April 2011
Press Briefing about Health Effects of Nuclear Radiation
In response to the public's growing concerns over the spread of radioactive particles from Japan to Hong Kong, the Academy organised a press briefing on 18 March 2011, with the aim of giving out correct information and more positive message through the media to ease unnecessary anxiety in the community. Representatives from around 35 media groups attended the briefing at the Academy Building that day.
During the one-hour briefing, the Academy President, along with Dr. Yu-fai CHOI from the College of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Kai-man YU from the College of O & G, Dr. Ivan Wing-chit MAK from the College of Psychiatrists, and Dr. Chun-key LAW from the College of Radiologists, presented facts and data related to radiation contamination, the potential health risks to people especially pregnant women and children, the signs and symptoms of sickness, the efficient method of clearing possible radioactive dust from the skin and clothing, the proper use and effectiveness of potassium iodine, the mass panic caused by the spread of rumours and distorted reasoning, as well as some ways to deal with mood distress arising from the incident.
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An Introduction to Using Your Medical Experience in the Legal and Dispute Arena
The seminar, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and the Academy of Experts (UK), was held on 24 March and well attended by Fellows. Mr. Michael Cohen, Chairman Emeritus of the Academy of Experts, together with Miss Nicola Cohen and Mr. Steve Hannaford, clarified at the seminar that the overriding and paramount duty of an expert witness is to the court. They also gave some important hints on what an expert witness should and should not do when in court and writing reports.
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MPS-HKAM Award for Patient Safety Nature of the Award Who is Eligible for the Award?
Presentation of the Award Application will open from 1 June 2011 and close on 31 July 2011. |
2011 Annual Subscriptions
Demand notes for the 2011 subscriptions have been sent to Fellows. Please be reminded that it is Council's policy that subscriptions received by the Academy after 30 June will be subject to a surcharge of 5% on the subscription amount. Please settle your subscription as soon as possible. Fellows aged over 70, or have reached 70 before the beginning of the next subscription year, do not need to pay any subscription and will not receive a debit note. For Fellows who have authorized payment via bank transfer, payments will be deducted from their bank accounts automatically.
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Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees The Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine recognizes excellence in research done by doctors who are in specialist training. Submission deadline for the year 2011 award is 30 June 2011 (postmark). Interested trainee doctors can download the following documents (PDF and MS Word format) for reference and use. |
Obituary
The Academy regrets to inform Fellows that sadly, Prof. Wu Jieping passed away on 2 March 2011 in Beijing. Prof Wu, a famous urologist, was admitted an Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine in 2001. He had held important positions in the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and various medical universities.
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5th Congress of Asian Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (ASCI 2011 HONG KONG), 17-19 June 2011 Hong Kong College of Radiologists and Hong Kong College of Cardiology will jointly organise the 5th Congress of Asian Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (ASCI 2011 HONG KONG) on 17-19 June 2011 (Friday to Sunday) at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Please click the following links for detailed information. Please visit ASCI 2011 website for updated meeting programme and information: http://www.asci2011.org |
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2011 IMH Conference, 2-3 September 2011 The Second IMH Conference jointly organised by the Institute of Mental Health of Castle Peak Hospital and the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists is going to be held on 2 - 3 September 2011. The Conference, with the theme of "From Science to Practice - Striving for Excellence in Mental Health Care" will be of interest to a wide-range of mental health professionals. Enquiry: |
The 7th Annual Conference of the Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research (OOTR), 13-14 May 2011
The 7th Annual Conference of the Organisation for Oncology and Translational Research (OOTR) will be held on the 13th and 14th of May 2011 at the Mira, Hong Kong. The theme of the conference is "Future in Oncology: What's in it for us?", and the main topics include:
- Clinical Practice in Oncology
- Challenges in Cancer Treatment
- Assay and Application of Cancer Biomarkers
- Translational Research - Biomarkers
- Cancer Research in Asia
For more details, please visit the conference website at http://www.ootr.org/conference2011/
45th Singapore & Malaysia Congress of Medicine, 21-23 July 2011
The 4tgh SMCM will take place in Singapore on 21-23 July 2011. The theme of Congress is "Integration, Innovation and Holistic Care". For more details, please download the announcement or click to the Congress website.
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Announcements of Pharmaceuticals Registration Section Please note the following announcements of the Pharmaceuticals Registration Section of Department of Health:
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Hong Kong Medical Journal February 2011 issue is now available on the Journal's website <http://www.hkmj.org>. Highlights of this issue include:
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
- Total knee arthroplasty for primary knee osteoarthritis: changing pattern over the past 10 years
- Clinical outcome of open and laparoscopic surgery in Dukes' B and C rectal cancer: experience from a regional hospital in Hong Kong
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 |
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Deadline for Submission of Answer |
| Paediatricians | Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics Vol. 16 No.1 Jan 2011 | 15 Apr 2011 |
| Pathologists | The Hong Kong College of Pathologists - Online CME/CPD for Self-Study 2010 (Chemical Pathology) Quizzes | 30 Apr 2011 |
| Radiologists | HKCR Case of April 2011 | 30 Apr 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) |
| Sep 2010 - Jul 2011
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Short courses in School of Public Health and Primary Care |
School of Public Health and Primary Care Enquiry: |
19 Feb - 11 Jun 2011 |
Certificate Courses in Mental Health (Part-time)
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Department of Psychiatry, CUHK Website: www.psychiatry.cuhk.edu.hk |
19 Apr 2011 |
Medical Teleconference Programme - Topics in Neonatology |
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital & Stanford University School of Medicine |
7-10 May 2011 |
1st IDKD Intensive Course in Hong Kong 2011 "Brain, Head and Neck, Spine Imaging" |
IDKD, Zurich and Local Board of IDKD, Hong Kong Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong SAR Contact / Registration: |
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: |
15-18 May 2011 |
SCT 32nd Annual Meeting - 2011 |
The Society for Clinical Trials Venue: Hyatt Regency Vancouver Contact: |
16 Jul 2011 |
Hong Kong Surgical Forum - Summer 2011 Theme: Endoscopy |
Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital & Hong Kong Chapter of American College of Surgeons Venue: Underground Lecture Theatre, New Clinical Building, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Registration & Enquiry: |
25-30 Jul 2011 |
M Med/MCEM Preparatory Course |
Academy of Medicine, Singapore Mail to: |
25-26 Aug 2011 |
Head And Neck Course 2011 - Common Intraoral Pathologies |
Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong & Queen Mary Hospital, Hospital Authority Venue: Underground Lecture Theatre, New Clinical Building, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Registration & Enquiry: |
Sep 2011 |
Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Mental Health Details |
The psychiatry department, CUHK Contact: |
Sep 2011 |
Postgraduate Programmes 2011-12 |
School of Public Health and Primary Care, CUHK Contact: |
14-17 Sep 2011 |
The 28th International Conference of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) Theme: Patient Safety: Sustaining the Global Momentum |
International Society for Quality in Health Care Contact: |
9-12 Nov 2011 |
5th Asian Epilepsy Surgery Congress cum Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society of Hong Kong |
Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society Venue: Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Contact: |