An obituary for Professor Sir David Todd has been published on The Lancet recently.  Please click the below link to access to the full article:
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(17)32600-4/fulltext?elsca1=etoc

This year’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on 15 December 2017 (Friday), at Lim Por Yen Lecture Theatre of the Academy building. The 24^th Annual Fellowship Conferment Ceremony will be held at Run Run Shaw Hall of the Academy building at 6:00 pm on the same day.

Logo Design Competition

The 25^th Anniversary Logo Design Competition has successfully completed and the winner is Dr. Chi-kin Lo, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Yan Chai Hospital. The award presentation will be held at the Academy’s Annual Fellowship Conferment Ceremony on 15 December 2017.

The winning logo will be refined and then used on all occasions related to the Academy’s 25^th anniversary celebratory events, e.g. letterhead, souvenirs, website, backdrops, etc. The 25^th Anniversary Organising Committee thanks all the entrants for submitting their designs for the competition, and congratulate Dr. Lo on his win.

Save the Dates - Tentative Events during the Anniversary Year 2018

There will be a series of activities to be held in 2018 to celebrate the silver jubilee anniversary of the Academy. More details will be available as our plans develop. We shall keep Fellows up to date through the monthly eNews, Academy website, and Facebook.

Upcoming ILCM courses
In this quarter, ILCM will organise the following courses for interested parties:

*Prerequisites are required for application.

For details of the above courses, please visit ILCM website at www.hkjcilcm.hk
Enquiries: (852) 2871 8718/ [email protected]

INTAKE STILL IN PROGRESS! HKJCDPRI Overseas Training Fellowship for Emergency Medicine (EM) / Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) Overseas Training Fellowship for Emergency Medicine (EM) / Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is now open for application. Subjects are on emergency medicine / Emergency Medical Services linking to disasters situations. Healthcare professionals and paramedics can apply for it.

The maximum amount of sponsorship is HK$180,000. The fellow can either attend a training course or a placement, or do both at the same or different period. The total fellowship period, i.e. period for the course(s) and/or placement, is for a minimum of two weeks to a maximum of twelve months.

Some short courses you may find interesting:

** Please note that our fellowship requires the participant to be registered for courses with a minimum of 2 weeks, hence for courses that last only 1 week, the participant might have to stay on overseas for a few days to finish the course homework.

Need some ideas for your choice? We have prepared a list for you! Please visit the list here.

A new function "e-Receipt" in the iCMECPD website is now available.  Fellows who have settled the payment for 2017 subscription can login to iCMECPD (User's Corner→Receipt for Annual Subscription) to view and print their Annual Subscription receipts online. To reduce environmental impact, printed copies may only be sent upon request starting next year.

Please note that the CME/CPD Principles & Guidelines for the cycle 2017-19 will remain unchanged, i.e. no more than 75 points can be awarded for passive participation in a 3-year cycle. Fellows are strongly advised to maintain a balanced CME/CPD profile with a mix of different activities, in order to capture the full benefit of different types of CME/CPD activities.

The document, Principles & Guidelines 2017-19, is available online here on the Academy website.

(Note: Individual Colleges will have their own set of guidelines based on what have been agreed at the Academy level. There may be specific rules or requirements that the Colleges determine to be relevant for their specialties.)

The Academy sometimes gets error messages when sending messages to Fellows' registered emails, which may be caused by full mailboxes, invalid addresses, etc. A valid email address is an essential detail for Fellows to gain access to iCMECPD account and view the CME/CPD profile. In order to help us maintain an up-to-date database, please keep us informed whenever there are changes to your email address, mailing address or contact number by logging into your account of iCMECPD (http://www.icmecpd.hk). Please also be reminded to keep your registered emails active by ensuring there is sufficient mailbox capacity.

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. Fellows may download the App by scanning the respective QR code below (or search "icmecpd" from App Store/Google Play) and install it in their smartphone with operating system in iOS (8.0 or above) or Android (4.3 or above).

Starting from 2017, Fellows may capture their attendance by using the App to scan the QR code for CME/CPD activities held by the Academy/Colleges at the HKAM Jockey Club Building. The Academy has started liaising with organisers on pilot runs of the App for their activities to be held so that they will gradually use this paperless online accreditation application and attendance capture process from 2017 onward. In addition, briefing sessions will be conducted for organisers to further promote the App and the system.

iCMECPD App

Hong Kong Medical Journal is pleased to announce the completion of the HKAMedTrack system <http://www.hkamedtrack.org/hkmj>, an online manuscript submission and peer review system developed by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. The system is a web-based tool designed for manuscript submission, review, and tracking. HKAMedTrack system will result in greater efficiency and convenience, and faster turnaround times for authors, reviewers, and editors throughout the submission and refereeing process. It will streamline the review process and decrease the time from submission to the initial decision on publication. Please visit the website which will provide step-by-step guide for authors to submit a paper.

HKMJ Impact Factor
The most recent (2016) Impact Factor for Hong Kong Medical Journal is 1.111, according to the 2016 Journal Citation Reports released by Thomson Reuters in 2017. The Editorial Board would like to thank the authors and reviewers for their continuous support.

