Young Fellows Chapter | Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

A young Fellow is defined as any Fellow who has obtained Fellowship of the Academy within the last 10 years.

Young Fellows Chapter has been formed with representatives from all Academy Colleges since July 2017.

Governing Council 2020-21

Membership

Chair	Dr. Sut-yee Tse The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians
Vice-Chair	Dr. Jeremy Yuen-chun Teoh The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong
Honorary Secretary	Dr. Paul Aarne Koljonen The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Honorary Treasurer	Dr. Karen Ka-yan Leung Hong Kong College of Paediatricians
IT Officer	Dr. Fiona Yuet-yan Chan Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine
Members	Dr. David Ming-hon Lam The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
	Dr. Grace Chung-yan Wong Hong Kong College of Community Medicine
	Dr. Yolanda Yee-hung Law The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong
	Dr. Kelvin Ka-wang Cheung The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
	Dr. Jason Cheuk-sing Yam The College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong
	Dr. Ryan Hung-wai Cho The Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists
	Dr. Calvin Yeow-kuan Chong The Hong Kong College of Pathologists
	Dr. Helen Shuk-ying Chan Hong Kong College of Physicians
	Dr. Eric Wai-ching Yan The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists
	Dr. Tony Yiu-sang Yuen Hong Kong College of Radiologists

News and Activities of the Young Fellows Chapter

Members of the Young Fellows Chapter have been supportive of Academy’s work in various aspects from committees’ affairs and scientific meetings to networking activities. Please find below some highlights of activities.

Knowledge Exchange

The Academy organises study tours for young Fellows to understand healthcare systems and developments, as well as foster exchanges of medical knowledge and experience. In February 2019, the first 5-day study tour to Sichuan was organised and participated by a group of 25 young Fellows and specialist trainees.

The Young Fellows Chapter has been invited to co-ordinate panel discussions during the flagship and annual conferences of the Academy, such as the Medical Education Conference and 25th Anniversary Congress. Topics covered include “Curriculum Reform from Young Fellows / Trainees Perspectives” and “Looking After the Mental Health of Our Own Profession”.

Professional Issues

In 2018, a Medical Indemnity Forum was organised by the Young Fellows Chapter, aiming to enhance understanding of the 2 types of coverage available in medical indemnity insurance, i.e. occurrence-based and claim based policies. During the Forum, there was an insightful sharing on medico-legal issues and impact of the introduction of the Apology Ordinance on medical practice.

Wellness of Young Fellows

To investigate the physical and psychological status and other related health issues among young Fellows and specialist trainees in Hong Kong, the Young Fellows Chapter conducted a well-being study in 2019. It is hoped to identify areas which can help sustain good health and well-being for all young doctors. A full study report will be announced in due course.

Members of Young Fellows Chapter are also involved in planning of different connecting activities, which are organised by Social Subcommittee for enhancement of Fellows’ mental, physical and social well-being.