes from journals, self-study and teaching etc. For some categories there is a maximum number of points you can gain each cycle. If you want to know more, please visit the CME Guidelines (http://www.paediatrician.org.hk/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=2258&Itemid=66) page. (The information below is abstracted from the event organizers on 30 October 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 pt(s) 3/11/2023 (Fri) 14:00 to 19:20 Annual Scientific Meeting 2023 - Breakthrough Treatments For CNS Tumour (Hybrid) Speakers:Various The Hong Kong Neuro Oncology Society Please click here to register The China Club, 13-14/F, Old, Bank Of China Building, Bank Street, Central. Secretariat Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please register according to the instructions. 3 8/11/2023 (Wed) 13:00 to 14:00 A previously healthy girl with new onset of severe dystonia Speakers: Dr. Windy Sze Wing NG, Dr. Mario Wai Kwong CHAK CMC/PMH/TMH Paediatric Neurology Cluster Please click here to join Ms. Mansi Man Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meeting ID: 96567884943 Passcode: 387911 1 14/11/2023 (Tue) 18:30 to 20:15 Perinatal symposium 2023 (Physical) Speakers: Various The Honk Kong Neonatal Society and The Obsterical and Gynaecological Society of Hong Kong Please click here to register The Ballroom, 18/F, The Mira Hong Kong, 118 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon Ms. Kit Tang Tel: 2578 3833 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please register before 3 November, 2023. 2 16/11/2023 (Thur) 14:00 to 15:00 Navigating the Management of Atopic Dermatitis Speaker: Dr WONG, Hing Wing Navigating the Management of Atopic Dermatitis 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 21/11/2023 (Tue) 08:30 to 09:20 HKCH Hospital Grand Round - Paediatric kidney transplant Speakers: Dr. Tong Pak Chiu, Dr. Ho Tsz Wai, Dr. Kevin Fung Hong Kong Children's Hospital Please click here to join Ms. Debbie WONG Tel: 5741 3280 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meeting ID : 927 6416 7257 Passcode : 849589 1 24/11/2023 (Fri) 14:00 to 15:00 Osteoarthritis of Knees: Drugs? Injection? Others? (Physical) Speaker: Dr HO, Cham On Hong Kong Medical Association Please click here to register Maggie, 2/F, Eaton Hotel, 380 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong 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 13 November, 2023 1 25-26/11/2023 (Sat&Sun) 08:30 to 18:00, 09:00 to 17:25 Advances in Paediatrics 2023 Speakers: Various Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital Please click here to register Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: +65 8128 7357 (WhatsApp voice call and message) Please register according to the instructions. 6,6 25/11/2023 (Sat) 13:00 to 17:00 ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING 2023 Speakers: Prof. Wang Jian She, Dr. Bowie Leung, Dr. Patrick Chung Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology And Nutrition Please click here to register Saloon 1-3 Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui Ms Jasmine Tse Tel: 65797391 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please register according to the instructions. 3 28/11/2023 (Tue) 14:00 to 15:00 1.Updates on Colorectal Cancer Screening 2.Multitarget FIT-DNA Technology as the Latest Colorectal Cancer Screening Option in Hong Kong Speakers: 1. Dr LAM, Yuk Fai Frank 2. Dr MA, Wu Po Mike 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 29/11/2023 (Wed) 14:00 to 15:00 Diagnosis and Management of Common Skin Infections in Primary 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 30/11/2023 (Fri) 19:00 to 20:00 Changing Paradigms in Hyperlipidemia Management: What are the Available Evidence in CV Risk Reduction and Long Term Safety? (Physical) Speaker: Dr CHEUNG, Chi Yeung Hong Kong Medical Association Please click here to register Wanchai Premises, 5/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong 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 20 November, 2023 1MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (Part II) Examination, 24 January 2024 (Wednesday)
27/10/2023
Dear Associates MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (previously Part II) Examination, 24 January 2024 (Wednesday) Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) Exam will be held in HK on 24 January 2024. Candidates wishing to sit the above exam in HK please 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. Application period 6 November 2023 (Mon) - 19 November 2023 (SUN) *for applications for online invigilation, closing date is 10 November 2023 (Friday) 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. Options for sitting this exam At your own home or workplace with online invigilation (pls refer to online invigilation quick guide attached) Note: Please note that there will NOT be any test centre option for this diet of exam. If you encounter difficulty in taking the exam in online invigilation format, please consider taking the same exam in Sep 2024 which the test centre option is expected to open at that time. Remarks: 1. All theory exams have been moved to computer-based testing since January 2015. Please refer to the RCPCH website for more CBT information: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/theory-exams-mrcpch-dch-how-apply 2. 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). 