To further enhance the online services for CME/CPD, the Academy has developed a mobile application for capturing attendance - iCMECPD App. It is now available at Apple's App Store and Google's Play. You may download the App and install it in your smartphone with operating system in iOS (8.0 or above) or Android (4.3 or above).

Demand notes for the 2018 subscriptions have been sent to Fellows in January 2018. Please settle the payment as soon
as possible.

Reminders:

1. All payments must be received by the Academy before 30 September.
According to Bylaw 6.4:
If a member's fee or any other moneys due by a member to the Academy is not received by the Academy within 9
months after such payment falls due, despite two written reminders by the Academy to pay, the member shall
automatically forfeit his membership.

2. It is Council's policy that late subscriptions received by the Academy after 30 June will be subject to a surcharge of 5% on the subscription amount.

3. For Fellows who have authorised payment via bank transfer/credit card, payments will be deducted from their bank
accounts or credit card automatically.

4. 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.

5. Fellows residing outside Hong Kong or have reached the age of 65 and have retired from all remunerative
practice/job/business must submit written applications for reduced rates before 31 December if they wish to enjoy the
reduced rates next year. For details, please visit http://www.hkam.org.hk/fellows_area/reduced_rate.pdf.

To facilitate more efficient payment procedures, the Academy has launched the credit card online payment service in mid-January 2018. Now, Fellows can save time and settle HKAM Fellowship annual subscriptions conveniently and quickly through online payment on the iCMECPD website.

What are the benefits?

• Save time and postage cost
• Settle annual subscription anytime, anywhere by using computer or mobile device
• Ensure your subscription can be settled on-time without delay
• Payment history and e-receipt are available anytime
• Go paperless to help the environment and reduce paperwork

How to get started?

Fellows can log into iCMECPD (https://www.icmecpd.hk/) and choose “Annual Subscription” under “Fellow’s Area” of the main menu to settle the payment.

Click HERE to read quick user guide

The Academy is organising the 4^th Medical Education Conference (MEC) on 5 May 2018. The theme of this year’s conference is “Cultivating Professionalism and Research in Medical Education”. The one-day Conference features plenary lectures, symposia and workshops, delivered by renowned local and overseas speakers such as Prof. Sir Terence Stephenson, Chair, General Medical Council, UK and Dr. Peter Angood, CEO and President, American Association of Physician Leadership, USA.

• Our Plenary Speakers
• Programme
• Registration
• CME Accreditation Result

The finale 25^th Anniversary Congress, with the theme “Beyond 25: New Paradigms in Healthcare”, will be held on 7-9 December 2018. The Congress will serve as an excellent platform for local and international healthcare leaders and experts to share views on medical advances, innovative technologies and challenges across different specialties. Details about the provisional programme can be found at the Congress website http://page.hkam.org.hk/25Congress. 

Register now: Register on or before 31 August 2018 at the early bird rate!

Submitting your abstract: The Congress welcomes the submission of abstracts around the main theme for oral or poster presentation on or before 15 September 2018.

For enquiries, please contact the Congress Secretariat at [email protected].

Are you looking for a distinctive dim sum place for gathering with family and friends?

The Academy has been serving the Chinese delicacy once a month on selected Sundays from 12:00 noon.

Come and enjoy our vast range of Cantonese dim sum served with a selection of finest tea. You may also have surprise encounter with colleagues you have not seen for a long time, or highly respected senior members of the Academy.

Book your table(s) early for yum cha on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

We offer ample parking space free of charge.

Online reservation is available now!

You can scan the QR codes or visit https://www.hkamonline.hk/yumcha
to make bookings.

Join us for a twisted balloon workshop on Mother’s Day.

Registration deadline: 4 May 2018

Poster

Join us for a Chinese calligraphy workshop instructed by Mr. Billy Chau on Father’s Day. This workshop is an opportunity to learn not only the exquisite techniques of calligraphy, but also gain a deeper insight and appreciation for Chinese language and culture.

About the calligraphy master, Mr. Billy Chau: www.billychau.com.

Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration
We are also pleased to present a demonstration made by Mr. Billy Chau during Yum Cha. The theme would be around the Academy’s 25th Anniversary.           

Registration deadline: 8 June 2018

Poster

To register for the workshops, please send email to [email protected] and provide the following details.

● Your full name and HKAM ID number
● Contact number
● Number of persons in your group

Upon successful registration, please send a crossed cheque payable to “Hong Kong Academy of Medicine” to 10/F, HKAM Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong.

Enjoy outdoor dining experience and sumptuous BBQ food at the Academy Fellows’ Garden! Our chefs will grill hearty meats and seafood skewers at our outdoor BBQ counter in the Fellows’ Garden. The indoor buffet stations will feature a tasty assortment of starters and main courses. A wide selection of luscious desserts will be prepared to complete the feast.

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Present your valid HKAM Fellowship card to enjoy 18% off semi-buffet lunch, buffet / a la carte dinner and holiday brunch. The offers are valid until 31 December 2018. Please click here for details.