Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
  Academy News | September 2018

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

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  News / Announcements
Election Results - Medical Council Members from Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

The postal ballot for the election of two additional seats from the Academy in the Medical Council of Hong Kong ended on 24 August 2018. In the presence of the Auditor, the vote-counting exercise was conducted on 30 August 2018.

A total of 7,836 letters were sent out for the postal ballot, with a total of 2,222 valid ballot papers received by the deadline. The results are listed below:

Dr. CHEUNG Chin Pang: 1,575 votes
Dr. FONG Chun Yan, Julian: 313 votes
Dr. LEE Wai Hung, Danny: 1,857 votes

(Note: Each Fellow received one ballot paper, and could vote for not more than two candidates.)

Dr. Lee Wai Hung, Danny and Dr. Cheung Chin Pang who received the highest number of votes have been elected. Congratulations to Dr. Lee and Dr. Cheung, and thanks to Dr. Fong for his participation.


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

 

Post Congress Workshop

Speaker :

Dr. Kym Jenkins
President, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Topic : Looking after the mental health of our own profession

Register for the Congress and Workshop now!

Call for abstracts: The Congress welcomes the submission of abstracts around the main theme for oral or poster presentation. The submission deadline has been extended to 30 September 2018.

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

25th Anniversary Congress
HKAM Special Series on Radio Television Hong Kong

To celebrate our 25th anniversary, the Academy is collaborating with the Radio Television Hong Kong to produce a 20-episode series of programmes providing information related to different specialties.  The Academy and its Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Innovative Learning Centre for Medicine, together with the 15 specialty Colleges, will participate in this special series.

Date:   Every Monday from 23 July to 3 December 2018
Time:   1pm – 2pm (during the programme “Healthpedia” 《精靈一點》 on RTHK TV 31 and Radio 1)

Latest episodes:
Date Theme Archives
20 Aug

黃斑病變
(The College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong)

TV     Radio
27 Aug

注射治療運動創傷
(The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

TV     Radio
3 Sep

急救及道路安全
(Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine)

TV     Radio
10 Sep 災難防護應變
(Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute)
TV     Radio

More episodes: http://hkam25.hkam.org.hk/rthk-page

HKAM Special Series on Radio Television Hong Kong
Last Chance to Sign Up for the 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.  Only 80 players will be accepted on first-come, first-served basis. Late entries will be placed on the reserve list.

Shotgun start is expected at 12:30pm followed by a buffet dinner and presentation of awards.

Details: https://www.hkamonline.hk/golf2018
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
30 June - 11 August Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament
Upcoming
23 July - 3 December HKAM Special Series on RTHK
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].


Early Closure of the Academy Secretariat Office on Mid-Autumn Festival

The Secretariat office will close early at 3 pm on Mid-Autumn Festival, 24 September 2018.

The Academy wishes all Fellows a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.



“Support to enact a total ban on e-cigarettes and other new tobacco products” Signatory Campaign

The Academy is in collaboration with the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health to organise the “Support to enact a total ban on e-cigarettes and other new tobacco products” Signatory Campaign.  We would like to gather public support to urge the Government to impose a total ban on e-cigarettes and Heat-Not-Burn tobacco products to safeguard public health.  Fellows are invited to show your support on the online signatory platform (www.smokefree.hk/support) and also spread this message to families, friends and colleagues.

Besides, Fellows are also encouraged to submit your opinions to the Government through the website of Policy Address public consultation at https://www.policyaddress.gov.hk/consultation18/eng/share.php

“Support to enact a total ban on e-cigarettes and other new tobacco products” Signatory Campaign

Missing Fellow

The Academy and the College have lost contact with the following Fellows and need your assistance in locating them.  If you happen to know their whereabouts, please contact the Academy Secretariat by telephone (852) 2871 8888, fax (852) 2505 5577 or email [email protected], or ask the Fellows concerned to contact us directly.