3. Candidates can sit the MRCPCH theory exams in any order, and are allowed to take the Applied Knowledge in Practice Exam as their first MRCPCH theory exam. 4. 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 any time before the application period (preferably 10 working days before the application period opens). You do not need to wait until a specific examination opens to apply for an RCPCH online account. You are not able to apply for any exams online until your registration for an exam account is accepted. 5. For details of online application procedures, please refer to the Guidance Notes for HK candidates attached. Thank you for your kind attention. College Secretariat Hong Kong College of PaediatriciansInvitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (Commencing from 1st January 2024)
20/10/2023
Dear Members/Fellows of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, The Paediatric Endocrinology (PE) 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 February 2019. The PE Subspecialty Board now invites application from trainees for enrollment in the Training Programme. Please kindly find enclosed file of training application form. Please be reminded a concrete 3-year training pathway plan should be submitted for application. Further information is available at the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk Please be reminded of the important dates: Deadline for application: 20 November 2023 Tentative date for interview: 4 December 2023 Applicants will be informed of the result individually. If you have any queries, please contact the undersigned. Best regards, Dr But Wai Man, Betty Chairperson of PE Subspecialty Board 20 October 2023Subspecialty of Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (DBP) - Call for Application of Exit Assessment
17/10/2023
Subspecialty of Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (DBP) - Call for Application of Exit Assessment Dear Trainees of Subspecialty in Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (DBP), Hong Kong College of Paediatricians The DBP Subspecialty is now calling for Application of Exit Assessment which will be held on 18th January 2024 (Thursday). The DBP 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 13 November 2023 (Monday). Candidates are reminded to submit by deadline 13 November 2023 the following documents: 1.Completed application form 2.Certified true copy of Annual Practicing Certificate (current year) 3.Certified true copy of the letter from College stating acceptance and date of commencement of the candidate’s training programme 4.Completed checklist of training records (Form EA-TP) 5.Exit Assessment checklist for dissertations and presentation (Form EA-DP) 6.Four hard copies and a soft copy of 2 dissertations 7.A cheque of HK$6,000 for Exit Assessment fee made payable to “Hong Kong College of Paediatricians”. Candidates must ensure that the DBP Training Programme Director’s report will be sent directly by the Programme Director to the College by the deadline. Applications should be sent to: Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, Room 801, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road Hong Kong. An acknowledgement will be issued upon receiving an application, but only applications with the complete submission of documents required will be processed. The application forms and related guidelines can be downloaded from the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk → Subspecialties → DBP →Announcements Dr LEE Mun Yau Florence Chairperson Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics Subspecialty Board c/o College Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians Tel: (852) 2871 8842 Fax: (852) 2785 1850CME Online Oct 2023
05/10/2023
CME Online (October 2023) Dear Colleagues, I am sending you the e-blast notification of Category A CME activities of the month of October. Do you know your CME requirement? We often remember we need to have 90 CME points for a three-year CME cycle. Some of us may think that it is all that is required. In fact, a fellow is required to accrue 30 points from Category A activities, namely the local, regional and international educational activities every three years. We are also required to accumulate 15 active CME points from any category. Active points are gained by giving talks, doing quizzes from journals, self-study and teaching etc. For some categories there is a maximum number of points you can gain each cycle. If you want to know more, please visit the CME Guidelines (http://www.paediatrician.org.hk/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=2258&Itemid=66) page. (The information below is abstracted from the event organizers on 5 October 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 6/10/2023 (Fri) 14:00 to 15:00 Embracing Heart Failure Management in Patients with Preserved or Reduced Ejection Fraction: What Do the Latest Hong Kong Data Say Speaker: Dr NG, Kei Yan Andrew 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 according to the instructions. 1 7-8/10/2023 (Sat-Sun) 12:30 to 17:00; 08:45 to 17:25 12th Hong Kong Allergy Convention Speaker: Various The Hong Kong Institute of Allergy Please click here to register Ms. Scarlett Kwok Tel: 2559 9973 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please register according to the instructions. 