Announcement for Application of the Exit Assessment of the Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine [PRM] 2025

08/04/2025

To:  All PRM Subspecialty Trainees of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians   Announcement for PRM SB Exit Assessment [Exit date: 28 August 2025]   The PRM Subspecialty is now calling for Application for Exit Assessment, which will be held on 28th August 2025 (Thursday).   PRM Subspecialty Trainees who are eligible and would like to sit for the Exit Assessment please submit the application form and the required documents to the Secretariat,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  by 27th June 2025 (Friday).   The Application Form, PRM EA Guideline and Appendix 1 can be downloaded from the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk → Subspecialties → PRM →Exit Examination Assessment   Best regards,   Dr Kate Chan Honorary Secretary PRM Subspecialty Board (Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )   cc Dr Lam Shu Yan, Chairperson, PRM Subspecialty Board (Jun 2022 – May 2025)   c/o Stephanie Lai College Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians   Tel: (852) 2871 8842 Fax: (852) 2785 1850 Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science Examination (formerly Part I), 25 June 2025 (Wednesday)

01/04/2025

Dear Associates, Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science (FOP TAS) Examination will be held on 25 June 2025  (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. Application period7 April 2025 (Mon) - 14 April 2025 (Mon) *Please noted that 15 seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis for this diet of exam. Options for sitting this exam1. Test Centre: the exact location is to be announced by RCPCHRemarks: Please note that there will NOT be any online invigilation option for this diet of exam.  Examination FeeFOP & TAS (both papers) HK$7,600FOP only (single paper) HK$4,700TAS 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.   Thank you for your attention. College Secretariat

Subspecialty of Paediatric Neurology (PN) - Invitation for Enroment of Training Programme

01/04/2025

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 2nd July 2025)   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 accepting application for PN trainee enrollment for Year 2025. Please find the enclosed Training Programme Information and Application Form for your kind attention. Information is also available at the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk   The training programme will commence from 2 July 2025. The deadline for enrollment of the PN Training Programme will be on 26 May 2025 (Monday), 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:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   cc Dr Eva Fung, Chairperson, PN Subspecialty Board   c/o Stephanie Lai College Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians Tel: (852) 2871 8842 Fax: (852) 2785 1850 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CME Online (April 2025)

28/03/2025

CME Online (April 2025) Dear Colleagues,   I am sending you the e-blast notification of Category A CME activities for the month of April in Google Calendar Format.  Please view the events http://tiny.cc/j1w6001.   CME/CPD Reminder (2023 – 2025 Cycle) The current CME/CPD cycle began on 1 January 2023 and will conclude on 31 December 2025. To fulfill the requirements, you must obtain 15 Active CME points, 30 Category A points, and a total of 90 CME points by the end of the cycle. We encourage you to regularly check your progress through the https://www.icmecpd.hk/login.aspx or the eHKAM app to ensure you stay on track.   Please make use of this e-blast to keep track of the latest CME events. You are also invited to participate in upcoming events including the Paediatric Updates in June, September 2025, as well as the Annual Scientific Meeting on 6 December 2025.   For CME Activities in April please click http://tiny.cc/j1w6001.   (The CME activity is abstracted from the event organizers on 25 March 2025. Members and fellows are reminded to contact the enquiries listed in the google calendar for last-minute alternations.)   Yours sincerely,     Dr CHENG Wai Tsoi, Frankie Chairman of Education Committee   c/o CME Subcommittee   Hong Kong College of Paediatricians   Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd July 2025)

20/03/2025

Dear Fellows and Members of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,   Re:  Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd July 2025)   The Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) is 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 May 2016. We are now calling for application enrollment of PRM trainees for Year 2025.   Please kindly find the files of Training Programme and Application Form  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 2nd July 2025. The deadline for enrollment of the PRM Training Programme will be on 30th April 2025 (Wednesday), 5:00 pm.  If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.   Best regards,   Dr Kate Chan Honorary Secretary PRM Subspecialty Board (Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )   cc Dr Lam Shu Yan, Chairperson, PRM Subspecialty Board (Jun 2022 – May 2025)   c/o Stephanie Lai College Secretary Hong Kong College of Paediatricians   Tel: 2871 8842 Fax: 2785 1850 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

54th Exit Assessment, 19 June 2025 (Thursday)

14/03/2025

Dear Members,  The next Exit Assessment of the College will be held on 19 June 2025 (Thursday). 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 24 March 2025 (Monday) onwards until 11 April 2025 (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 2025 Best Dissertation Prize awarded by the College. Case reports will not be considered for the Prize. Please also be reminded the fee for the Exit Exam is adjusted to $8,000 started from 2025. Thank you for your kind attention. College Secretariat

MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (Part II) Examination, 21 May 2025 (Wednesday)

05/03/2025

Dear Associates MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (Part II) Examination, 21 May 2025(Wednesday) Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) Exam will be held in HK on 21 May 2025.  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 12 March 2025 (Wed) - 17 March 2025 (Mon)   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 Test Centre: the exact location is to be announced by RCPCH. Note: Please note that there will NOT be any online invigilation 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 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 Paediatricians

Announcement of Exit Exam Fee Adjustment

28/02/2025

 Dear Members  Please be informed that an important update regarding the exam fees.  Starting from 2025, the fee for the Exit Exam will be adjusted to $8,000.  We appreciate your understanding as we strive to maintain the quality and integrity of our examination process.   If you have any question or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out.  Thank you for your attention.  College Secretariat