Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
  Academy News | June 2018

HKAM Updates
News / Announcements | Fellowship / CME/CPD | Publications | Event Highlights | Services / Activities | College Events / Updates

Other Information
Conferences / Symposia / Courses | Announcements from Government Departments / Medical Bodies

  News / Announcements
Extraordinary General Meeting, 21 June 2018

An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) will be held on 21 June 2018 (Thursday) to admit new Fellows. The EGM will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 10/F, HKAM Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. All Fellows are welcome to attend.

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), 21 June 2018

25th Anniversary Celebration

This year marks the Silver Jubilee of the Academy. The anniversary slogan is “Medical Excellence for a Healthy Future”, which conveys our mission to uphold medical professionalism and nurturing young leaders for better healthcare. A series of celebratory events will be held during the year.

Anniversary Commemorative Website

Anniversary Commemorative Website

The Academy launched the commemorative website (http://hkam25.hkam.org.hk). Please visit the website for details of the exciting celebratory activities.

25th Anniversary Congress

The finale 25th 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.

Halnan Lecture

Speaker : Dr. Humayun Chaudhry
Chair, International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities
Topic : Regulators and Clinicians: Making a Difference in Medical Worldwide

David Todd Oration

Speaker : Prof. K.Y. Yuen
Henry Fok Professor of Infectious Diseases
Chair of Infectious Diseases
Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Topic : Emerging Infectious Diseases and Beyond

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

Call for abstracts: 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].

25th Anniversary Congress
Golf Tournament

The HKAM and Medical Alumni Golf Tournament 2018 is scheduled on 3 October 2018 (Wednesday) at the Hong Kong Golf Club (Fanling) - Eden Course.

Details and registration: https://www.hkamonline.hk/golf2018  

Deadline for entry: 10 September 2018
Golf Tournament
List of Anniversary Activities
Month/Date Events
Past
26 February Anniversary Celebration Kick-off and Spring Luncheon with Media
5 May Medical Education Conference
Theme: Cultivating Professionalism and Research in Medical Education
Upcoming
July - August Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament
3 Oct Golf Tournament
7-9 December Anniversary Congress
Theme: Beyond 25: New Paradigms in Healthcare
7 Dec - President’s Dinner (by invitation only)
8 Dec - Opening Ceremony and Silver Jubilee Gala Dinner

Your support and participation in the anniversary activities would make our anniversary memorable and meaningful. Please join us and be part of this auspicious occasion! For latest updates on the activities, please visit the anniversary commemorative website at http://hkam25.hkam.org.hk.

For enquiries, please contact the 25th Anniversary Secretariat at [email protected].


Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees

The Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees of the Academy recognises excellence in research done by doctors who are having specialist training. Submission deadline for the year 2018 award has been extended to 31 July 2018 (postmark). Interested trainee doctors please download the following documents for details.


HKJC ILCM Updates

HKJC ILCM Upcoming Courses:

  Course Title Course Period in the year 2018 Application Status
1 Comprehensive Simulation Educator Course (CSEC) – 4-day 18-19 and 25-26 August 2018 (Sat–Sun) Application deadline: 6 July 2018 (Fri)
3-4 and 10–11 November 2018 (Sat-Sun) Application deadline: 21 September 2018 (Fri)
2 Decision Making in Medical Crisis Course (DMMC) – 1 day 30 June 2018 (Sat) Deadline for application: 5 July 2018 (Thu)
3 Debriefing Skills for Simulation Instructors Course (DSSIC) – 2-day 21-22 July 2018
(Sat-Sun)
Deadline for application: 22 June 2018 (Fri)
1–2 December 2018  (Sat - Sun) Deadline for application: 1 November 2018 (Thu)
4 Medical Moulage and Mock-up Workshop 4 August 2018 (Sat) Deadline for application: 5 July 2018 (Thu)
5 Advanced Simulation Training in Mechanical Ventilation (ASTiM) 20 November 2018 (Tue) Application starts and will close in 1 month before the first course day
21 November 2018 (Wed)

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

Course Highlights:

Debriefing Skills for Simulation Instructors Course (DSSIC)
This newly developed DSSIC aims to provide the essential knowledge and skills to develop learners’ competence in debriefing methods commonly used in simulation training courses. This course is suitable for those who wish to learn more about simulation-based learning and to apply the techniques of debriefing and feedback as a tool in teaching adult learners.

