May 2011
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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. |
Awards
Prof. John Leong, Past President of College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, was conferred the degree of Doctor of Science honoris causa by the University of Hong Kong on 22 March 2011 at its 184th Congregation, in its centenary celebration year. Congratulations to Prof. Leong.
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Dr. Donald Li, Vice President (General Affairs) of the Academy, was conferred the Honorary Fellowship of the Academy of Family Medicine of Malaysia on 19 April 2011. Congratulations to Dr Li.
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Hong Kong Primary Care Conference, 28-29 May 2011 Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2011
Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2011 - Dinner Symposium Contact: |
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The 24th Fellowship Conferment Ceremony and the 22nd Dr. Sun Yat Sen Oration, 29 May 2011 Date: 29 May 2011, Sunday
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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: |
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Symposium on Emergency Medicine, 23-24 September 2011 The Scientific Symposium on Emergency Medicine organised by Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine, supported by Hong Kong Society for Emergency Medicine and Surgery, Hong Kong Emergency Nurses Association and Hong Kong College of Emergency Nursing is going to be held on 23-24 September 2011 at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. The theme of the conference is "CAB for Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine: Consensus, Advances and Beliefs". For more details, please visit www.ssem.hk. |
The Fifth Congress of the Asian Society Against Dementia- Action, Strategies and Developments, 5-6 November 2011
The Fifth Congress of the Asian Society Against Dementia, jointly organised by Asian Society Against Dementia, The Chinese Dementia Research Association and The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists, is going to be held on 5-6 November 2011 at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. For more details, please visit http://asad2011.org.hk/.
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?". A new tailor-made registration package is available.
1-Day Conference
- Luncheon Lecture: HKD 350
- Half Day with Lunch: HKD 500 (for either Morning or Afternoon Session)
- One Whole Day: HKD 980
*The above special rate is available for either 13th May or 14th May
Optional
- Gala Dinner (13th May) : HKD 320
For more details, please download conference leaflet, or visit the conference website at http://www.ootr.org/conference2011/
45th Singapore & Malaysia Congress of Medicine, 21-23 July 2011
The 45th 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 April 2011 issue is now available on the Journal's website <http://www.hkmj.org>. Highlights of this issue include:
EDITORIAL
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
MEDICAL PRACTICE
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 |
| Hong Kong Medical Journal | A population-based analysis of incidence, mortality, and stage-specific survival of cervical cancer patients in Hong Kong: 1997-2006 | 31 May 2011 |
| Hong Kong Medical Journal | Factors affecting mortality in Hong Kong patients with upper limb necrotising fasciitis | 31 May 2011 |
| Paediatricians | Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics Vol. 16 No.2 Apr 2011 | 15 Jul 2011 |
| Pathologists | The Hong Kong College of Pathologists - Online CME/CPD for Self-Study 2011 (Anatomical Pathology) - IgG4-related sclerosing disease | 31 Aug 2011 |
| Radiologists | Quizzes from Journal of Hong Kong College of Radiologists | 4 Jun 2011 |
| Radiologists | HKCR Case of May 2011 | 31 May 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 |
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: |
1-2 Jun 2011 |
Regional Symposium: From Food Incidents to Crisis Management |
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department / Centre for Food Safety Secretariat and Online Registration/Download: |
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 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 |
Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society Venue: Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Contact: |
24-27 Nov 2011 |
8th Echo Hong Kong Theme: Live & Acute Cardiac Imaging |
Ruttonjee Hospital Contact: |