Colllege Newsletter Apr issue 2026

01/04/2026

To all Fellows, Members and Associates,   College Newsletter - April 2026 issue   Please find the latest College Newsletter - April issue 2026 for your information.   Thank you for your attention.   Best Regards, Stephanie Lai College Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians T: (852) 2871 8842 F: (852) 2785 1850 http://www.paediatrician.org.hk/

Subspecialty of Paediatric Neurology (PN) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme

31/03/2026

Subspecialty of Paediatric Neurology (PN) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme   Dear Fellows and Members of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,   Re: Subspecialty of Paediatric Neurology (PN) -- Invitation for Enrollment in the Training Programme (commencing 2 July 2026)   The Paediatric Neurology (PN) is officially recognized as a Paediatric Subspecialty in the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. It has been registered in the Specialist Register of the Medical Council of Hong Kong since September 2013.   We are now accepting applications for the 2026 enrollment in the PN Training Programme. Please find enclosed the Training Programme Information and Application Form for your review. Further details are also available on the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk.   The PN Training Programme will commence on 2 July 2026. The deadline for application submission is on 13 May 2026 (Wednesday), at 5:00 pm.   Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.     Best regards,     Dr Tsung Li Yan, Lilian Honorary Secretary PN Subspecialty Board Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Dr Sophelia HS Chan Chairperson PN Subspecialty Board Email:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   c/o Stephanie Lai College Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians Tel: (852) 2871 8842 Fax: (852) 2785 1850 Email:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science Examination (formerly Part I), 24 June 2026 (Wednesday)

27/03/2026

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 period30 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 exam1. 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 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. 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

Announcement for Application of the Exit Assessment of the Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine [PRM] 2026

26/03/2026

  To:  All PRM Subspecialty Trainees of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians   Announcement for PRM SB Exit Assessment [Exit date: 3 September 2026]   The PRM Subspecialty is now calling for Application for Exit Assessment, which will be held on 3rd September 2026 (Thursday).   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 the Secretariat,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  by 26th June 2026 (Friday).   The Application Form, PRM EA Guideline and Appendix 1 can be downloaded from the College website: www.paediatrician.org.hk → Subspecialties → PRM → Exit Examination Assessment   Best regards,   Dr Kate Chan Honorary Secretary PRM Subspecialty Board Email:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   cc Dr Chan Yat Tung Eric, Chairperson, PRM Subspecialty Board (Jun 2025 – May 2028)   c/o Stephanie Lai College Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians   Tel: (852) 2871 8842 Fax: (852) 2785 1850 Email:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd July 2026)

25/03/2026

  Dear Fellows and Members of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,   Re:  Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) - Invitation for Enrolment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd July 2026)   The Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) is recognized 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 May 2016. We are now calling for application enrollment of PRM trainees for Year 2026.   Please kindly find the files of Training Programm and Application Form 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 2nd July 2026. The deadline for enrollment of the PRM Training Programme will be on 30th April 2026 (Thursday), 5:00 pm.  If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.   Dr Kate Chan Honorary Secretary PRM Subspecialty Board (Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )    cc Dr Chan Yat Tung Eric, Chairperson, PRM Subspecialty Board (Jun 2025 – May 2028)    c/o Stephanie Lai College Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians  Tel: (852) 2871 8842 Fax: (852) 2785 1850 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

56th Exit Assessment, 18 June 2026 (Thursday)

13/03/2026

Dear Members,  The next Exit Assessment of the College will be held on 18 June 2026 (Thursday). Attached please find an announcement, application form, FORM A and FORM B for your information. Members wishing to sit this Exit Assessment can send your completed applications to the College from 23 March 2026 (Monday) onwards until 10 April 2026 (Friday). Please be reminded to include FORM A (Record of Higher Training in Paediatrics) and FORM B (Checklist for Dissertations) in your submission. Both hard and soft copies of your dissertations should also be submitted. 1.For all trainees who started their basic paediatric training on or after 1 July 2009, a proof of completion of a formal Child Protection Course within their 6-year Paediatric Training Programme should be submitted along with the application. 2.For all trainees who started their higher paeditric training on or after 1st July 2020, a proof of completion of a formal Paediatric Palliative Care Course within their 6-year Paediatric Training Programme should be submitted along with the application. 3.Dissertations submitted for this Exit Assessment will be considered for the 2026 Best Dissertation Prize awarded by the College. Case reports will not be considered for the Prize. Thank you for your kind attention. College Secretariat

Announcement of Exit Exam Adjustment

06/03/2026

Dear Members Please be informed that an important update regarding the Exit Exam. A Higher Trainee is allowed to sit the Exit Assessment if the Higher Training is expected to be completed by 15 August of the same year (for June Exit) and 15 February of the following year (for December Exit), provided that he/she will make up for the training deficiency after the Assessment. In such a case, elevation to Fellowship will commence only after the deficient training has been completed. If you have any question or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your attention. College Secretariat

MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (formerly Part II) Examination, 20 May 2026

13/02/2026

Dear Associates MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (formerly Part II) Examination, 20 May 2026 (Wednesday) Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) Exam will be held in HK on 20 May 2026.  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 23 February 2026 (Mon) - 2 March 2026 (Mon) *for applications for online invigilation, closing date is 27 February 2026 (Friday)   Examination Fee HK$8,800 Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. Attached please find an Application Form C for your use.    Options for sitting this exam At your own home or workplace with online invigilation (pls refer to online invigilation quick guide attached) Note: Please note that there will NOT be any test centre option for this diet of exam.    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 any time before the application period (preferably 10 working days before the application period opens).  You do not need to wait until a specific examination opens to apply for an RCPCH online account.  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 attached. Thank you for your kind attention. College Secretariat Hong Kong College of Paediatricians