Call for Application - Research Methodology & Grant Writing Skills Training Workshop

24/07/2013

Research Methodology and Grant Writing Skills Training Workshop 2013 To: All Fellows, Members and Associates of the College The College is going to organize a "Research Methodology and Grant Writing Skills Training Workshop" that is designed for paediatric trainees / Fellows who are interested in carrying out research and/or are considering submitting research proposal to the Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF). This informal and interactive workshop combines expert instructions with practical exercises to take you step-by-step through all the stages required for preparing a research proposal / grant application.  Participantsare expected to prepare his/her draft research proposal for discussion. The Workshop will be in 3 sessions.  The first session is scheduled to be held on 4th September 2013 (Wednesday) Date: 4th, 18th and 30th September 2013Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Date Time Venue 4/9 6-9 PM D/Ground Multifunction Room 18/9 6-9 PM M/Gound Room 3 30/9 6-9 PM M/Ground Lecture Theatre The Training Workshop is free.  If you are interested, please email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or fax (2636 0020) to register.  Application Form can be downloaded here.  Deadline for application is 15th August 2013 (Thursday).   Organising TeamResearch Methodology & Grant Writing Skills Training WorkshopScientific & Research SubcommitteeEducation Committee

MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science of Practice Examination (formerly Part I), 8th October 2013

27/06/2013

To:  all Associates of the College Attached please find a circular on the above examination for your information.  Completed application can be submitted to the College from 2nd July 2013 until 26th July 2013. Application Form B can be downloaded from this link. Please note that payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. Thank  you for your attention.   College SecretariatHong Kong College of Paediatricians  

DCH Clinical Examination 31st October 2013

24/06/2013

To: Members and Associates of the CollegePlease be informed that applications for the above examination are invited from 24 June 2013 until 22 July 2013.  For information on application details, please click on this link .Payment should be made in HK dollars (HK$8,100) payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians.  Regards    College SecretariatHong Kong College of Paediatricians

MRCPCH Clinical Examination 29-30 October 2013

21/06/2013

Dear Associates,MRCPCH Clinical Examination, 29 -30 October 2013 (Tue, Wed)Attached please find a circular detailing the application procedures for the above examination.  Application period is from 24 June to 19 July 2013.  Application forms and documents can be downloaded from the College website.  Please note that a Candidate Declaration Form also needs to be submitted with Application Form D.  Thank you for your kind attention.    College SecretariatHong Kong College of Paediatricians

MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice Examination 18 Sept 2013

07/06/2013

Dear Associates, MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (previously Part II) Examination, 18th September 2013 (Wednesday) Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice Exam will be held in Hong Kong on 18th September 2013.  Candidates wishing to sit the above exam may send their completed applications to the College from 10th June 2013 until 5th July 2013. Attached please find a circular providing more details of the exam, and a NEW Application Form C for your use. Please note that payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians.Note: Due to the recent change in examination rules, candidates are elibible to sit the MRCPCH written exams in any order, and permitted to take the Applied Knowledge in Practice Exam as their first MRCPCH written exam.  Thank you for your kind attention.    College SecretariatHong Kong College of Paediatricians

Newsletter June 2013

03/06/2013

To: All Fellows, Members and Associate of the College, Please be informed that the 2013 June issue of College Newsletter is now available. You can view and download the issue at this link. Best regards,   Kimmy WONGCollege Secretary Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

2013 Paediatric Update Series No.2

28/05/2013

Dear Fellows/Members/Associates    2013 Paediatric Update No. 2 - Paediatric Neurology – July 7, 2013 Please be informed that the next Paediatric Update CME seminar will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2013.  It is part of the programme for the accreditation of the Subspecialty of Paediatric Neurology (PN) of our College.  Professor Robert Ouvrier, a world renowned expert in neuromuscular diseases, Foundation Head of Institute for Neuroscience and Muscle Research, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Australia will deliver lectures on "Hereditary Neuropathies in Childhood" and "Mechanisms to make new discoveries in Child Neurology".   The meeting will be held at M-Ground Lecture Theatre in Queen Elizabeth Hospital (NOT Hospital Authority Building). We look forward to your support and participation in this College CME activity. For programme details, please refer to the attached poster.    College SecretariatHong Kong College of PaediatriciansTel: +852 28718773Fax: +852 27851850Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Call for Application of Training in Subspecialty of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases

27/05/2013

Dear Associates/Members/Fellows of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,  The Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases (PIID) is now recognised as a Paediatric Subspecialty in the Hong Kong College of Paediatrician, it has been registered in the Specialist Register in The Medical Council of Hong Kong since 16 November 2012.  We are now calling for application enrollment of PIID trainees for Year 2013 - 2014. Please kindly find enclosed Application Form together with information of PIID prospectus for your attention.  Please be reminded that the starting of PIID Training Programme will be on 1 June 2013.  If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned or respective PIID Training Centre Coordinator listed at P.4 of the said prospectus. Best regards,   Dr Marco HoHonorary SecretaryPIID Subspecialty Board