DSSIC is a two-day course and will be held at ILCM on 21-22 July 2018 and 1-2 December 2018 separately. The primary audience is healthcare professionals who would like to start simulation-based teaching in their field.

For more details of the course, please visit here.

Advanced Debriefing Course (ADC)

Comprehensive Simulation Educator Course
The Comprehensive Simulation Educator Course (CSEC) aims to provide the essential knowledge, and develop learners’ competence, in planning a simulation-based education activity, scenario development, direction, execution and debriefing methods. This course will enable the participants to have an understanding of the basic concepts of learner-centred education.

Different types of simulators and simulation techniques, and their respective applications will be covered to provide the participants with the resources for their teaching purposes. At the end of the course, the participants will have the basic knowledge and skill to plan and run a simulation-based training course, develop the necessary training material, direct a scenario and debrief the learners on the learning objectives. The course also intends to cultivate interest and passion in simulation-based education, and learners are provided with different methods to maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills in simulation-based education.
The coming batches of this 4-day course will be held on 18-19 and 25-26 August 2018; and 3-4 and 10-11 November 2018 respectively.

For details and application, please kindly visit HKJC ILCM website at www.hkjcilcm.hk

Comprehensive Simulation Educator Course

HKJCDPRI Updates

Relaunching Facebook Page

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) is relaunching the Facebook Page to enhance the connection with all Academy Fellows and our stakeholders.  More news and updates of HKJCDPRI’s upcoming activities, training courses and institutional development will be available.

Follow us on Facebook now!

Relaunching Facebook Page

New Webcast Out!

The HKJCDPRI has released a new webcast recorded from the 4th Medical Education Conference (MEC): “Cultivating Professionalism and Research in Medical Education”. 

The webcast, “Innovative approaches to Emergency and Disaster Medicine Education”, was delivered by Dr. Marta Caviglia, Researcher in Disaster Medicine and Humanitarian Health, CRIMEDIM - Research Center in Emergency and Disaster Medicine. Dr. Caviglia explores the most recent adult learning theories and various innovative teaching methodologies in emergency and disaster medicine education.

For more webcasts related to disaster preparedness and response, please visit: http://www.hkjcdpri.org.hk/elearning/webinar.

New Webcast Out!

A FREE HKU Public Health Course in Emergency Medicine for Disaster and Humanitarian Crises Responders (18 Jul – 14 Aug 2018) is now open for application!

A free Public Health Course, CMED6231 Emergency Medicine for Disaster and Humanitarian Crises Responders’ (18 Jul – 14 Aug 2018), organised by the School of Public Health of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and supported by the HKJCDPRI is now open for application. This Course addresses problems of demand for emergency healthcare resources due to human suffering and destruction following a disaster or humanitarian crisis from the perspective of Emergency Medicine.

Application will be closed by 6 July 2018. For more details about the course, please visit: http://www.hkjcdpri.org.hk/free-hku-public-health-course-emergency-medicine-disaster-and-humanitarian-crises-responders-18-jul

For any queries, please contact the School of Public Health of The University of Hong Kong at [email protected] or (852) 3917 9140.

A FREE HKU Public Health Course in Emergency Medicine for Disaster and Humanitarian Crises Responders (18 Jul – 14 Aug 2018) is now open for application!

 

  Fellowship / CME/CPD
Annual Subscriptions

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.


Annual Subscriptions - Credit Card Online Payment Service

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

e-Receipt for Annual Subscription

e-Receipt

A new function "e-Receipt" on the iCMECPD website is now available.  Fellows who have settled the payment for 2018 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, Fellows can indicate their preference in the debit note on whether to receive official receipt by post while settling the payment by cheque or Dah Sing HKAM Platinum Card.

e-Receipt for Annual Subscription

CME/CPD Principles & Guidelines 2017-19

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.)


Fellow's Contact Details Update

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.


iCMECPD App now available at App Store and Google Play

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 Download on the App Store Android app on Google play
iCMECPD App Download iCMECPD App on App Store Download iCMECPD App on Google Play

Online CME/CPD
HKAM/College Topic Deadline for Submission of Answers
Hong Kong Medical Journal Jaundice in infants and children: causes, diagnossi and management 31 Jul 2018
Hong Kong Medical Journal The effects of global warming on allergic diseases 31 Jul 2018
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists HKCOG CME Exercise June 2018 30 June 2018
Paediatricians Quizzes from Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics Vol. 23 No. 2 April 2018 15 Jul 2018
Pathologists Online CME/CPD for Self-Study 2018 (Haematology) 31 Aug 2018
Psychiatrists East Asian Archives of Psychiatry_ Volume 28, Number 2, June 2018 1 Sep 2018
Radiologists HKCR Case of June 2018 30 June 2018
Please visit the CMe-Learning of iCMECPD website (www.icmecpd.hk) for the latest CME/CPD materials.

