January 2011
Fellowship Conferment/David Todd Oration
The Academy's AGM, Fellowship Conferment Ceremony and David Todd Oration were well attended by Fellows and guests on 17 December 2010.
The 2010 orator was Prof. Malik Peiris, Chair Professor of Microbiology at the University of Hong Kong, Honorary Consultant Microbiologist at Queen Mary Hospital and the Scientific Director of the HKU-Pasteur Research Centre in Hong Kong. The video of his speech will be available on the Academy website soon.
Please click the link below to view pictures taken that evening. Kindly note that the photos will be removed from this website on 15 February 2011.
Election of Officers
During the 17th AGM held on 17 December 2010, results of the election of Officers were announced.
In accordance with the HKAM Ordinance, an election was conducted earlier. 6 nominations were received before the deadline of 23 August 2010. As there is only one nominee for each of the 6 posts, the candidates are elected to their respective post ipso facto.
Raymond LIANG |
President |
Donald LI |
Vice-President (General Affairs) |
HUNG Chi-tim |
Vice-President (Education & Exams) |
Louis CHOW |
Honorary Secretary |
Stephen FOO |
Honorary Treasurer |
Ignatius YU |
Editor |
The term of office of the 6 Officers began on 17 December 2010 and will end at the conclusion of the AGM in 2012. The meeting recorded a vote of thanks to Dr Richard KAY who has served the Academy Council as Editor for 6 years.
Best Original Paper Award (BOPA)
This year marks the fourth year of the Best Original Paper Award, presented by the Editorial Board of the Hong Kong Medical Journal, to encourage original writings of good quality by doctors. Three papers were shortlisted from the December 2009 to October 2010 issues by the local Editorial Board and sent to the International Editorial Advisory Board for a final adjudication. The winner of the 2010 Best Original Paper Award went to Dr OF Wong et al, for their paper entitled 'Prevalence of drugged drivers among non-fatal driver casualties presenting to a trauma centre in Hong Kong' (Hong Kong Med J 2010;16:246-51).
Best Original Research by Trainees (BORT)
The result of the 2010 BORT was announced during the Conferment Ceremony on 17 December 2010 and the medals were presented to the 3 winners. The Academy would like to thank the Panel of Judges for their time and works. The Panel consists of Prof. Lo Chung Mau (Panel Chairman), Dr. Kam Chak Wah, Prof. Linda Lam, Prof. Raymond Liang, Dr. Leung Ting Hung, and Dr. C.T. Hung. The Academy would also like to thank the trainees who have submitted their papers for this competition.
Award |
Winner |
Research Topic |
Gold Medal |
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Axial Length as a Predictor for Phacomorphic Glaucoma in Eyes with Mature Cataracts. |
Silver Medal |
Dr SHE, Wong Hoi (Photo)
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Defining an optimal surgical strategy for colorectal liver metastasis: staged or synchronous resection? |
Bronze Medal |
Dr LAU, Chi Yan Jane (Photo)
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Combined Effects of Brain derived Neurotrophic factors (BDNF) and Seprafilm (R) Adhesion Barrier on Sciatic nerve regeneration in Rats. |
Position Paper on Postgraduate Medical Education
Council has endorsed the position paper prepared by the Education Committee earlier. This position paper is the result of series of discussion, starting from the Postgraduate Medical Education Workshop organized by the Academy in June 2009. It serves to highlight the proposed key reforms to postgraduate medical education that are required to modernize the Fellowship training system such that the Academy will produce Fellows meeting the needs of the society in a sustainable manner. Interested Fellow can read the paper at the Academy's website under the "Publications" section.
Sedation Training Course
The Sedation Training Course was held successfully on 11 December 2010 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. A total of 19 practitioners attended the Course. The whole-day activity covered a wide range of sedation topics including pharmacology and physiology sedation, common drugs used in sedation, reducing risks of sedation and common adverse events and management. The PBLD and Q&A sessions were very useful, as they enabled instructors to point out areas to which practitioners should pay more attention in their practice. The Academy would like to thank the instructors for their time in preparing the Course.
2010 Golf Results
The Inter Academy golf tournament was successfully held on November 10, 2010 at Kau Sai Chau Jockey Club Public Golf Club, Hong Kong. A total 49 fellows / members from Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Academy of Medicine Malaysia and Academy of Medicine Singapore participated. The Academy wishes to thank members of the Organising Committee for their time and effort, and Crown Motors for their support. Winners are listed below:
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Champion |
1st Runner Up |
Inter Academy Presented by Dr David Fang |
Dr Rupert Lee Hong Kong Academy of Medicine |
Dr Albert Wong Hong Kong Academy of Medicine |
CUHK Medical Alumni Cup Presented by Dr David Fang |
Dr Godwin Leung |
Dr Tang Yiu-chung |
HKU Medical Alumni Cup Presented by Dr Yu Hon-chiu |
Dr Mok Chun-on |
Dr Tam Cheuk-wa |
Ladies |
Dr Chua Yang Academy of Medicine, Singapore |
Nearest to Pin |
Prof Lian Chin Boon Dr Yu Hon Chiu Dr Tan Chong Boon
Dr Tang Wai Tak Dr Chu Kwan Ling |
Longest Drive |
Dr June Lau Dr Dennis Mak |
Inter-Academy Cup
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Champion Dr Rupert Lee |
1st Runner Up Dr Albert Wong (received by Dr Rupert Lee) |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Alumni Cup
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Champion Dr Godwin Leung |
1st Runner Up
Dr Tang Yiu Chung
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University of Hong Kong Medical Alumni Cup
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Champion Dr Mok Chun On |
1st Runner Up Dr Tam Cheuk Wah |
Ladies
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Dr Chua Yang |
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Nearest To Pin
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Prof Lian Chin Boon |
Dr Yu Hon Chiu |
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Dr Tan Chong Boon |
Dr Tang Wai Tak |
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Dr Chu Kwan Ling |
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Longest Drive
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Dr Jane Lau |
Dr Dennis Mak |
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Chinese New Year
The Academy Lounge and the Dining Room will be closed on 3-13 February 2011 for the Chinese New Year and stock-taking. Services will be resumed on 14 February 2011. The Academy Secretariat will be closed at 1 pm on 2 February 2011 (Chinese New Year Eve).
