May 2012

Extraordinary General Meeting - 21 June 2012 Council has decided to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 21 June 2012 (Thu) to admit new Fellows. The EGM will be held at 7:30 pm at the Council Chamber, 10/F HKAM Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. All Fellows are welcome to attend.

2012 Annual Subscriptions

Demand notes for the 2012 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.

Press Briefing on the Harmful Effects of Alcohol Consumption in Hong Kong

The Academy held a press briefing on 22 April 2012 at the Academy Building to enhance public awareness on the harmful effects of alcohol and to urge for joint efforts by concerned parties to propose and implement relevant measures for better public health protection. Representatives from around 19 media groups attended the briefing.

During the one-hour briefing, the Chairman of the Public Relations Committee of the Academy, Dr. Law Chi-lim, along with Dr. Mak Sin-ping from the College of Community Medicine, Dr. Cheung Wai-him from the College of Psychiatrists, Dr. Li Chung-ki from the College of Physicians, Dr. Chan Ming-wai from the College of Family Physicians, and Dr. Tsui Kwok-leung from the College of Emergency Medicine, presented data and facts related to the increase of alcohol consumption and the harmful effects of alcohol consumption at the individual and societal levels. They appealed for increase public education about the harmful effects of alcohol consumption on health and the cost to the community. They also encouraged individuals, families, organizations and communities to join forces and participate in building a healthy environment, reducing the burden created by alcohol on the society and on the healthcare profession.

Please click here for press release.

International Congress of College and Academy Presidents and Masters

Dr Donald Li, Vice-President (General Affairs),attended the International Congress of College and Academy Presidents and Masters, Cape Town organized by the College of Medicines of South Africa (logo attached) in April on behalf of the Academy. He met up with many Presidents of Colleges in multi-specialties including,surgeons, medicine, O&G Psychiatry, A&E, Family Medicine etc. from U.K. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa and others around the world. He made a presentation of the structure and work of our Academy. and also a plenary presentation on "Medical Migration and Collaborative Support for the Development of Health Care and Education in the Developing World - a Hong Kong Perspective" . He also engaged in discussions on Medical Litigation, Recertification, medical education and research as well as medical manpower.

Leader of the Year 2011 Award Prof John Leong, Past President of the Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, was awarded ‘Leader of the Year 2011’ in March this year, in the Education/Research category. The event was organised by the Sing Tao News Corporation Limited. The Awards started in 1994 to recognise the contribution of Hong Kong’s outstanding leaders to its success and prosperity, and to establish role models for the young generation. Last year the awardees included Prof Shing-tung Yau of Harvard University in this category, and Mr Andrew Kwok-nang Li in the Community/Public Affairs category. Congratulations to Prof Leong!

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 2012 award is 31 July 2012 (postmark). Interested trainee doctors can download the following documents (PDF and MS Word format) for reference and use. Information for Prize for Best Original Research by Trainee Abstract Form (PDF, Word) Sample Abstract

Supplement VIII to CEPA

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the new measure about wholly-owned hospital under Supplement VIII to CEPA. Please go to the following link for details:

《關於擴大香港和澳門服務提供者在內地設立獨資醫院地域範圍的通知》(衛醫政發 (2012) 19 號)
http://www.moh.gov.cn/publicfiles/business/htmlfiles/mohyzs/s3577/201203/54431.htm

Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2012
"United We Care: Forging Partnerships In Health"

Following the success of the first Hong Kong Primary Care Conference (HKPCC), The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians is honoured to host and organize this landmark conference again on 2-3 June 2012 (Sat - Sun). The conference will take place at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. Our theme this year is "United We Care: Forging Partnerships in Health", with a focus on strengthening collaborations among health care professionals across different sectors to enhance primary care provision to our community.

This conference will feature an exciting blend of plenary sessions, workshops, seminars, paper and oral presentations. Details of the conference including the scientific programme and registration form are available at the College website http://www.hkcfp.org.hk. We look forward to your participation and contribution. Get involved and let’s work together to enhance primary care in Hong Kong.