 

  Publications
Hong Kong Medical Journal
Hong Kong Medical Journal


Latest articles available at www.hkmj.org:

Original Article  
Outcomes of salvage radiotherapy for recurrent prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy
Better biochemical progression-free survival after salvage radiotherapy can be achieved through higher radiation doses and better selection of patients, based on a recent study by Eric KC Lee et al. Distant metastasis is more likely to occur in patients with extracapsular extension, patients who cannot achieve biochemical complete response, and patients who develop biochemical progression within 1 year of salvage radiotherapy.
Hong Kong Med J 2018;24:Epub 21 May 2018
Outcomes of salvage radiotherapy for recurrent prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy
Image: HKAM Press
   
Original Article  
Hypospadias surgery in children: improved service model of enhanced recovery pathway and dedicated surgical team
A retrospective study by YS Wong et al on consecutive children who underwent primary hypospadias repair from January 2006 to August 2016 showed shorter hospital stay, less early morbidity, and a lower operative failure rate under the new service with those under the old one. Of the new service cohort, nearly 90% of patients successfully completed the enhanced recovery pathway.
Hong Kong Med J 2018;24:Epub 21 May 2018
Hypospadias surgery in children: improved service model of enhanced recovery pathway and dedicated surgical team
Image: HKAM Press
   
Original Article  
Clinical and biochemical characteristics of infants with prolonged neonatal jaundice
A stepwise approach is recommended, in which full liver function is checked and the underlying cause of jaundice is investigated only after confirming cholestasis, according to a report by Sylvia LY Siu et al. During the 8-month study period from 8 July 2015 to 8 March 2016, 16 out of 1164 (1.4%) infants had conjugated hyperbilirubinaemia. In total, 59 infants had elevated alkaline phosphatase levels.
Hong Kong Med J 2018;24:Epub 25 May 2018
Clinical and biochemical characteristics of infants with prolonged neonatal jaundice
   
Review Article  
Jaundice in infants and children: causes, diagnosis and management
Jaundice is caused by an accumulation of bilirubin in the blood. The presentation in infants and children can be indicative of self-limiting to potentially life-threatening conditions. YY Chee et al review the common medical and surgical causes in children and discuss their diagnosis and management.
Hong Kong Med J 2018;24:Epub 21 May 2018
Jaundice in infants and children: causes, diagnosis and management
Image: HKAM Press
   
Review Article  
The effects of global warming on allergic diseases
Global warming is a public health emergency. Alson WM Chan et al overviews the close correlation between global warming, air pollution, and allergic diseases, as well as the sea warming effect on food chain and biodiversity. Lifestyle and behavioural changes should be advocated at the individual level by focusing on low carbon living; avoiding food wastage; and implementing the 4Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle, and replace principles.
Hong Kong Med J 2018;24:Epub 29 May 2018
The effects of global warming on allergic diseases

 

  Event Highlights
Dinner Meeting about Specialist Training and Manpower Planning, 8 May 2018

President Prof. C.S. Lau and Officers hosted a dinner meeting at the Academy to exchange views and experiences in specialist education and training with senior directorate officials from the Food and Health Bureau of the HKSAR Government and UK counterparts. It was suggested that a comprehensive manpower projection for specialists would be crucial in healthcare service delivery. Guests included the Secretary for Food and Health Prof. Sophia Chan, Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Health) Ms. Elizabeth Tse, Deputy Secretary for Food and Health (Health)3 Mr. N. Fong, as well as Chair of General Medical Council Prof. Sir Terence Stephenson and Chief Executive of Advance HE Lady Alison Johns. The discussions were fruitful, and the dinner was enjoyable.

