Calendar of Events

May 2001

by order of Date

Event

Date/ Time/ Venue

The Hong Kong Institute of Family Medicine
Video Viewing Session:
1. Examination of the Breast
2. Assessment & Treatment of Common Gynaecological Disorders

CME Accreditation: 1 (HK College of Family Physicians)
4 May 2001
2:00 - 3:00 pm

Seminar Room, 2/F, Medical Centre, Union Hospital, 18 Fu Kin Street, Tai Wai, Shatin

Hospital Authority / HK College of Radiologists / HK College of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Radiology Seminar 2001

Enquiry: Mr Donald Lee,   Tel: 2871 8831

CME Accreditation: 6 (by HK College of Emergency Medicine) / 6 (by HK College of Radiologists) / 5 (by the College of Surgeons of HK)
5 May 2001
8:50 am - 4:50 pm

Lecture Theatre, Hospital Authority Building, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon

Hong Kong Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Reproduction
Clinical Aspects in Treating Type 2 Diabetes: Molecular Action to Vascular Protection

Chairman: Karen Lam

Speaker: Andrew Harrower

Enquiry: Mr Tony Tang,   Tel: 2577 1922   Fax: 2890 5703
8 May 2001
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sheraton Hotel, 3/F Ballroom, Hong Kong

The Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Hong Kong
Biennial General Meeting and Scientific Meeting on "Pathophysiology & Treatment of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding"

Chairman: Dominic Li

Speaker: Iain T Cameron

Enquiry: Ms Anita da Silva,   Tel: 2510 6310   Fax: 2510 6361
8 May 2001
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, The Ballroom, Basement 3, 3 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Institute of Family Medicine
Video Viewing Session:
1. Examination of Inguino-scrotal Region
2. Examination of Shoulder & Upper Limb
3. Examination of Knees & Ankles

CME Accreditation: 1 (HK College of Family Physicians)
11 May 2001
2:00 - 3:00 pm

Seminar Room, 2/F, Medical Centre, Union Hospital, 18 Fu Kin Street, Tai Wai, Shatin

The Hong Kong Society of Community Medicine
Party Drugs: A Growing Problem

Chairman: Thomas Tsang

Speaker: SC Leung

Enquiry: Dr Chiu Wai-Kuen,   Tel: 2859 0534   Fax: 2857 5570

CME Accreditation: 1 (by HK College of Community Medicine) / 1 (by HK College of Family Physicians)
11 May 2001
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lecture Room, The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong, 4/F Duke of Windsor Social Service Bldg, Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong / The Hong Kong Medical Association
Treating Osteoporosis in the New Century

Chairman: Annie Kung

Enquiry: Prof Annie Kung,   Tel: 2855 4769   Fax: 2816 2187
12 May 2001
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel, Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Medical Association / College of Ophthalmology of HK
CME Lecture - Practical Ophthalmology for GPs (Section I)

Enquiry:   Tel: 2527 8285
13 May 2001
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

HA Seminar Room

British Medical Association (HK Branch)
Computers, the Internet and Clinical Practice in Hong Kong:
(14 May) Computers and Clinical Practice
(21 May) Medical Informatics & Data Transfer via Internet
(28 May) Medical Education, CME and the Internet

Enquiry: Sandy Chung, FMSHK,   Tel: 2821 3519 / 2527 8898   Fax: 2866 7530   Email: cosfmshk@netvigator.com

CME accreditation:

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HK College of Anaesthesiologists 0 2 2 points

HK College of Community Medicine 2 2 2 points

College of Dental Surgeons of HK 1 1 1 points

HK College of Emergency Medicine 1.5 1.5 1.5 points

HK College of Family Physicians 1 1 1 points

HK College of O&G 1.5 1.5 1.5 points

College of Ophthalmologists of HK 1 1 1 points

K College of Orthopaedic Surgeons 1 1 1 points

HK College of Otorhinolaryngologists 2 2 2 points

HK College of Paediatricians 0 1 1 points

HK College of Pathologists 1.5 1.5 1.5 points

HK College of Physicians 1 1 1 points

HK College of Psychiatrists 2 2 2 points

HK College of Radiologists 0 1 0 points

College of Surgeons of HK 1.5 1.5 1.5 points

HK Medical Association 1.5 1.5 1.5 points

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14, 21, 28 May 2001
6:45 pm (Cocktail and light refreshments)
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm (Lectures and discussion)

Lecture Hall, The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong, 4th Floor, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital / Hong Kong College of Family Phsicians / Hong Kong Doctors Union Ltd
Common Prostatic Problems

Speaker: Hou See-Ming, Simon

Enquiry: Ms Michelle Lam,   Tel: 2595 7143
16 May 2001
1:15 pm - 2:24 pm

Lecture Hall (Room PB01.014), 1/F, Pathology Block, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Road, Chaiwan, Hong Kong

The HK Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Scientific Meeting:
1) Laparoscopic Surgery for Paediatric Gastointestinal Diseases (Lecture)
2) Low Lipid Dietary Management (Poster)

Speakers: Paul Tam / Peggy Wong

Enquiry: Dr Leung Ying-Kit, Hon Secretary

CME Accreditation: 2 (by the HK College of Paediatricians (Cat A))
17 May 2001
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Ground Lecture Room, QEH

Hong Kong College of Radiologists
Scientific Seminar: Contrast Ultrasound in Focal Liver Lesions

Speaker Stephanie R Wilson

Enquiry: Ms Jackin Cheung,   Tel: 2871 8788
17 May 2001
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Ching Room, Sheraton Hong Kong, 20 Nathan Road, Kowloon

