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
Dr LEE, Wai Yip Jacky (Photo)
Axial Length as a Predictor for Phacomorphic Glaucoma in Eyes with Mature Cataracts.
Silver Medal

Dr SHE, Wong Hoi (Photo)

Defining an optimal surgical strategy for colorectal liver metastasis: staged or synchronous resection?
Bronze Medal

Dr LAU, Chi Yan Jane (Photo)

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:

  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

Champion
Dr Rupert Lee
1st Runner Up
Dr Albert Wong (received by Dr Rupert Lee)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Alumni Cup

Champion
Dr Godwin Leung
1st Runner Up
Dr Tang Yiu Chung

University of Hong Kong Medical Alumni Cup

Champion
Dr Mok Chun On
1st Runner Up
Dr Tam Cheuk Wah

Ladies

 
Dr Chua Yang  

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 Jane Lau Dr Dennis Mak

 


 

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.

 


 

Pathologists

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

 


 

Department of Health

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.

 


HKMJ

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 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.

iCMECPD

 


 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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