CME Online January 2025

22/01/2025

CME Online (January 2025) Dear Colleagues,   I am sending you the e-blast notification of Category A CME activities for the month of January 2025 in Google Calendar Format. Please view the events http://tiny.cc/j1w6001   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.   If you want to know more, please visit the CME Guidelines.   I wish you a prosperous and healthy New Year!    (The CME activity is abstracted from the event organizers on 23 December 2024. Members and fellows are reminded to contact the enquiries listed in the google calendar for last-minute alternations.)   For CME Activities in January please click http://tiny.cc/j1w6001   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 Genetics & Genomics (Paediatrics) [GGP] – Invitation for enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 1 April 2025)

02/01/2025

Dear Members/Fellows of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, The Subspecialty of Genetics & Genomics (Paediatrics) [GGP] 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 1 November 2017. We are now calling for application enrollment of GGP trainees for Year 2025, please kindly find enclosed 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 1st April 2025. The deadline for enrollment of the GGP Training Programme will be on 16 Jan 2025, Thursday ,5:00 pm. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.   Best regards, Dr CHENG Sze Wing ShirleyHonorary SecretarymGGP Subspecially Board c/o Angel Lam College Secretary Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science Examination (formerly Part I), 19 February 2025 (Wednesday)

25/11/2024

Dear Associates, Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science (FOP TAS) Examination will be held on 19 February 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 period2 December 2024 (Mon) - 9 December 2024 (Mon) *for applications for online invigilation, closing date is 6 December 2024 (Friday) Options for sitting this exam1. 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 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

MRCPCH Clinical Examination, 25-26 February 2025 (Tuesday to Wednesday)

08/11/2024

Dear Associates Attached please find a circular detailing the application procedures for the above exam. Application period starts from 25 November 2024 (Mon) to 6 December 2024 (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 be kindly reminded the changing in eligibility criteria will start at 1 July 2024: Applicants for entry to the Clicical Examination must be holding posts and eligible to practice in Hong Kong and have completed a period of training at least two and a half years form the date of graduation given on their diploma of medical qualification. Within a five-year peroid befor the date of the Clinical Examination, not less than 18 months of College accredited training and 12 months of unselected emergency paediatric patients. 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

Subspecialty of Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics - Invitation for enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd January 2025)

28/10/2024

Dear Members and Fellows of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,   Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (DBP) has been registered in the Specialist Register of The Medical Council of Hong Kong since 3rd July 2013. We are now calling for application enrollment of DBP trainees for Year 2025.   Please kindly find enclosed files of  Training Programme, Application Information and Training 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 January 2025. The deadline for enrollment of the DBP Training Programme will be on 19th November 2024 (Tuesday) 5:00 pm. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.     Best regards,   For and on behalf of   Dr Purdy Chan Honorary Secretary DBP Subspecialty Board (Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )   c/o Stephanie Lai College Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians T: (852) 2871 8842 F: (852) 2785 1850 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dates of College Examinations in 2025

28/10/2024

Dear Associate and Members,  Please be informed that the next batch of examinations will be held on the days stated below.  Kindly note that these dates may be subject to change. Please visit the College website to check for the latest examination announcement nearer the time.   Examination  Date Applicationopening date Applicationclosing date Announcement MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory and Science (formerly Part IA and IB) 19 February 2025 (Wed) 2 Dec 2024  9 Dec 2024     25 June 2025 (Wed) 7 Apr 2025  14 Apr 2025     14 October 2025 (Tue) 11 Aug 2025  18 Aug 2025   MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (formerly Part II Written) 22 Jan 2025 (Wed) [Online invigilation only] 4 Nov 2024 11 Nov 2024 Announcement   21 May 2025 (Wed)  10 Mar 2025  17 Mar 2025     17 September 2025 (Wed) 7 Jul 2025  14 Jul 2025   MRCPCH Clinical 25-26 Feb 2025 (Tue-Wed) late Nov / early Dec early / mid Dec     14-15 Oct 2025 (Tue-Wed) early / mid Jul  mid / late Jul    DCH Clinical DCH Clinical Exam in 2025 in Hong Kong is pending, candidates planning to sit the exam can apply via the UK application portal: DCH Clinical exam - how to apply       Exit Assessment 19 June 2025 (Thu) late Mar / early Apr late Apr     18 Dec 2025 (Thu) late Aug / early Sep late Sep / early Oct             Examination Committee

MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (formerly Part II) Examination, 22 January 2025

25/10/2024

Dear Associates MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (formerly Part II) Examination, 22 January 2025 (Wednesday) Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) Exam will be held in HK on 22 January 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 4 November 2024 (Mon) - 11 November 2024 (Mon) *for applications for online invigilation, closing date is 8 November 2024 (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.    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

Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (Commencing from 1st January 2025)

18/10/2024

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: 18 November 2024 Tentative date for interview: 2 December 2024   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 18 October 2024