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The 25th Fellowship Conferment Ceremony and The 23rd Dr. Sun Yat Sen Oration The College is holding "The 25th Fellowship Conferment Ceremony and the 23rd Dr. Sun Yat Sen Oration" on 3 June 2012 (Sunday) at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building. The successful candidates of Conjoint Examination would be conferred Fellowships; and the successful candidates of Diploma in Family Medicine and the Exit Examination would be granted certificates. In this very important occasion, Professor LEE Sum Ping, Dean of Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, would deliver the 23rd Dr. Sun Yat Sen Oration to the audience. All College Fellows*, members and their spouses are cordially invited to attend the Conferment Ceremony and the Oration. More details of the Conferment are available at the College website http://www.hkcfp.org.hk. Announcement

The 2nd IDKD (An Interactive Course in Diagnostic Imaging) Intensive Course in Hong Kong, 16-19 June 2012 The 2nd IDKD (International Diagnostic Course Davos) Intensive Course in Hong Kong, in collaboration with The University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong College of Radiologists, will be held on 16-19 June 2012 at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. This intensive course, featuring 14 different workshops spread over 3 1/2 days, covering imaging of important diseases of the abdomen and pelvis. In addition, “hot topics” in Medical Imaging including new developments, overviews and interventional techniques will be presented by renowned experts in highlight lectures. Please click the following links for detailed information. Announcement Registration Invitation Letter Please refer to the website at www.idkd.org for updated meeting programme and information.

Advanced & Difficult Airway Management Workshops for doctors (ADAM-D) The Institute of Clinical Simulation of the Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists will organize Advanced & Difficult Airway Management Workshops for doctors (ADAM-D) at the North District Hospital on 30 Jun 2012, 29 Sep 2012 and 29 Dec 2012 respectively. The workshop aims at providing the participants with knowledge and skill in managing difficult airways. The target participants are emergency physicians, intensive care physicians, 1st year anaesthetic trainees, medical physicians, pediatricians, ENT surgeons & general surgeons who are responsible for the acute airway management of their patients. Interested colleagues can click on the following for more details, or contact the Manager, Ms Yvonne Chiu, at 26838307. Poster Program

11th Scientific Congress of Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology

The 11th Scientific Congress of Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology, organized by Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology (APAMT), hosted by Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine (HKCEM), will be held on 29 November - 1 December 2012 at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.

Submit your abstract on or before 1 June 2012.
Enjoy early bird rate if applying on or before 1 September 2012! Register here.

Website: http://www.apamt2012.hk/
For enquiry: [email protected]

46th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine The 46th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine, participated by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, will be held on 12-14 July 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For details of the conference, please visit the conference website at: http://mscm.acadmed.my/: Announcement Registration Form Hotel Booking Form

"Primary Care - Family Doctor as Your Health Partner" (基層醫療 - 各有所「醫」專題比賽)

The Primary Care Office of the Department of Health, together with the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians, have organised a themed competition entitled "Primary Care - Family Doctor as Your Health Partner" (基層醫療 - 各有所「醫」專題比賽) aiming to raise the awareness of the general public about the importance of primary care and the family doctor concept.

Online public voting for "The Most Popular Entry Online Award" has begun. A total of 30 entries have been selected for the public voting. Please see the work prepared by the talented participants at the Themed Competition website (http://www.primarycare2012.com) and cast your vote for your favourites on or before 6 May 2012.

HKIIC2012: 中醫老年醫學 Chinese Medicine in Geriatrics The Hospital Authority and the Hong Kong Association for Integration of Chinese-Western Medicine (HKAIM) are jointly organising the Hong Kong International Integrative Medicine Conference 2012. The conference will be on "Chinese Medicine in Geriatrics" and the primary aim of the conference is to promote the scientific prescription of Chinese medicinal herbs in the elderly with common chronic illnesses, and to foster collaborative research in the many related clinical and pre-clinical areas. Date: 7-8 July 2012 Venue: Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong Website: http://www.hacmk.org.hk/hkiic.nsf Leaflet (Side A, Side B)

The AOGIN 2012 will be held at University of Hong Kong on 13-15 July 2012. Theme of the conference is "Combat against Cervical Cancer - Challenges in Asia Oceania". The Academy is one of the supporting organizations. For more details, please visit the conference website at: http://www.aogin2012hk.org/index.htm

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Announcements of Drug Office, Drug Registration and Import / Export Control Division Please note the following announcements of the Drug Office of Department of Health: New advice from European Medicines Agency to better manage risk of adverse effects on the heart with Gilenya (fingolimod) FDA reminds the potential for life-threatening harm from pediatric accidental exposure to fentanyl transdermal systems ("patches") Finasteride Label Changes announced by the US Food and Drug Administration Health Canada: Benzocaine health products: new risk statements to be added to product labels MHRA Drug Safety Communication: The risk of potential leaks with 5L Physioneal Clear-Flex Bags MHRA Drug Safety Communication: The risk of increases in serum sodium with tolvaptan (Samsca) which are too rapid

Hong Kong Medical Journal April 2012 issue is now available on the Journal's website <http://www.hkmj.org>. Highlights of this issue include:

EDITORIAL

• Taking stock

• Surgical ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma with 2.45-GHz microwave: a critical appraisal of treatment outcomes
• Is stroke thrombolysis safe and efficacious in Hong Kong?

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 Conferences / Symposia / Courses