Name: LING, Cho Feng Francis 
College: Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Name: CHOW, Wun Chung Stephen
College: Ophthalmologists


HKJC ILCM Updates

HKJC ILCM Upcoming Courses:

  Course Title Course Period in the year 2018/19 Application Status
1 Comprehensive Simulation Educator Course (CSEC) – 4-day 3-4 and 10-11 November 2018 (Sat-Sun) Application deadline: 18 September 2018 (Tue)
2 Debriefing Skills for Simulation Instructors Course (DSSIC) – 2-day 1-2 December 2018  (Sat - Sun) Deadline for application: 1 November 2018 (Thu)
3 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 1-2 December 2018. 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 (CSEC)
The 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 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

Upcoming Webinars on Business Continuity and Mass Causality Incident Contingency Planning for Hospitals/Health Services

Partnering with the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine (HKCEM), the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) is organising two Webinars, broadcasting two sessions of the Advanced Disaster Response Course (ADRC) conducted with its course registrants. The course is developed and organised by the HKCEM with the support of the HKJCDPRI.

Topic Hospital Mass Causality Incident Preparedness and Contingency Planning Introduction to Hospital Business Continuity
Date 29 September 2018 (Sat) 20 October 2018 (Sat)
Time 16:15 – 17:15 (60 minutes) 09:00 – 10:45 (105 minutes) – Introduction to Hospital Business Continuity

14:30 – 15:00 (30 minutes) – Case Study of NHS Ransomware Incident 2017
Speaker Dr. Shih Fuh-yuan (石富元教授)
National Taiwan University Hospital
Dr. Katherine Henderson
St. Thomas’ Hospital, UK
Speaker profile Dr. Shihis the former CEO of Emergency Medical Operation Centre in Taipei Region, Ministry of Health and is currently the Assistant Professor at the Emergency Department of the National Taiwan University Hospital. Dr. Henderson currently serves as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and the Clinical Lead (Service Lead) of the Emergency Department at St. Thomas’ Hospital, UK

 

Webinar link: to be broadcasted live on HKJCDPRI’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/hkjcdpri

More details can be seen on http://www.hkjcdpri.org.hk/upcoming-webinars-business-continuity-and-mass-causality-incident-contingency-planning-hospitals.

For any further enquiries about the webinars, please contact the HKJCDPRI at (852) 2871 8507 or [email protected]

Upcoming Webinars on Business Continuity and Mass Causality Incident Contingency Planning for Hospitals/Health Services

 

  Fellowship / CME/CPD
Annual Subscriptions

Demand notes for the 2018 subscriptions have been sent to Fellows in January 2018. Fellows who have not settled their subscription before 30 June should have received a demand note for subscription and surcharge. 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

Guidance on the management of familial hypercholesterolaemia in Hong Kong, an expert panel consensus viewpoint

30 Sep 2018

Hong Kong Medical Journal

Joint recommendations on management of anaemia in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding in Hong Kong

30 Sep 2018

Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

HKCOG CME Exercise September 2018

30 Sep 2018

Paediatricians

Quizzes from Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics Vol. 23 No. 3 July 2018

15 Oct 2018

Pathologists

Online CME/CPD for Self-Study 2018 (Anatomical Pathology) - Biomarkers for Clinical Benefit of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment - A Review From the Melanoma Perspective and Beyond

31 Dec 2018

Psychiatrists

East Asian Archives of Psychiatry_ Volume 28, Number 3, September 2018

1 Dec 2018

Radiologists

HKCR Case of September 2018

30 Sep 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:

Doctor for Society  

The secret to disease-free living: a wholefood plant-based diet. An interview with Dr Irene Lo
Dr Irene Lai-oi Lo has been a vegan for 20 years. Her life as a hepatobiliary surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital is fuelled by uncooked greens and cruelty-free wholefood. She embodies the discipline and compassion of a plant-based philosophy, and a year ago she published her first book《我醫我素,健康素食小百科》. She strives to share her choice of lifestyle with her patients, and she is encouraging the wider audience in Hong Kong to do the same.