Union Hospital
Update on Chemotherapy of Colorectal Cancer

Speaker: Anthony T C Chan

Enquiry:   Tel: 2608 3180

CME Accreditation: 1 (HK College of FP / College of Surgeons of HK / HK College of Physicians)
18 May 2001
2:00 - 3:00 pm

Union Hospital, Seminar Room, 2/F, Medical Centre, 18 Fu Kin Street, Tai Wai, Shatin

HK Paediatric Haematology & Oncology Study Group
Challenges of Childhood Cancers

Chairman: Ha Shau-Yin

Speakers: Li Chi-Keung / Yuen Hui-Leung / Shing Ming-Kong / Godfrey Chan Chi-Fung

Enquiry: Dr SY Ha,   Tel: 2855 3453   Fax: 2855 4849

CME Accreditation: 2 (by College of Paediatricians) / 1.5 (by College of Community Medicine) / 2 (by College of Radiologists) / 2 (by College of Surgeon)
19 May 2001
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sheraton Hotel, Sung Room

The HK Society for Surgery of the Hand
Complications of Common Hand Surgeries

Chairman: YY Chan

Speakers: Paul Manske / Geoffrey Hooper

Enquiry: Dr WY Ip,   Tel: 2855 3515   Fax: 2855 3515

CME Accreditation: 8 (by HKCOS)
19 - 20 May 2001
(19/5) 1:10 pm - 6:00 pm

(20/5) 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building

HK Society of Clinical Chemistry / HK College of Family Physicians / HK Society for the Study of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Reproduction / HK College of Pathologists
A Global Perspective - Understanding the Social, Economic & Ethnic Factors in the Atherosclerosis Epidemic

Chairman: CWK Lam

Speaker: MJ McQueen

Enquiry: Ms Anna Tan,   Tel: 2632 3036   Fax: 2636 5090

CME Accreditation: 1 (by from respective society / college)
21 May 2001
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel, Kowloon

HK Society of Dermatology & Venereology
Update in the Use of Imiquimod in Dermatology

Chairman: Wong Hok Wai, Wendy

Speaker: Joseph Jorizzo

Enquiry: Ms Candy Kwan,   Tel: 2806 6220   Fax: 2234 6044

CME Accreditation: 1 (by HKCP & HKCFP)
23 May 2001
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

HK Society of Paediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
Clinical Meeting:
1) Incidence of Thyroid Dysfunctions in Chinese Down Sydrome Children
2) Osteoporosis in a Young Child

Chairman: Louis Low

Speakers: Wong Lap-Ming / Lee Ching Yin

Enquiry: Dr Yu Chak Man,   Tel: 2595 6410   Fax: 2904 5371

CME Accreditation: 2 (by HK College of Paediatricians)
24 May 2001
6:00 pm

Block D, Ground Floor, Multi Function Room, QEH

The Hong Kong Institute of Family Medicine
Video Viewing Session:
1. Examination of the Hip Joints
2. Dermatological Examination

CME Accreditation: 1 (HK College of Family Physicians)
25 May 2001
2:00 - 3:00 pm

Seminar Room, 2/F, Medical Centre, Union Hospital, 18 Fu Kin Street, Tai Wai, Shatin

National Healthcare Group of Singapore
First National Disease Management Conference: Achieving Seamless Quality Care Across The Continuum

Enquiry: The Conference Secretariat, Tel (65)772-5844   Fax: (65)872-5914   Email: dmconf2001@ngh.com.sg
25 - 26 May 2001
Singapore

University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital / Hong Kong Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
Advanced Trauma Care for Nurse Program - Provider Course

Enquiry: Tel: 2855 4885 / 4886   Fax: 2819 3416   website: www.hku.hk/surgery

CME Accreditation: To be advised

25 - 26 May 2001
Skills Development Centre, Department of Surgery, C3, Main Block, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital / Hong Kong Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
Advance Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) Program - Student Course

Enquiry: Tel: 2855 4885 / 4886   Fax: 2819 3416   website: www.hku.hk/surgery

CME Accreditation: To be advised

25 - 27 May 2001
Skills Development Centre, Department of Surgery, C3, Main Block, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

HK Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Reproduction / HK Orthoedic Association
Bone and Joint Diseases

Chairmen: Paul Tse / Peter Tong

Speakers: Kenneth Cheung / Annie Kung / Francis Chow / Andrew Ho

Enquiry: Dr Peter Tong,   Tel: 2637 5396   Fax: 2637 3852
27 May 2001
10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sheraton HK Hotel, Ming Room

HK Society of Dermatology & Venereology
Why Steroids Alone Might not Work in Eczema

Chairman: Chan Loi-Yuen

Speaker: John McFadden

Enquiry: Mr Au Hok-Leung, Sean,   Tel: 2895 9746 or 7776 3101   Fax: 2894 9720

CME Accreditation: 1 (by HKCP / HKCFP)
29 May 2001
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Lecture)

8:00 pm (Dinner)

Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel, Ballroom, 3/F

The Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of HK
Scientific Meeting on "Setting the New Standard in HRT":
1) The Tissue-Specific HRT
2) HRT Sexual Function and Androgen Supplement

Chairman: Leung Kwok-Yin

Speakers: Frans elmond / Susan R Davis

Enquiry: Ms Pansy Yu,   Tel: 2833 6380

CME Accreditation: 1 (by Formal College Approved Post Graduate Meeting Category)
29 May 2001
7:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Jade Ballroom 2 & 3, 3/F, Furama Hotel Hong Kong

HK Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Reproduction / HK Society of Clinical Chemistry
Recent Advances in Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Speaker: Arturo Raul Rolla

Enquiry: Prof Anie Kung,   Tel: 2855 4769   Fax: 2816 2187
20 May 2001
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sheraton Hotel, Ballroom