Dinner Meeting about Specialist Training and Manpower Planning, 8 May 2018
Events attended by the President and Officers

Hospital Authority Convention, 7-8 May 2018
The Academy coordinated a special session on “Professionalism and Ethics” at the convention, featuring two talks delivered by Vice-President (Education and Examinations) Prof. Gilberto Leung and Assistant Director (Headquarters) of the Fire Services Department Mr. Andy Yeung. Prof. Leung spoke on “Professionalism Teaching - from Medical School to the Hospital”, while Mr. Yeung shared insights on “Training Strategy and Professional Development of Hong Kong Fire Services Department”. Professionalism is an important characteristic and behavior of an individual in all occupations. President Prof. C.S. Lau also attended the opening ceremony of the convention.

Hospital Authority Convention, 7-8 May 2018

Discussion Forum on Specialist Training System, Beijing, 8 May 2018
Invited by the National Health Commission, President Prof. C.S. Lau and CEO Mr. Aaron Cheng joined a forum with the President and representatives of Chinese Medical Doctor Association and other experts in Beijing to discuss the progress and further work on specialist training in China.

Discussion Forum on Specialist Training System, Beijing, 8 May 2018

Visit to Sichuan Province, 10-12 May 2018
Led by the Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie Lam, President Prof. C.S. Lau and Director of HKJCDPRI Ms. Eva Lam joined the HKSAR delegation to visit Sichuan and attended events related to post-earthquake reconstruction support work after the massive Wenchuan earthquake of 2008.

Visit to Sichuan Province, 10-12 May 2018

Fellowship Conferment Ceremony of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing, 12 May 2018
Vice-President (Education and Examinations) Prof. Gilberto Leung attended the ceremony of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing (HKAN) as a platform party guest. He expressed his sincere congratulations to the newly admitted fellows of the HKAN on their remarkable accomplishment.

Fellowship Conferment Ceremony of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing (HKAN), 12 May 2018

RACP Congress and Convocation Ceremony, 13-16 May 2018
President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the Convocation Ceremony of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as a platform party guest and witnessed the admission of its new fellows on 13 May 2018. Prof. Lau joined the RACP Congress, which provided a platform for discussing topics around the main theme “Disruption for Healthy Futures”.

Orientation Day for Enhanced Pre-Internship Block & Internship Training, 14 May 2018
Vice-President (Education and Examinations) Prof. Gilberto Leung made a presentation, entitled “Hong Kong Academy of Medicine - Career as a Doctor and Training” and reiterated the importance of professionalism. The Orientation Day was jointly organised by the Hospital Authority, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The University of Hong Kong, aiming to enhance preparation of the new medical graduates prior to the commencement of their internship.

Orientation Day for Enhanced Pre-Internship Block & Internship Training, 14 May 2018

Kick-off event of Smoke-free Publicity Programme for World No Tobacco Day, 20 May 2018
President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the kick-off event organised by the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health in support of its initiatives to promote smoke-free healthy lifestyle. The Smoke-free Publicity Programme was launched with the theme of “Be a Smoke-free Athlete”.

 

  Services / Activities
Academy Souvenirs

Academy souvenirs 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 for the Academy souvenirs

Come to enjoy drinks and premium snack items at the Academy Lounge

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.

Service hours  
Monday to Saturday 12nn – 9pm
Sunday and Public Holiday 9am – 9pm

Academy Lounge

BBQ Buffet at Fellow’s Garden

Enjoy fresh Spring air and BBQ buffet 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.

Menu

BBQ Buffet at Fellow’s Garden

Special Offer for Ocean Park Chill Out

Ocean Park opens for free entry every Friday and Saturday after 6:30 p.m. for a unique chill-out experience with your friends and colleagues from now till 29 June 2018. The evening would be lighted up by live band performance. Fellows could enjoy an exclusive offer by presenting valid Fellowship cards at Aqua City Bakery located at Aqua City. A set of 2 food and beverage coupons could be redeemed. The offer only applies to cardholders, and the park will be closed at 11:00 p.m. during the promotional period. Please click here for more details.

Special Offer for Ocean Park Chill Out

Exclusive Dining Privileges at L’hotel Island South

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.

Exclusive Offers on Chinese New Year Puddings and Hampers

 

  College Events / Updates
Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2018

The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians will host the 8th Hong Kong Primary Care Conference on 23-24 June 2018 (Sat-Sun) at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club building.  The theme of this year’s conference is “Family Physician – Nexus of the New Era of Primary Care”.  For details about the conference, please visit http://www.hkcfp.org.hk/pages_4_1103.html or contact Ms. Windy Lau at 2871 8899 or [email protected].

Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2018

2018 AIRP Course in Hong Kong, 30 June – 2 July 2018

The Hong Kong College of Radiologists (HKCR) will be organising the 2018 AIRP Course in Hong Kong with the American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP) on 30 June – 2 July 2018 (Saturday to Monday) at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building.

Subspecialty Focus
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Breast Imaging
Women’s Imaging

Please click the following links for detailed information.


Please visit HKCR website for updated course schedule and information at https://hkcr.org/news.php/events_list/cid,1/nid,95
2018 AIRP Course in Hong Kong, 30 June – 2 July 2018

2018 HKCPsych International Mental Health Congress, 14-16 December 2018

Organised by the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists, the HKCPsych International Mental Health Congress will be held on 14-16 December 2018 (Friday – Sunday) at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building. The theme of this Congress is “Changes and Opportunities beyond 25 Years”.

The congress aims to provide a platform for medical practitioners and other allied health professionals from the Asian regions and other parts of the world to share the latest advances and challenges in the field of mental health care.


Pre-congress Workshop on Advanced Leadership and Management Skills

The Pre-congress workshops of the 2018 HKCPsych International Mental Health Congress will be held on 13 December 2018 (Thursday) at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building. The topic is on Advanced Leadership and Management Skills.

This one-day workshop will be conducted by Professor Dinesh Bhugra, President-Elect of the British Medical Association. The workshop is suitable for doctors at their mid- or advanced career who are taking leadership roles in their respective medical or related field.


For details about the Pre-Congress workshop and main congress, please visit http://www.psy2018.hk/ or Congress Secretariat at (852) 2559 9973 or via email to info@psy2018.hk.

2018 HKCPsych International Mental Health Congress, 14-16 December 2018

Symposium on Cancer Challenge in Hong Kong, 6 October 2018

Organised by the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society and supported by the Academy, the Symposium on Cancer Challenge in Hong Kong will be held on 6 October 2018. With the theme “Sustainable Cancer Control Plan for Hong Kong”, the symposium aims to provide an opportunity for more professionals, academia and policy makers in Hong Kong to learn and deliberate on how we can develop a sustainable cancer control plan for Hong Kong. Please click here for the tentative programme.

 

  Other Conferences / Symposia / Courses
52nd Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine

The 52nd Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine, organised by the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia and Academy of Medicine, Singapore, will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27-29 July 2018. The theme of this Congress will be “Battling Cancer – What is Your Role”. HKAM Fellows can enjoy special rates. Please click the below links for further information.

52nd Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine

Others

Date Conference(s) / Symposium(s) / Course(s) Organiser(s)
20-21 Sep 2018 “Philanthropy for Better Cities” Forum The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
HKAM Fellows can enjoy a special rate at HK$1,250 per ticket (50% of the regular price) for the two-day pass. 


Enquiry and registration:
Ms. Iris Lam:
[email protected] / (852) 2654 3036
Mr. William Ng:
[email protected]
/ (852) 2966 5722
29 Oct -
2 Nov 2018
The 20th International Psycho-Oncology Society World Congress of Psycho-Oncology (IPOS 2018)

School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
Enquiry:
Email: [email protected]
7-9 Dec 2018 The Chinese University of Hong Kong ENT Conference 2018

Theme: Technological Advances in ENT Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Enquiry:
Email: [email protected]

 

  Announcements from Government Departments / Medical Bodies
Promulgation of Procedure-specific Standards for Day Procedure Centres - Endoscopy and Procedure-specific Standards for Day Procedure Centres - Dental Procedures

The Project Steering Committee on Standards for Ambulatory Facilities, set up by the Department of Health and the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, has developed the Procedure-specific Standards for Day Procedure Centres - Endoscopy, and Procedure-specific Standards for Day Procedure Centres - Dental Procedures.  The Procedure-specific Standards should be read with the Core Standards  for Day Procedure Centres.  The Core Standards and Procedure-specific Standards serve to provide guidance to the operators of day procedure centres and will be adopted as part of the regulatory standards when the statutory licensing system is implemented. They are subject to review as and when necessary.


Announcement from the Drug Office, Drug Registration and Import / Export Control Division

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

Announcement from the Drug Office of Department of Health

15th Issue of eHealth News

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

eHealth News

 

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