October 2010

First AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress
12-14 November 2010, Hong Kong

The First Tripartite Congress of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, and Academy of Medicine, Singapore will be held from 12-14 November 2010 in Hong Kong. This will also be the 44th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine. The theme of the Congress is “Benefits and Risks of Recent Medical Advances”. This tripartite congress will be an opportunity for networking that enables Fellows and members of the three Academies to share their knowledge and experience with their peers in the region, and to make contacts that may lead to future collaborations.

Scientific Programme CME Accreditation Registration Form Please register as soon as possible! Congress website: www.tripartitecongress.org

Academy Policy on Reduced Subscription Rates

Fellows are requested to note that reduced rates (retired, overseas) will be effective from the next subscription year after submission of an application. Eligible Fellows should therefore submit their applications before 31 December 2010 if they wish to enjoy the reduced rates in year 2011. For those who are aged over 65 as of 31 December 2010, reduced rates will be granted automatically, and they do not need to submit application. Details of the policy can be found in the Fellows Area of the Academy website.

Golf Tournament In conjunction with the 1st AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress, an Inter Academy and Medical Alumni Golf Tournament will be held on 10 November 2010 at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course - East Course. Please click the link below for event and registration details. Registration Form

David Todd Oration/Annual General Meeting

This year's AGM and David Todd Oration will be held on 17 December 2010. The Academy is delighted to have Prof. Malik Peiris to speak on "Plagues past, present and future" at the Oration. Prof. Peiris is Chair Professor of Microbiology and Tam Wah-Ching Professor in Medical Science at The University of Hong Kong, and Scientific Director of HKU-Pasteur Research Centre.

Collaboration between HKAM and Department of Health
Treatment of Tobacco Dependence

Given the enormous impact of smoking on public health, Department of Health and the Academy have recently entered into collaboration to enhance the tobacco dependence treatment capacity of our specialists in order to meet the challenge. As a first step, an Expert Panel on Treatment of Tobacco Dependence has been formed, comprising representatives from Department of Health and individual Academy Colleges. To pledge support for the move, a charter-signing ceremony will be held on 13 November 2010. And there will be a lunch session on this topic, delivered by 3 renowned speakers from overseas, during the Tripartite Congress.

CME/CPD Reminder

The current CME/CPD cycle for Academy Fellows will end on 31 December 2010. All Fellows who are on the Specialist Register (SR) of the Medical Council or Dental Council will need to fulfil the requirements of the Academy to remain on the SR. Fellows, except those exempted for CME/CPD due to retirement, are also required to fulfil the requirements to maintain the Academy Fellowship. Starting from 1 January 2008, no more than 75 points can be awarded for passive participation in a 3-year cycle. Fellows are reminded to make sure they will obtain the required number of CME/CPD points before the end of this year, and to catch up if the points they have obtained so far falls behind greatly of the requirements.

New CMECPD Guidelines

A revised set of CMECPD Guidelines has been approved and will become effective from the next cycle. Major changes are in Section 6, in which Fellows are strongly advised to maintain a balanced CMECPD profile with a mix of different activities, including 5 points in a cycle from activities in category 6.11 (Quality Assurance, Audits and Activities for Improvement of Patient/Medical Care) in order to capture the full benefit of different types of CMECPD activities. Fellows can download the new guidelines from the following link.

• Revised Principles and Guidelines on CME/CPD

ICRP Seminar on "Radiological Protection in Medicine"
2 October 2010, Hong Kong

The Hong Kong College of Radiologists will hold the ICRP Seminar on "Radiological Protection in Medicine" on 2 October 2010 at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building. For details please click on the following: Invitation Letter Programme Please visit HKCR website for updated meeting programme and information: http://www.hkcr.org

18th Annual Scientific Meeting of Hong Kong College of Radiologists
30-31 October 2010, Hong Kong

Hong Kong College of Radiologists will organise the 18th Annual Scientific Meeting on 30-31 October 2010 (Saturday & Sunday) at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building. Please click the following links for detailed information. Scientific Programme First Announcement (Side A, Side B) Registration Form Abstract Form Please visit HKCR website for updated meeting programme and information: http://www.hkcr.org

2010 Joint Congress on Implant Dentistry The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong and the European Association for Osseointegration, represented by the Global Council for Osseointegration, will host the 2010 Joint Congress on Implant Dentistry from November 3 - 5, 2010 at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, Hong Kong, the first ever Dental Implant meeting in the Asian Pacific region. Enquiry: Website: http://events.swiretravel.com/jcoid

The Second Joint International Conference of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) Theme : Brain, Behaviour and Mind 2010 Advancing Psychiatric Care in the East : Moving on - From Science to Service The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and The Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) invite you to join the The Second Joint International Conference of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) on 11-13 December 2010 at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. Enquiry: Tel: (852) 2871 8787 Fax: (852) 2871 8898 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.psychconference.org.hk

HIMSS AsiaPac 2010 - Korea

The HIMSS AsiaPac 2010 Korea will be held on 26-28 October 2010 in Daegu, Korea. The Academy has agreed to be one of the Supporting Organisations of this conference. For more details of the conference, please visit their website http://www.himssasiapac.org/congress10/index.aspx

Hong Kong Medical Journal August 2010 issue is now available on the Journal's website <http://www.hkmj.org>. Highlights of this issue include:

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

• Early adolescent outcome of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in a Chinese population: 5-year follow-up study
• Surgical excision for challenging upper limb nerve sheath tumours: a single centre retrospective review of treatment results

CASE REPORT

• Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis in a young woman with an ovarian tumour

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.

Upcoming Conference(s) / Symposium(s)