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April 2004
Synchronization of CME Cycle
a)
If the duration of a cycle immediately before 1 January 2005 is 6 months
or less, the cycle could be combined to the previous cycle, and the point
requirement would be adjusted on a pro-rata basis; b) Colleges could consider adjusting the point capping for certain CME category if necessary, subject to formal endorsement by Education Committee.
Survey
on e-Knowledge Gateway & Library Services
The
Academy has been negotiating with the Hospital Authority (HA) to extend
their e-Knowledge Gateway (e-KG) service to the Academy Fellows via
Internet as well as the Academy Library.
To help the Academy Council consider whether to commit utilization
of the eKG service from HA to enhance service to our fellows, please spend
a few minutes to complete and return the questionnaire below on or
before 30 April 2004.
Liquor Licence Obtained for the Academy Lounge
After much anticipation, a Liquor Licence has finally been granted to the Academy. Alcoholic drinks can now be served at the Lounge on 3/F of the Academy building.
Academy Lounge Special Offer
Sit back and relax with friends and associates at the Academy Lounge. Enjoy our special BUY-1-GET-1-FREE offer for all alcoholic drinks and cocktails throughout April ! The Academy Lounge opens daily from 12:00noon - 9:00pm (Monday to Saturday) and 9:00am - 9:00pm (Sundays and Public Holidays).
Cocktails of the Month
10th Anniversary Congress
During
the congress, the Academy's Founding President, Prof. Sir David Todd,
delivered an interesting and enlightening speech titled "Present and
Future Tense". The full text could also be downloaded from
below. Prof. Todd’s speech has been taped and uploaded to
the MLMS, under the CME without Quiz page.
Medical
Library System of The University of Hong Kong Accessible
at the Academy Library The Academy has made
arrangement with the University of Hong Kong to allow Academy Fellows to
access their Medical Library System via Internet at the Academy Library
for a trial period of 3 months, from 1 April to 30 June 2004. During this period, Fellows can use the three designated
computers at the Academy Library on 3/F to access the electronic
information and digital medical resources of the University medical
library system free of charge. Fellows utilizing the facility are requested to complete a simple questionnaire per unit use. Information collected from the questionnaires will be used by the Academy to assess the related need of Fellows, and to determine if such service will continue in the future. The Academy Library opens from 12:00 to 21:00 from Mondays to Saturdays; and from 9:00 to 21:00 on Sundays and public holidays.
BUPA
Foundation Research Grant
Application
for the 2004 research grant is now open to researchers based in the UK,
Australia, Eire, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
The specialist research grants theme for 2004 is Exploitation of
Clinically Relevant Datasets, and up to £750,000
of fund is available for application.
Deadline for application is 30 June 2004. For details, please visit the website: http://www.bupafoundation.com./asp/specialist/this_years_theme.asp
Extraordinary General Meeting An EGM will be held at 7:00 pm on 20 May 2004 (Thursday) at the Council Chamber, 10/F, HKAM Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong to admit new Fellows.
2004 Annual Subscriptions
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As
reported previously, Council has decided that all Fellows would start
their CME cycle afresh on 1 January 2005. To facilitate Fellows in
fulfilling the CME requirements prior to that date, Council has approved
the following one-off arrangements proposed by some Colleges for the
purpose of synchronization. Please contact your College if you have
queries.
The
Academy taped certain symposia of the 10th Anniversary Congress held
during November last year. They have now been uploaded to the MLMS
for viewing by Fellows. Please login the CMe-Learning page of
the MLMS, click the Academy page, then the CME without Quiz page.
Enjoy your viewing.
Fellows
are reminded that their 2004 Annual Subscriptions are due on 1 January
2004.