Update Information on Clinical Practice – 2nd Issue

18/09/2014

Dear Fellows, Members and Associates, An Update on the Indications of Growth Hormone Treatment under Hospital Authority in Hong KongWM But, on behalf of the Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism We are pleased to inform you that the 2nd issue of the "Update Information on Clinical Practice" has been released. It has been placed on our website under the section of "Publication". We hope you find such information useful. The College would like to give special thanks to Dr. WM But for providing this update. College SecretariatHong Kong College of Paediatricians   
 

2014 Annual Social Function

17/09/2014

Dear Fellows, Members and Associates of the College, Annual Social Function 2014 Half-day Tour to Kam Shan Country Park (Monkey Hill) & Jao Tsung-I Academy 馬騮山德羅塘 - 饒宗頤文化館 - 銀杏館晚宴 - 大半天身心文化吃喝玩樂之旅 The College Social Function will take place on 2 November 2014, Sunday. It starts with a tour to Kam Shan Country Park (Monkey Hill) where participants can enjoy scenic beauty of the Kam Shan Family Walk. It will be followed by a trip to Jao Tsung-I Academy. A half-hour guided tour will be provided by the Academy, after which participants can tour around the Academy at will. Dinner will be served at Gingko House, a social enterprise creating job opportunities for the elderly.  「本土、保育、活化、低碳、環保、文化、傳承、社企」都是近年新一代熱話的詞彙,有想過一天內可以有齊以上的體驗嗎?  現座落於荔枝角山崗上的「饒宗頤文化館」,是香港特區政府發展局「活化歷史建築伙伴計劃」的首批活化項目,亦是當代國學大師饒宗頤教授期待迎接中國文藝復興來臨的月台。  「饒宗頤文化館」以社企形式營運,紅磚牆的古樸建築設計,伴蝶影風輕,社企集團《銀杏館》亦有幸被邀請成為伙伴,為活化項目負責營運餐館及支援其酒店的餐飲服務。  從文化國學走向社企,從社企探究本土文化,讓一次文化之旅頓感豐足飽滿。賞一心國學,吃一口文化。 Kam Shan Country Park (Monkey Hill): http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cou/cou_vis_cou_ks/cou_vis_cou_ks.html Jao Tsung-I Academy: http://www.jtia.hk/ Gingko House: http://www.restaurant.org.hk/ Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Please send the reply slip to the College by fax 2785 1850 or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it together with your cheque payment. Deadline for registration is 15 October 2014. for Dr Huen Kwai FunChairpersonProfessional & General Affairs Committee Toni ChanCollege Secretary
 

Update Information on Clinical Practice – First Issue

13/08/2014

Dear Fellows, Members and Associates, Updates on urinary tract infection management in young childrenDr SN Wong, Consultant, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong This article is archived in our College website named "Update information on clinical practice" under "Publication" which is placed between "Clinical Guidelines" and "HK Journal of Paediatrics" (for members only). We hope you find this interesting and helpful to your clinical practice. Please enjoy! Feedbacks are most welcome. Our College would like to sincerely thank Dr. Sik-nin Wong for his contribution in providing this update. College SecretariatHong Kong College of Paediatricians
 

Newsletter-2014-08

05/08/2014

To: All Fellows, Members and Associates of the College, College Newsletter, August, 2014 Issue Please find the August College newsletter for your information. Best regardsKimmy WongCollege SecretaryHong Kong College of Paediatricians
 

33rd Exit Assessment, 18th December 2014 (Thursday)

01/08/2014

Dear Members,The next Exit Assessment of the College will be held on 18th December 2014 (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 now until 3rd October 2014 (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. Thank you for your kind attention.College Secretariat
 

Subspecialty of Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics - Invitation for enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd January 2015)

22/07/2014

Dear Associates/Members/Fellows of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, Re:    Subspecialty of Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (DBP) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd January 2015) The Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (DBP) 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 3 July 2013. We are now calling for application enrollment of DBP trainees for Year 2015, 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 2015.  The deadline for enrollment of the DBP Training Programme will be on 18th August, 2014, Monday, 5:00 pm. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Best regards, Dr Patrick Ip Honorary Secretary DBP Subspecialty Board (Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )   c/o Kitty HoCollege SecretaryHong Kong College of Paediatricians Tel: 2871 8769Fax: 2785 1850Email: 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), 7th October 2014 (Tuesday)

16/07/2014

Dear Associates,Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science Examination will be held in HK on 7th October 2014.  Candidates wishing to sit this examination 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 period21 July 2014 – 8 August 2014 Examination FeeFOP & TAS (both papers)   HK$7,250FOP only (single paper)      HK$4,500TAS only (single paper)       HK$4,500 Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians.  Thank you for your attention. College Secretariat
 

2014 Annual Scientific Meeting - 6th December 2014 (Saturday)

11/07/2014

 To: All Fellows, Members and Associates of the College We are pleased to announce that the ASM this year will be held on 6th December (Saturday) immediately preceding the College AGM and Annual Dinner.  It will be a full-day meeting consisting of case-based symposia, a free paper session, a session on Office Paediatrics and a "Young Fellows" session.  This will be a unique opportunity for paediatricians to discuss, share and update clinical paediatric knowledge in an interactive way.  Focus will be on cross-disciplinary holistic care of children, scientific updates and presentation of the latest in paediatric research.  Please find attached the poster and details for registration. Registration by email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or fax (2785-1850): on or before 12th November 2014 Abstract submission deadline: 6th October 2014  We invite you to submit your abstracts to the Free Paper Session (both clinical and basic science research are welcome).  In particular, young investigators are encouraged to submit abstracts to make this meeting a success.  You may select "oral presentation" if you do wish to be considered for an oral presentation during the free paper session. Please email your abstract to Dr. Brian CHUNG ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) using the instructions on the abstract form.   Notification of abstract acceptance and selection for oral presentations will be sent by email in November.  Prizes will be awarded for the best oral and poster presentations.  All selected abstracts will be published in the Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics (new series).  Due to copyright issues, identical abstracts that have been submitted and presented previously will not be accepted for this meeting. Please mark the date of this important event in your diary and register early. Thank you for your support. With warmest regards. The Organizing Committee2014 Annual Scientific MeetingHong Kong College of Paediatricians
 

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