MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science Examination (formerly Part I), 13 October 2021 (Wednesday)

22/07/2021

Dear Associates, Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science (FOP TAS) Examination will be held on 13 October 2021 (Wednesday). Candidates wishing to sit this 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. Online Application period29 July 2021 (Thur) – 9 August 2021 (Mon) Options for sitting this exam1. At a test centre in person, or2. At your own home or workplace with online invigilation (online invigilation guide) Examination FeeFOP & TAS (both papers) HK$7,600FOP only (single paper) HK$4,700TAS only (single paper) HK$4,700 Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. You are strongly advised to submit your online application promptly. Those candidates who have never taken an exam with the RCPCH and/or do not have an RCPCH number are advised to first register with the RCPCH well before the application period. A RCPCH number is needed in order to access the online application forms for exams. There will be TWO FOP TAS exams held in HK each year, one in February, and another one in October. Thank you for your attention. College Secretariat
 

COVID-19 Corner

29/06/2021

Below please find a list of COVID-19-related resources and links: College President's message on COVID-19 (7 September 2022) Joint HKCOG and HKCPaed COVID-19 statement (press release on 7 September 2022)   "Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' advice on Covid-19 vaccination in pregnant and lactating women (interim; updated on 6 May 2022)" College statement on COVID-19 vaccination 11/1/2022 (English Version) 香港兒科醫學院就新冠肺炎疫苗接種的聲明 11/1/2022 (中文版)   College Webinars “All You Need to Know About COVID-19 Jabs” 2 Jul to 9 Jul 2021 您了解新冠疫苗嗎? (講者:梁詩彥醫生及梁廷勳醫生) 2 Jul 2021 您了解新冠疫苗嗎? (講者:游日新醫生、龍振邦醫生、陳偉雄醫生及何寶琪醫生) 5 Jul 2021 您了解新冠疫苗嗎? (講者:何學工醫生及莊俊賢醫生) 7 Jul 2021 您了解新冠疫苗嗎? (講者: 關日華醫生及黃頌智醫生) 8 Jul 2021 All You Need to Know About COVID-19 Jabs (講者:陸俊文醫生) 9 Jul 2021   College Introductory Videos on Covid Vaccination (Bilingual) 30 Jun 2021 齊心抗疫接種 2019 冠狀病毒病疫苗 (Cantonese) Receive the Vaccine and Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic (English) Announcement of College Webinars on COVID-19 Vaccination for Adolescents 30 Jun 2021 HKCPaed and HKSPIAID - Joint Position Statement on BioNTech Vaccination in Adolescents with Allergic Diseases 28 Jun 2021 and update on 19 July 2021 Appealing to Adults to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination for the psychosocial and physical health of our children 10 May 2021   COVID-19 – Recommendations for Parents (update 20 Apr 2021) 5 Feb 2020, 19 Apr 2020, and update on 20 Apr 2021   FAQs (Under construction)        
 

Paediatric Neurology (PN) Subspecialty - Calling for Application for Exit Assessment

20/07/2021

Dear Trainees of Subspecialty in Paediatric Neurology (PN), The PN Subspecialty is now calling for Application for Exit Assessment which will be held on 12th November 2021 (Friday).  The PN Subspecialty Trainees who are eligible and would like to sit for the Exit Assessment please submit the application form and the required documents to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 27th August 2021 (Friday). Candidates who can complete their PN training within 12 weeks after the exit examination are also eligible to apply. Please kindly find enclosed the Application Form, Summary of Training Record and Record Sheet of the PN Exit Assessment for your attention.  The form can be downloaded from the College website www.paediatrician.org.hk → Subspecialties → PN →Announcements Best regards,  Dr Eva Fung Honorary Secretary PN Subspecialty Board
 

Introduction Videos - College Webinars “All You Need to Know About COVID-19 Jabs” (Bilingual)

09/07/2021

Please find the recordings below. "Receive the Vaccine and Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic" Promotional Video 30 Jun 2021 「齊心抗疫、接種2019冠狀病毒病疫苗」短片 30 Jun 2021
 

Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) - Call for Application of Exit Assessment

05/07/2021

Dear Trainees of Subspecialty in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM), The PRM Subspecialty is now calling for Application for Exit Assessment which will be held on 4th October 2021 (Monday).  The PRM Subspecialty Trainees who are eligible and would like to sit for the Exit Assessment please submit the application form and the required documents to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 16th August 2021 (Monday). Please kindly find enclosed the Application Form, Summary of Training Record and Record Sheet of the PRM Exit Assessment for your attention.  The form can be downloaded from the College website www.paediatrician.org.hk → Subspecialties → PRM →Announcement Dr Carrie Kwok Honorary Secretary Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) Subspecialty Board
 

