MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice Examination, 15 January 2014

01/11/2013

MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (previously Part II) Examination, 15 January 2014 (Wednesday) Dear Associates, Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice Examination will be held in Hong Kong on 15th January 2014.  Candidates wishing to sit the above MRCPCH examination in Hong Kong 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 exam circular. Application period4 November 2013 - 29 November 2013 Examination FeeHK$8,400 Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. Application Form C is available for downloading. * Due to the recent change in examination rules, candidates are eligible 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 Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

Simulation Conference and Instructor Course

29/10/2013

To All Fellows and Members Please be informed that the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine has formed a Simulation Training Center (named as Hong Kong Jockey Club Innovative Learning Centre for Medicine – ILCM in the email below). It has entered a collaborative agreement with the Center for Medical Simulation at Harvard, Boston to run Instructor Courses in Hong Kong and to enable HKAM Fellows to receive 3-months Training Courses in Boston (see item 2 and 3 in the email below). HKAM is now calling for applications from individual Fellows to enroll in the Instructor Courses on 6-7 and 12-13 December 2013 in Hong Kong. The Course fee will be $40000 for individual applications, but reduced to $20000 if supported by Academy Colleges. If you are interested to attend the Courses and wish to have support from our College, please complete the application form and send to our College secretariat with your brief curriculum vitae. Please note that the deadline is 31 Oct 2013. Attachment 1Attachment 2Attachment 3 Dr SN WongPresidentHong Kong College of Paediatricians   Dear College Presidents I refer to the ILCM MC report presented at the Council meeting last week. Please note that there will be three simulation activities organized by our simulation centre in the coming six months or so. (1) The Simulation Conference and workshops of 10-11 Dec, which is open to individual enrollment. For information and registration, please visit the conference website at: http://hkjcilcm.hk/ (2) There will be two Instructors courses by the Center for Medical Simulation ("CMS"), one in December and one in March next year with 20 participants per course. (3) We will also invite application for CMS Simulation Fellowship in Boston, and the details will be promulgated in due course. HA has agreed to fully sponsor a number of nominations for the CMS instructor courses through the COCs and individual HA Training Centers. In parallel, any HKAM Fellows or Trainees can enroll in the CMS Instructor courses by themselves at a course fee of HK$40,000.  We have disseminated this information via eNews.  Fellows and trainees who wish to enroll for the course will be charged at HK$20,000, if the nominations are supported by Colleges.  I have enclosed herewith the relevant posters and application form for your kind attention and please encourage your Trainees and Fellows to participate in these activities. Please contact me if you have further queries. Elmer    

Newsletter-2013-10

08/10/2013

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

Subspecialty of DBP - Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme

04/10/2013

Dear Associates/Members/Fellows of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians, Re: Subspecialty of Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (DBP) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme 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 2013 - 2014, please kindly find enclosed Application Form together with application information and training programme 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 1st December 2013.  The deadline for enrollment of the DBP Training Programme will be on 31 October, 2013. 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 )

PALS Course 2014

12/08/2013

To: All Fellows, Members and Associates of the CollegeBelow please find the PALS Course details for your reference Paediatric Advanced Life Support Course (PALS) 2015 The big PALS classes this year are scheduled as follows: Provider Course I – Monday & Tuesday, 14-15 September, 2015 Provider Course II - Wednesday & Thursday, 16-17 September, 2015 Dr. Alfred HuYoung and experienced paediatricians will be teaching these courses. An additional lecture on "post-resuscitation stabilization" will be provided to HA doctors. There will also be small classes in November and December 2015. These courses are now open for registration. Doctors working in HA Paediatric Departments will be sponsored by HAHO. Enrollment form is available at http://www3.ha.org.hk/aetc/enrollment.htm.   For enquiry, please call: 3553 3300, or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The PALS Course is part of the College Basic Training Curriculum. College trainees are required to complete the PALS Course before the end of their Basic Training period. College SecretariatHong Kong College of Paediatricians  

Newsletter-2013-08

05/08/2013

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

31st Exit Assessment - 19th December 2013 (Thursday)

02/08/2013

To: All Members of the College The next Exit Assessment of the College will be held on 19th December 2013 (Thursday).  Detailed announcement, application form, FORM A and FORM B can be downloaded from this link.  Members wishing to sit this Exit Assessment can send your completed applications to the College from now until 9th October 2013 (Wednesday). Please be reminded to include FORM A (Record of Higher Training in Paediatrics) and FORM B (Checklist for Dissertations) in your submission.  Also, both hard and soft copies of your dissertations should also be submitted. Thank you for your kind attention.   College SecretariatHong Kong College of Paediatricians

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