MRCPCH Clinical Examination, 22-23 October 2019 (Tuesday & Wednesday)

12/06/2019

Dear Associates Attached please find a circular detailing the application procedures for the above exam. Application period is from 17 June 2019 to 12 July 2019. Relevant application forms and documents can be downloaded from the College website. * Please note that a candidate declaration form will need to be completed and submitted with Application Form D. Examination FeeHK$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  

College Newsletter - June 2019

05/06/2019

College Newsletter - June 2019 To:  All Fellows, Members and Associates of the College, Attached please find the new College Newsletter for your attention.  College Newsletter - June 2019 Best Regards College Secretary Hong Kong College of Paediatricians    

Announcement from Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM)

15/04/2019

 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 2 July 2019)   The Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) 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 May 2016.   The PRM Subspecialty Board now invites application from trainees for enrolment in the Training Programme. Please kindly find enclosed files of Training Programme information together with Training Application Form for your attention. Information is also available at the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk   Please be reminded that the start of training programme will commence any time after 2 July 2019. The deadline for enrollment of the PRM Training Programme will be on 10 May 2019. Applicants will be invited for an interview after the deadline of enrollment.   If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.   Best regards, Dr Yat-cheung, Alfred Tam Chairman Paediatric Respiratory Medicine Subspecialty Board    Cc Dr Shu-yan, David Lam Hon Secretary, PRM Subspecialty Board   c/o Kendra Tang 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

College Newsletter - April 2019

09/04/2019

College Newsletter - April 2019 To:  All Fellows, Members and Associates of the College, Attached please find the new College Newsletter for your attention. College Newsletter, April 2019 Best Regards, College Secretary Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

Call for Application of Exit Assessment

20/03/2019

To: All PIID Subspecialty Trainees, Fellows and Members of Hong Kong College of Paediatricians   The PIID Subspecialty is now calling for Application for Exit Assessment, which will be held on 22nd June 2019 (Saturday), A.M. (exact time to be advised).   PIID Subspecialty Trainees who are eligible and would like to sit for the Exit Assessment please submit the application form, Summary of Training and Record Sheet of PIID Exit Assessment to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 27th April 2019 (Saturday).   The application form can be downloaded from the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk → Subspecialties → PIID →Announcements   Dr Kwan YW, Mike Chairman Subspecialty of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases (PIID) Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) (previously Part II) Examination, 9 May 2019 (Thursday)

24/02/2019

Dear Associates Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) Examination will be held on 9 May 2019. Candidates wishing to sit the above 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. Application period20 February 2019 (Wed) – 6 March 2019 (Wed) Examination FeeHK$8,800 Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. Attached please find an Application Form C for your use. 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 can 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 well before the application period. You are not able to apply for any examinations online until your registration for an exam account is accepted. Thank you for your kind attention. College Secretariat  

Forum for Chiefs of Service held on 2 March 2019

19/02/2019

Hong Kong College of Paediatricians Invitation from the Committee for Subspecialty Boards (CSB) To: Chiefs of Service Paediatric Departments of the Training Institutions   Dear Colleagues,   Following the establishment of six Paediatric Subspecialties, the Committee for Subspecialty Boards (CSB) would like to conduct a review of the subspecialty accreditation process in order to assess the impact on general paediatric services as well as subspecialty services and development. We aim to identify areas for improvement and ensure that the future subspecialty development is robust and sustainable. We wish particularly to examine and ensure that the service needs of our children are met and sound service infrastructures are implemented in well-established training institutions.   With support of the College Council, the CSB has decided to hold a Forum to provide a platform for the Chiefs of Service or delegates to give suggestion and advice on the impact of the subspecialty accreditation process and paediatric development in Hong Kong training institutions:   Event    :     CSB Forum with the Chiefs of Service Date      :     2 March 2019 (Saturday) Time     :     3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Venue   :     James Kung Meeting Room, 2/F Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong.     The forum will also be attended by Colleagues as follows: -      College Council Members -      Subspecialty Boards Members -      CSB Members   As the Head of a Paediatric Department, you are cordially invited to join this important Forum. Your participation at the Forum would be very much appreciated and we value your contributions and valuable advice. Attached please receive a tentative programme of the forum for your information.   To allow us to estimate the attendance, please kindly let us have your positive reply by completing below table and returning email to the Secretariat Office (Attention: Kitty Ho), This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for registration by 20 February 2019 (Wednesday).        Full Name Hospital/Private/Others Email address Car plate no. for reservation, if any     We look forward to seeing you at the Forum.   Yours sincerely,   Dr Chok-wan Chan Director of Subspecialty Boards Committee for Subspecialty Boards Hong Kong College of Paediatricians  

Forum for College Fellows and First Fellows held on 28 February 2019

19/02/2019

Hong Kong College of Paediatricians Invitation from the Committee for Subspecialty Boards (CSB) Distribution to the College Fellowsa and First Fellows of the College in Subspecialty of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases (PIID) Subspecialty of Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (DBP) Subspecialty of Paediatric Neurology (PN) Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) Subspecialty of Genetics & Genomics (Paediatrics) [GGP] and Subspecialty of Paediatric Endocrinology (PE)   Dear Colleagues, Following the establishment of six Paediatric Subspecialties, the Committee for Subspecialty Boards (CSB) would like to conduct a review of the subspecialty accreditation process in order to assess the impact on general paediatric services as well as subspecialty services and development. We aim to identify areas for improvement and ensure that the future subspecialty development is robust and sustainable. With support of the College Council, the CSB has decided to hold a Forum to provide a platform for all interested colleagues to give suggestions and advice on the Forum. The details are as follows: Event:      CSB Forum with College Fellows and First Fellows of the College Date:        28 February 2019 (Thursday) Time:       8:00 pm Venue:     Function Room 1, 2/F Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey                  Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong.   The forum will also be attended by Colleagues as follows: -      College Council Members -      Subspecialty Boards Members -      CSB Members   As a College Fellow and Specialist of one of the established Subspecialties you are cordially invited to join this important Forum. Your participation at the Forum would be very much appreciated and we value your contributions and valuable advice. Attached please receive a tentative programme of the forum for your information. To allow us to estimate the attendance, please kindly let us have your positive reply by completing below table and returning email to the Secretariat Office (Attention: Kitty Ho), This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for registration by 20 February 2019 (Wednesday).   Full Name Hospital/Private/Others Email address Car plate no. for reservation, if any             We look forward to seeing you at the Forum. Yours sincerely, Dr Chok-wan Chan Director of Subspecialty Boards Committee for Subspecialty Boards Hong Kong College of Paediatricians