Highlights of the October 2017 issue:

Editorials
Doctor for Society: paying tribute to role models of humanitarianism and professionalism
Response to the Food and Drug Administration warning on the use of anaesthetics in young children
Original Articles
Immunoglobulin G4–related disease in Hong Kong: clinical features, treatment practices, and its association with multisystem disease Hepatobiliary and pancreatic system, salivary gland, lymph node, and eye were the most common organ systems involved in immunoglobulin (Ig) G4–related disease in Hong Kong. Salivary gland involvement should be screened in patients with IgG4-related disease, especially in the presence of higher level of serum IgG4.
Occupational stress and burnout among Hong Kong dentists A study showed that approximately 7.0% of Hong Kong dentists have a high level of overall burnout. Although accounting for a low proportion, this issue should not be overlooked. Peer support and sharing is important for the development of dentistry in Hong Kong.

Volume 23 Issue 3 Supplement 2, 2017 Health and Health Services Research Fund Research Dissemination Reports Dissemination reports are concise informative reports of health-related research supported by funds administered by the Food and Health Bureau, for example, the Health and Health Services Research Fund (which was consolidated into the Health and Medical Research Fund in December 2011). In this edition, 11 dissemination reports of projects related to tobacco control, neurology, respiratory diseases, traditional Chinese medicine, and reproductive system and childbirth are presented. In particular, four projects are highlighted due to their potentially significant findings, impact on healthcare delivery and practice, and/or contribution to health policy formulation in Hong Kong.

A delegation of Academy representatives attended the Summit Forum of China’s Standardised Medical Residency Training organised by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association (CMDA) in Beijing during 9-10 September 2017.

On 10 September, Immediate Past President, Officers, and College representatives hosted a special HKAM session to share the experience of Hong Kong, covering the specialist training system as well as training for different specialties including medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and paediatrics. This collaboration with CMDA has greatly encouraged knowledge and experience exchange between the Academy and mainland counterparts.

On 27 September 2017, the Health and Family Planning Commission of Sichuan Province and the Academy signed a Cooperation Framework Agreement to collaborate on medical education and specialist training. Director of Health and Family Planning Commission of Sichuan Province Mr. Shen Ji signed the agreement with the Academy President.

Anniversary Conference 2017 of the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians, 2 September 2017
Vice-President (Education and Examinations) Prof. Gilberto Leung attended the opening ceremony of the conference as a VIP guests, and joined other guests in celebration of the 40^th anniversary of the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians. The theme of the conference was “From Seedling to Forest – Ever Enriching Primary Care”.

Annual Scientific Meeting of the Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong, 10 September 2017
Vice-President (Education and Examinations) Prof. Gilberto Leung delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the meeting, which focused on discussions about innovations in medical care. Prof. Leung reiterated the importance of advancement in medical technologies, playing a strategic role in transforming medicine and the healthcare system.

Fellowship Conferment Ceremony of the Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 16 September 2017 and RCSEd / CSHK Conjoint Diploma Conferment Ceremony and Annual Dinner, 23 September 2017
Vice-President (General Affairs) Dr. C.C. Lau attended the ceremonies as a platform guest and shared the happiness with the newly admitted college fellows whose outstanding achievements were recognised.

Debriefing Session on Health Issues related to Drinking Water Safety, 20 September 2017
President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the debriefing session organised by the Centre for Health Protection for a report-back from the Department of Health and Hospital Authority on health sector response in relation to the 2015 lead-in-water incident. Some learning points were shared for better preparedness in future challenges.

68^th Anniversary Dinner of the HK Doctors National Affairs Alumni Association, 30 September 2017
President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the dinner as one of the officiating guests. The dinner was well attended by medical professionals who were interested in national affairs, as well as government officials.

Hong Kong International Sports Medicine Symposium, 30 September 2017
Vice-President (General Affairs) Dr. C.C. Lau officiated the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong International Sports Medicine Symposium. The theme of the symposium was “Sport Injury - From Emergency Care to Rehabilitation”.

Online reservation is available now! You can scan the QR code or visit https://www.hkamonline.hk/yumcha to book a table and enjoy our vast range of Cantonese dim sum at the Academy.

A wide range of well-designed, quality Academy gifts and accessories are available at the Academy Lounge. You may also place an order by completing and returning an order form to the Secretariat.

• Order Form

The Academy Lounge is a nicely decorated place with cosy atmosphere ideal for social occasions. The Lounge offers a menu of gourmet appetizers and drink specials, as well as BBQ menus.

Summer Mocktails
Selected mocktails are available at the Academy Lounge during July-October. Click here for the mocktails menu.

BBQ Buffet at Fellows’ Garden

Enjoy the breezy Autumn air as well as special menus such as BBQ buffet menu 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.

Present your valid HKAM Fellowship card to enjoy 20% off on buffet, a la carte menu and holiday brunch.  Click here for details.

The Academy of Experts (AoE) will run several Expert Witness Training Programme in Hong Kong in November 2017. The Academy is a supporting organisation for this programme. Fellows can enjoy special rates. Please click here for further details. All the registrations should be sent directly to the organiser by fax at (852) 3010 1269. For enquiry, please contact AoE directly at [email protected].

The ICAC has produced a series of case studies to illustrate the legal requirements and risks of corruption or malpractices faced by medical practitioners. Offering and acceptance of illegal advantages was discussed last time, improper acceptance of sponsorship and donation will be covered in this issue.

Please note the following announcement from the Drug Office of Department of Health:

• FDA urges caution about withholding opioid addiction medications from patients taking benzodiazepines or CNS depressants: careful medication management can reduce risks

The eHealth News is published to help people understand better the latest eHR development. The most recent issue of eHealth News 《醫健通訊》 has been published and is available at the Electronic Health Record (eHR) Office website:

• eHealth News (English | Chinese)