Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd July 2025)

20/03/2025

Dear Fellows and Members of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians,   Re:  Subspecialty of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine (PRM) – Invitation for Enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 2nd July 2025)   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 2025.   Please kindly find the 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 that the training programme will commence from 2nd July 2025. The deadline for enrollment of the PRM Training Programme will be on 30th April 2025 (Wednesday), 5:00 pm.  If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.   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 Lam Shu Yan, Chairperson, PRM Subspecialty Board (Jun 2022 – May 2025)   c/o Stephanie Lai College Secretary Hong Kong College of Paediatricians   Tel: 2871 8842 Fax: 2785 1850 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

54th Exit Assessment, 19 June 2025 (Thursday)

14/03/2025

Dear Members,  The next Exit Assessment of the College will be held on 19 June 2025 (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 24 March 2025 (Monday) onwards until 11 April 2025 (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 2025 Best Dissertation Prize awarded by the College. Case reports will not be considered for the Prize. Please also be reminded the fee for the Exit Exam is adjusted to $8,000 started from 2025. Thank you for your kind attention. College Secretariat

MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (Part II) Examination, 21 May 2025 (Wednesday)

05/03/2025

Dear Associates MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (Part II) Examination, 21 May 2025(Wednesday) Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) Exam will be held in HK on 21 May 2025.  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 12 March 2025 (Wed) - 17 March 2025 (Mon)   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 Test Centre: the exact location is to be announced by RCPCH. Note: Please note that there will NOT be any online invigilation 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

Announcement of Exit Exam Fee Adjustment

28/02/2025

 Dear Members  Please be informed that an important update regarding the exam fees.  Starting from 2025, the fee for the Exit Exam will be adjusted to $8,000.  We appreciate your understanding as we strive to maintain the quality and integrity of our examination process.   If you have any question or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out.  Thank you for your attention.  College Secretariat

CME Online February 2025

19/02/2025

CME Online (February 2025) Dear Colleagues,   I am sending you the e-blast notification of Category A CME activities for the month of February in Google Calendar Format.  Please view the events here http://tiny.cc/j1w6001

Subspecialty of Genetics & Genomics (Paediatrics) [GGP] – Invitation for enrollment of Training Programme (commencing from 1 April 2025)

02/01/2025

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 2025, 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 that the training programme will commence from 1st April 2025. The deadline for enrollment of the GGP Training Programme will be on 16 Jan 2025, Thursday ,5:00 pm. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.   Best regards, Dr CHENG Sze Wing ShirleyHonorary SecretarymGGP Subspecially Board c/o Angel Lam College Secretary Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science Examination (formerly Part I), 19 February 2025 (Wednesday)

25/11/2024

Dear Associates, Please be informed that the next MRCPCH Foundation of Practice, Theory & Science (FOP TAS) Examination will be held on 19 February 2025  (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 period2 December 2024 (Mon) - 9 December 2024 (Mon) *for applications for online invigilation, closing date is 6 December 2024 (Friday) 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

MRCPCH Clinical Examination, 25-26 February 2025 (Tuesday to Wednesday)

08/11/2024

Dear Associates Attached please find a circular detailing the application procedures for the above exam. Application period starts from 25 November 2024 (Mon) to 6 December 2024 (Fri). Please fill in relevant application forms and submit to College Secretariat with cheque before the deadline.  * Please note that a candidate declaration form will need to be completed and submitted with Application Form D. Examination Fee HK$16,600 Payment should be made payable to Hong Kong College of Paediatricians. **Please be kindly reminded the changing in eligibility criteria will start at 1 July 2024: Applicants for entry to the Clicical Examination must be holding posts and eligible to practice in Hong Kong and have completed a period of training at least two and a half years form the date of graduation given on their diploma of medical qualification. Within a five-year peroid befor the date of the Clinical Examination, not less than 18 months of College accredited training and 12 months of unselected emergency paediatric patients. Please note that candidates have a period of 7 years to complete the Clinical Examination from the date he/she passed all of the theory examinations. There is no limit to the number of attempts.  If candidates are not able to pass the Clinical Examination within the seven years, he/she has to re-sit the Applied Knowledge in Practice Examination in order to take the Clinical Examination again. Thank you for your kind attention. College Secretariat