MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science Examination (formerly Part I), 10th February 2015 (Tuesday)

14/11/2014

Dear Associates, Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science Examination will be held on 10th February 2015.  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 period17 November 2014 – 28 November 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

MRCPCH Clinical Examination, 10-11 February 2015 (Tue, Wed)

12/11/2014

Dear Associates  Attached please find a circular detailing the application procedures for the above exam.  Application period is from 5 November 2014 to 5 December 2014.  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$15,800 Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. Thank you for your kind attention.  College Secretariat

Update Information on Clinical Practice – 3rd Issue

10/11/2014

Dear Fellows, Members and Associates, Update on Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis Guideline (AHA 2007)NC Fong, on behalf of the Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Cardiology We are pleased to inform you that the 3rd 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. NC Fong for providing this update. College SecretariatHong Kong College of Paediatricians

MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (previously Part II) Examination, 14 January 2015 (Wednesday)

03/11/2014

 Dear Associates, Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice Examination will be held on 14th January 2015.  Candidates wishing to sit the above MRCPCH 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 period27 October 2014 – 7 November 2014 Examination FeeHK$8,400 Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians.  Attached please also find an Application Form C for your use.   * All theory exams will be moved to computer-based testing from January 2015. Please refer to the RCPCH website for more CBS information: http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/training-examinations-professional-development/assessment-and-examinations/examinations/theory-exa-2 * Candidates can sit the MRCPCH written exams in any order, and are allowed to take the Applied Knowledge in Practice Exam as their first MRCPCH written exam.  Thank you for your kind attention. College Secretariat

Newsletter-2015-02

06/10/2014

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

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