Dear Members/Fellows of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,

 The Subspecialty of Genetics & Genomics (Paediatrics) [GGP] 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 1 November 2017. We are now calling for application enrollment of GGP trainees for Year 2027, please kindly find enclosed files of Training Programme and Application Form for your attention. Information is also available at the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk

 Please be reminded of the important dates:

 Deadline for application: 31 July2026

Tentative date for interview: Aug/Sept 2026

 Applicants will be informed of the result individually. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

 Best regards,  

Dr CHENG Sze Wing Shirley
Honorary Secretary
GGP Subspecialty Board 

c/o Angel Lam
College Secretary
Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to the second session of our online webinar series, "Excelling in Paediatric Practice: Critical Appraisal and Foundations in Service & Administration"

      Session 2: Service and Administration in Paediatric Practice

•       Speaker: Dr CHEN Hay Son Robin
•       Date: 18 May 2026 (Monday)
•       Time: 17:30 – 18:45
•       Platform: Online via Zoom

Following our first session on critical appraisal, this upcoming webinar shifts focus toward the organizational and ethical complexities of paediatric practice. This session is designed to be highly interactive, and participants are strongly encouraged to engage in the discussions to maximize their learning experience.

Key Learning Areas:

• Foundations of Clinical Governance: Exploring quality assurance, patient safety, and the vital role of leadership in incident handling.
• Health Service Management: Practical insights into resource allocation, workflow optimization, and service improvement initiatives.
• Ethical Dimensions: Navigating ethical principles and frameworks during challenging medical dilemmas.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be better equipped to understand clinical governance foundations and integrate service management knowledge into their professional practice and future leadership roles.

Please register via this link or by scanning this QR code. Details of zoom meeting will be sent to you after registration.

We look forward to an energetic and collaborative discussion!

Best regards,

Young Fellows Committee
The Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

Dear Associates,

Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science (FOP TAS) Examination will be held on 24 June 2026  (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. Please also find an Application Form B for your use.

Application period
30 March 2026 (Mon) -6 April 2026 (Mon)

*for applications for online invigilation, closing date is 3 April 2026 (Friday)

*20 seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis for this diet of exam.

Options for sitting this exam
1. At your own home or workplace with online invigilation(online invigilation guide)
Remarks: Please note that there will NOT be any test centre option for this diet of exam. 

Examination Fee
FOP & TAS (both papers) HK$7,600
FOP only (single paper) HK$4,700
TAS 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. You do not need to wait until a specific examination opens to apply for an RCPCH online account. A RCPCH number is needed in order to access the online application forms for exams.

Thank you for your attention.

College Secretariat