The Academy wishes all Fellows a prosperous year in the Year of the Rabbit! Fellows are welcome to use the Academy's banqueting services for their reunion and spring lunch/dinners. Please contact the Conference Department at 2871 8787 for booking and enquiry.
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Hong Kong College of Pathologists - Topical Update
The College of Pathologists has released a new issue of Topical Update. Its title is Discovery of novel microbes: more and more coronaviruses after the SARS epidemic by Prof. WOO, Patrick CY. Interested Fellows please click the link below to view the document.
Topical Update |
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Invitation for Enrolment in the Primary Care Directory
On 31 December 2010, the Department of Health issued a letter inviting all registered doctors and dentists practising in Hong Kong to enrol in the Primary Care Directory, which will facilitate the public to find their own family doctors and dentists starting March 2011. Please click on the link below to view the invitation letter.
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Hong Kong Medical Journal December 2010 issue is now available on the Journal's website <http://www.hkmj.org>. Highlights of this issue include:
EDITORIAL
CASE REPORT
Online CME/CPD
Quizzes from the following Colleges are currently available at iCMECPD website for Fellows to study online for CME/CPD:
HKAM/College |
Topic |
Deadline for Submission of Answer |
Hong Kong Medical Journal |
Amiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction in the Hong Kong Chinese population |
31 Jan 2011 |
Hong Kong Medical Journal |
Safe use of local anaesthetics: prevention and management of systemic toxicity
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31 Jan 2011 |
Paediatricians |
Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics Vol. 15 No.4 Oct 2010 |
15 Jan 2011 |
Pathologists |
The Hong Kong College of Pathologists - Online CME/CPD for Self-Study 2010 (Haematology) Quiz |
31 Mar 2011 |
Radiologists |
Quizzes from Journal of Hong Kong College of Radiologists |
28 Feb 2011 |
Radiologists |
HKCR Case of January 2011 |
31 Jan 2011 |
Please visit the CMe-Learning of iCMECPD website (www.icmecpd.hk) for the latest CME/CPD materials.
Upcoming Conference(s) / Symposium(s)
Date |
Conference(s) / Symposium(s) |
Organiser(s) |
14-16 Jan 2011 |
Hong Kong International Acupuncture Conference |
Hospital Authority Hong Kong Association for Integration of Chinese-Western Medicine
Enquiry:
Tel: 852-2871 8787 / 852-2871 8897
Fax: 852-2871 8898
E-mail: [email protected]
Web-site: https://www.hkamonline.hk/conf/index.php/hkia/hkia11
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22 Jan 2011 |
Hong Kong Surgical Forum - Winter 2011
Theme: Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation |
Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital & Hong Kong Chapter of American College of Surgeons
Enquiry:
Forum Secretary, Hong Kong Surgical Forum
Tel: (852) 2255 4885 / (852) 2255 4886
Fax: (852) 2819 3416
E-mail: [email protected]
Web-site: http://www3.hku.hk/surgery/forum.php
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22 Jan 2011 |
Digby Memorial Lecture
Title: Great Cities |
Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Underground Lecture Theatre, New Clinical Building, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Enquiry:
Forum Secretary, Hong Kong Surgical Forum
Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong
Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2255 4885 / (852) 2255 4886
Fax: (852) 2819 3416
E-mail: [email protected]
Web-site: http://www.hku.hk/surgery
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19 Feb - 11 Jun 2011 |
Certificate Courses in Mental Health (Part-time)
- Basic Psychotherapy
- Severe Mental Illness and Risk Assessment
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Old Age Psychiatry
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Department of Psychiatry, CUHK
Pamphlet / application form
Website: www.psychiatry.cuhk.edu.hk
Contact person: Ms. Sarah Chia
Tel: 2607 6029
Email: [email protected] |
24-26 Feb 2011 |
International Colorectal Disease Symposium 2011
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Minimal Access Surgery Training Centre & Hong Kong Society for Coloproctology
Poster
Venue: HKEC Training Centre for Healthcare Management and Clinical Technology
Location: Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Contact:
Tel: (852) 2595 6362
Fax: (852) 2505 7101
Email: [email protected]
Conference
Website: www.icds-hk.org
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12-14 May 2011 |
18th Asian Congress of Surgery & 37th Philippine College of Surgeons Mid-year Convention |
Asian Surgical Association and the Philippine College of Surgeons (co-organised by HKU)
Venue: Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
Contact:
Congress Secretariat
3rd Floor, PCS Bldg., 992 EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines
Tel: (632) 9274973-74; (632) 9281083; (632) 9292359
Fax: (632) 9292297
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.acs2011.org or http://asiansurgassoc.org/14.htm |
15-18 May 2011 |
SCT 32nd Annual Meeting - 2011 |
The Society for Clinical Trials
Venue: Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Contact:
Tel: +1 604 683 1234
Tel: +1 604 689 3707 Website: http://www.sctweb.org/meeting.cfm
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