August 2008

Annual Subscription

The Academy Council has decided at its recent meeting to waive the annual subscriptions for Fellows aged over 70. This new policy will be effective from the 2009 subscription year. Fellows who have reached the age of 70 as of 31 December 2008 will not need to pay annual subscription starting 1 January 2009.

HKAM Manhattan Platinum Credit Card

The agreement for the captioned co-branded credit card will expire in January 2009.  The Academy has decided not to renew the existing agreement, and is now looking for a new partner.  Fellows will be updated on the progress.

Peer Audit and Supervision on the Practice of Doctors

The Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK) has requested the assistance of the Academy in inviting Fellows to voluntarily enrol as a volunteer supervising doctor to conduct peer audit and supervision on doctors.

MCHK is empowered by the Medical Registration Ordinance (MRO) to impose conditions of practice on doctors who have been found guilty of misconduct in a professional respect. Besides, MCHK can impose condition of practice on those who have applied for restoration to the General Register after having their names removed from the General Register as a result of Council’s disciplinary order in accordance with the MRO.

Since October 2006, MCHK has been adopting a policy to consider the suitability of candidates as supervising doctors with regard to the following factors:-

a)	Disciplinary record (i.e. whether of good standing);
b)	Type of practice (i.e. public institution or private practice);
c)	Specialist status and specialty;
d)	Length of practice experience;
e)	Relevant qualifications;
f)	Experience with the relevant ordinance; and
g)	Any personal relationship with the supervisee.

As a start, each supervisor would not be asked to supervise more than two supervisees at the same time. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer supervisor, please complete and mail the proforma (click below to download) to Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, before 15 August 2008. Should you have enquiry regarding this program, please contact MCHK on 2873 3659.

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Proforma

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine turns 15 this year!

Please check <www.hkam.org.hk/hkam15> for latest information!

16th Annual Scientific Meeting of Hong Kong College of Radiologists, 1-2 November 2008 Hong Kong College of Radiologists will organise the 16th Annual Scientific Meeting on 1-2 November 2008 (Saturday & Sunday) at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building. Please click the following links for detailed information. • Welcome Message • Poster • Scientific Programme • First Announcement, part 1 & part 2 • Registration Form • Abstract Form Please visit HKCR website for updated meeting programme and information: http://www.hkcr.org

The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong / The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Joint Scientific Meeting 2008 The Meeting will be held on 13-14 September 2008 at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building.  Important Dates: Deadline for Call for Abstract: 7 August 2008.  Deadline for Early Bird Registration: 30 August 2008.For further information about the meeting, please visit the website: www.cshk.org/jsm2008.

Hong Kong Medical Journal June 2008 issue is now available on the Journal's website <http://www.hkmj.org>. Highlights of this issue include:

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

• Osteoporosis: public awareness, commitment, and perspectives

• Factors predicting rehabilitation outcomes of elderly patients with hip fracture

CASE REPORT

• Multimodal computed tomography evaluation before thrombolysis in acute ischaemic stroke

Online CME/CPD

Quizzes from the following Colleges are currently available at iCMECPD website for Fellows to study online for CME/CPD:

Please visit the CMe-Learning of iCMECPD website (www.icmecpd.hk) for the latest CME/CPD materials.

Facilities at the Academy

Guest Rooms

Are you thinking of providing accommodations for the College examiners, visiting lecturers, or conference speakers during their visit to Hong Kong ? OR are you looking for a temporary ‘home’ while yours is going through refurbishment? On 5th floor of the Academy Building, there are 13 en-suite Guest Rooms available for bookings by Fellows. The clean and spacious rooms, with modern amenities and a personal touch, will ensure all guests a pleasant short or long stay at the Academy:

For just $600 (single room) / $900 (suite) per room per night, you can rest assured that you and your guests can enjoy a comfortable stay at the Academy!

Call our Conference Department at 2871 8896 or e-mail to [email protected] to enquire about details!

Academy Lounge

The Academy Lounge on 3/F is an ideal place for Fellows to sit back and relax with friends or associates over a glass of wine. It can also be turned into a gallery for exhibitions of paintings and photos. Fellows who are amateur photographer or painter can consider displaying their collection there over a period of time and share their work with visitors. For the health-conscious Fellows, there is a fitness centre with basic gym equipment and a sauna. There is also a VIP room at the lounge that provides an exclusive environment for private gatherings. The Academy Lounge opens daily from 12:00noon - 9:00pm (Monday to Saturday) and 9:00am - 9:00pm (Sundays and Public Holidays). For information, please call 2871 8737.

Fellows' Garden

The Fellows' Garden on 3/F just outside the lounge is equipped with a BBQ counter that could cater around 20 guests. Fellows can host full-service BBQ parties for families and friends or arrange a less formal BBQ gathering for special guests to take a break during medical conferences. For booking information, please contact the Conference Department at 2871 8787, or [email protected]

Upcoming Conference(s) / Symposium(s)