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

25/02/2015

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 July 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 July 2015. The deadline for enrollment of the DBP Training Programme will be on 18th March, 2015, Wednesday, 5:00 pm.If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.   Best regards,     Dr Patrick IpHonorary SecretaryDBP 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 Applied Knowledge in Practice (previously Part II) Examination, 12th May 2015 (Tuesday)

16/02/2015

Dear Associates,  Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice Examination will be held on 12th May 2015.  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 period23rd February 2015 – 6th March 2015 Examination FeeHK$8,400 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: http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/training-examinations-professional-development/assessment-and-examinations/examinations/theory-exa-2  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 ( http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/theoryexams/samplepapers ).  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. Thank you for your kind attention.   College Secretariat  

Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) - Call for Application of First Fellows

10/02/2015

To All Fellows of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians Please spend a few minutes to read this important announcement about the Accreditation of the Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM).  The College is also calling interested Fellows to apply for accreditation as First Fellow in the Subspecialty.  The application form is attached. Please also note that the deadline for application is 19 April 2015.   Dr Sik Nin WongPresident

Newsletter-2015-02

02/02/2015

February College Newsletter To: All Fellows, Members and Associates of the College, College Newsletter, February, 2015 Issue Please find the February College newsletter for your information. Best regards, College SecretaryHong Kong College of Paediatricians

34th Exit Assessment, 18th June 2015 (Thursday)

30/01/2015

Dear Members, The next Exit Assessment of the College will be held on 18th June 2015 (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 31st March 2015 (Tuesday). 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. From 2015, dissertations submitted for Exit Assessments will be considered for the Best Dissertation Prize awarded by the College every year.  Case reports will not be considered for the Prize. Thank you for your kind attention.   College Secretariat

HM Lui Fellowship Award 2015 (for Local Paediatricians)

06/01/2015

To: All Fellows, Members and Associates of the College HM Lui Fellowship Award 2015 Please find attached an announcement of the HM Lui Fellowship Award for Year 2015, inviting applications from Hong Kong paediatricians.  If you are interested, please submit your completed application to the College Secretariat before 31 March 2015. Application Form 2015 Application Notes 2015   College SecretariatHong Kong College of PaediatriciansTel: (852) 2871 8871Fax: (852) 2785 1850Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Call for Application - Research and Grant Writing Skills Training Workshop 2015

04/01/2015

To: All Fellows, Members and Associates of the College Research and Grant Writing Skills Training Workshop The College is going to organize the second "Research and Grant Writing Skills Training Workshop" in April 2015. This workshop is aimed to support both the trainees planning for research projects as part of their specialist training, as well as more experienced researchers considering submissions to Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF). The objective of this workshop is to facilitate attendants, through guidance at their research planning and proposal stage to commence with a solid start, or to apply such skills in the near future. This workshop is designed to provide expert consultation to attendants through working with them on individual proposed projects, providing information, advice and step-by-step guidance on research design and methodology, and on grant writing skills for those planning such submissions. As a prerequisite for participation, applicants are required to submit a brief summary of their research proposal detailing title and literature review of their research topic, study design, methodology and outcome measures, at the time of their application. Each application will be reviewed and rated by the organizing committee, and successful applicants will be notified 4 weeks prior to the start of the workshop. If appropriate, the organizer may facilitate those with similar study design to work as small groups to learn and provide support for each other. If you are interested, please email summary of your research proposal and application form to ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or fax (2636 0020) to register. As spaces are limited for this workshop, we will operate on a "first come, first served' policy. Deadline for application is 16th February 2015.   Organizing TeamResearch & Grant Writing Skills Training WorkshopScientific & Research Subcommittee

Newsletter-2014-12

19/12/2014

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