3,6 9/10/2023 (Mon) 19:00 to 20:30 Puberty and Growth Management Symposium (Hybrid) Speakers: Prof. Leena Patel; Dr. Geoffrey Yu Chak Fei; Dr. Ho, Man Ting Manda Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism Please click here to register Orchid Room, Marco Polo Hotel, Harbour City, 3 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Dr. Shirley Wong Tel: 92808415 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please register according to the instructions. 1 10/10/2023 (Tue) 08:30 to 09:30 Surgical approach to children with Disorders / Differences of Sex Development (DSD) (Online) Speakers: Dr. Peter Tam Dr. Sammi Wong Hong Kong Children's Hospital Please click here to join Ms. IP Yee Man Tel: 5741 3804 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Zoom ID 942 8844 2516 Passcode: 595933 TBC 12/10/2023 (Thur) 14:00 to 15:00 Introduction of eHealth Adoption Sponsorship Scheme and the HKMA CMS 5.0 Speaker: Dr. CHAN Pierre 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 before 11 October, 2023 1 13/10/2023 (Fri) 14:00 to 15:00 The Hidden Disease Burden of HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers in Hong Kong Speaker: Dr LAM, Wai Hung Eddy 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 before 6 October, 2023 1 14/10/2023 (Sat) 09:00 to 17:25 16th Annual Scientific Meeting & 17th Annual General Meeting & PIAID Study Day Speaker: Various The Hong Kong Society For Paediatric Immunology Allergy And Infectious Diseases Please click here to register Dr. Agnes Leung Tel: 35052859 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please register according to the instructions. 6 14/10/2023 (Sat) 14:00 to 16:50 Pompe Disease and Its Beyond Speaker: Various The Hong Kong Society of Neuromuscular Diseases Hong Kong Society of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Please click here to register Ms. Barbara Lam Tel: 3563 8773 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please register before 13 October,2023 3 16/10/2023 (Mon) 19:00 to 20:00 Effective Management of Hypertension and Albuminuria in Hypertensive Patients for Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy Speakers: Dr HUNG, Yu Tak 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 16/10/2023 (Mon) 19:00 to 20:45 Accelerating aHUS Management: Unravelling Clinical Pathway, Diagnostics, and Case Studies Speaker: Prof. David MUDGE Hong Kong Paediatric Nephrology Society Please click here to register Ms. Barbara Lam Tel: 3563 8773 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please register before 9 October, 2023 1 18/10/2023 (Wed) 14:00 to 15:00 Improving Cardiovascular Prognosis with Early and Massive LDL-C Reduction (Physical) Speaker: Dr LI, Siu Lung Steven Hong Kong Medical Association Please click here to register Ballroom III, 2/F, Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin, 1 On Ping Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong 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 9 October, 2023 1 25/10/2023 (Wed) 19:00 to 20:00 Clinical Meeting: A Practical Approach to Food Allergy Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Respirology and Allergy Please click here to join HKSPRA Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Meeting ID: 894 0035 2225 Passcode: 353036 1 26/10/2023 (Thu) 14:00 to 15:00 ID Microbes Using Metagenomic and Big Data Bioinformatics (Hybrid) Speaker: Dr YE, Bin Hong Kong Medical Association Please click here 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 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please register before 16 October, 2023. 1 26/10/2023 (Thu) 19:00 to 20:40 Topical Treatment in Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Management - Is It Still Relevant Today (Hybrid) Speakers: Prof. Ellis Kam-Lun Hon Prof. Chih-Ho Hong Hong Kong Paediatric & Adolescent Dermatology Society Please click here to register Tang Room I & II, Level 3, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers Ms Yoyo Chan Tel: 9444 0917 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please register according to the instructions. 151st Exit Assessment, 18 December 2023 (Monday)
13/09/2023
Dear Members, The next Exit Assessment of the College will be held on 18 December 2023 (Monday). Attached please find an announcement, application form, FORM A and FORM B for your information. Members wishing to sit this Exit Assessment can send your completed applications to the College from 18 September 2023 (Monday) onwards until 13 October 2023 (Friday). Please be reminded to include FORM A (Record of Higher Training in Paediatrics) and FORM B (Checklist for Dissertations) in your submission. Both hard and soft copies of your dissertations should also be submitted. 1.For all trainees who started their basic paediatric training on or after 1 July 2009, a proof of completion of a formal Child Protection Course within their 6-year Paediatric Training Programme should be submitted along with the application. 2.For all trainees who started their higher paeditric training on or after 1st July 2020, a proof of completion of a formal Paediatric Palliative Care Course within their 6-year Paediatric Training Programme should be submitted along with the application. 3.Dissertations submitted for this Exit Assessment will be considered for the 2024 Best Dissertation Prize awarded by the College. Case reports will not be considered for the Prize. Thank you for your kind attention. College SecretariatPage 1 of 40