College Webinars on COVID-19 Vaccination for Adolescents

College Webinars on COVID-19 Vaccination for Adolescents

29/06/2021

Dear College members We are happy to share with you the news that our College is going to host a series of webinars via Youtube from 2 July to 9 July 2021 to introduce the existing mass COVID-19 vaccination programme to local adolescents and their parents as well as school teachers. The details of these webinars can be found in this link College Webinars "All You Need to Know about COVID-19 Jabs" Pre-registration is not required for joining these webinars.  Public could raise question via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  before the sessions.   College Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians   「您了解新冠疫苗嗎?」 本院將舉辦關於青少年接種COVID-19疫苗的網絡研討會。從本週五起,本院將通過YouTube平台舉辦一系列網絡研討會,向全港青少年、他們的父母和學校老師介紹現有的COVID-19疫苗接種計劃。   本系列網絡研討會的詳細信息的連結 College Webinars "All You Need to Know about COVID-19 Jabs" 參加者並不需要預先註冊便可加入這些網絡研討會。   除了現場直播支持外, 觀眾亦可在每節播放之前把有關問題電郵致: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 好讓講者預先準備。   香港兒科醫學院  本院兒童免疫、過敏和傳染病科的同事將實時回答與會者的問題 Schedule of Five Webinars:   1) 2021年7月2日(星期五)11:45-13:00  ( 講者:梁詩彥醫生及梁廷勳醫生)   Youtube Link: http://page.hkam.org.hk/pd0702                                               2) 2021年7月5日(星期一)17:15-18:30   ( 講者:游日新醫生、龍振邦醫生、陳偉雄醫生及何寶琪醫生)   Youtube Link: http://page.hkam.org.hk/pd0705     3) 2021年7月7日(星期三)12:45-14:00     (講者:何學工醫生及莊俊賢醫生) Youtube Link: http://page.hkam.org.hk/pd0707         4) 2021年7月8日(星期四)14:15-15:30  (講者: 關日華醫生及黃頌智醫生)   Youtube Link:  http://page.hkam.org.hk/pd0708        5) 2021年7月9日(星期五)12:45-14:00  (講者:陸俊文醫生)mainly English    Youtube Link: http://page.hkam.org.hk/pd0709   Remarks: The above links and pages are valid upto 9 Jul 2021.
 

MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (Part II) Examination, 15 September 2021 (Wednesday)

29/06/2021

Dear Associates,  MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (previously Part II) Examination, 15 September 2021 (Wednesday) Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) Exam will be held in HK on 15th September 2021.  Candidates wishing to sit the above exam in HK please 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 period 5 July 2021 (Mon) – 19 July 2021 (Mon) Examination Fee HK$8,800 Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. Please find the Application Form C for your use.  Options for sitting this exam At a test centre in person, or At your own home or workplace with online invigilation (pls refer to online invigilation quick guide) 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: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/theory-exams-mrcpch-dch-how-apply 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 (https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/theory-exam-sample-papers) 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. 4. Those candidates who have never taken an exam with the RCPCH and/or do not have an RCPCH number are advised to first register for an exam account with the RCPCH well before the application period (preferably 10 working days before the application period opens).  You are not able to apply for any exams online until your registration for an exam account is accepted. 5. For details of online application procedures, please refer to the Guidance Notes for HK candidates. Thank you for your kind attention. College Secretariat
 

HKCPaed-HKSPIAID Joint Position Statement on Allergy and BioNTech Vaccination

15/06/2021

Dear College Members, The Hong Kong College of Paediatricians and Hong Kong Society for Paediatric Immunology Allergy and Infectious Diseases Joint Position Statement on BioNTech Vaccination in Adolescents with Allergic Diseases Kindly please find the latest recommendations issued from the College (HKCPaed) and The Hong Kong Society for Paediatric Immunology, Allergy and Infectious Diseases (HKSPIAID) as of 15th June 2021. NEW! Appendix 2 : A list of PEG-containing and non-PEG-containing antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) available in local HA hospitals (the following lists are amended on 28 June 2021 and then 19 July 2021). Official Statement Appendices Contributors to the Position Statement Best regards College Secretariat
 

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