Hong Kong Med J 2018 Aug;24(4):432-3

The secret to disease-free living: a wholefood plant-based diet. An interview with Dr Irene Lo
Image: HKMJ; CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
   
CME   Medical Practice  

Guidance on the management of familial hypercholesterolaemia in Hong Kong: an expert panel consensus viewpoint
Familial hypercholesterolaemia is characterised by elevated plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. This common inherited disorder carries an increased risk of premature development of cardiovascular disease or coronary heart disease; however, it remains underdiagnosed in Hong Kong. Brian Tomlinson et al present a consensus statement to improve awareness, early identification, and treatment of familial hypercholesterolaemia.

Hong Kong Med J 2018 Aug;24(4):408-15

Guidance on the management of familial hypercholesterolaemia in Hong Kong: an expert panel consensus viewpoint
Image: Irfansevket2905; CC BY-SA 4.0
   
CME   Medical Practice  

Joint recommendations on management of anaemia in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding in Hong Kong
Demand in Hong Kong for blood products is growing unsustainably, increasing by 34% between 2006 and 2016. The ageing population is exacerbating the problem, and the donation rate is not keeping up with demand. Anaemia associated with gastrointestinal bleeding is the leading indication for transfusion. This joint position statement from the Hong Kong Society of Gastroenterology, the Hong Kong Society of Digestive Endoscopy, the Hong Kong IBD Society, and the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service outlines recommendations for transfusions for management of anaemia in patients with acute or chronic gastrointestinal bleeding.

Hong Kong Med J 2018 Aug;24(4):416-22

Joint recommendations on management of anaemia in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding in Hong Kong
Image: César Astudillo; CC BY 2.0
   
Original Article  

Ambulance use affects timely emergency treatment of acute ischaemic stroke
It is essential for acute ischaemic stroke patients to be treated within a 4.5-hour therapeutic window. Patients who call an ambulance are more likely to receive a consultation in the emergency department within this window than those who use other forms of transport, report KK Lau et al. The authors recommend that the public are educated to promptly call the emergency services after suffering a stroke.

Hong Kong Med J 2018 Aug;24(4):335-9  |  Epub 30 Jul 2018

Ambulance use affects timely emergency treatment of acute ischaemic stroke
Image: Hong Kong FSD;
©2018 Government of HK SAR
   
Original Article  

Multidrug-resistant organism carriage among residents from residential care homes for the elderly in Hong Kong: a prevalence survey with stratified cluster sampling
Multidrug-resistant organisms are a global emerging health threat. A survey by H Chen et al revealed a high prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, among residents of care homes for the elderly. Enhancements to infection control, such as early isolation or cohorting, and improved hygiene practices, such as hand washing and disinfection of frequented areas are recommended.

Hong Kong Med J 2018 Aug;24(4):350-60  |  Epub 30 Jul 2018

Multidrug-resistant organism carriage among residents from residential care homes for the elderly in Hong Kong: a prevalence survey with stratified cluster sampling
Image: NIH NIAID; CC BY 2.0
   

Volume 24 Issue 4 Supplement 4, 2018
Health and Health Services Research Fund
Research Dissemination Reports

 

Dissemination reports are concise informative reports of health-related research supported by the Health and Medical Research Fund (and its predecessor funds) administered by the Food and Health Bureau. In this edition, we present 11 dissemination reports of projects related to chronic disease, cancer, and audiology. In particular, three projects are highlighted for their potentially significant findings, impact on healthcare delivery and practice, or contribution to health policy formulation in Hong Kong.

Research Dissemination Reports

 

  Event Highlights
Beijing Trip of the Academy Delegation, 31 August – 2 September

Led by the President Prof. C.S. Lau, the Academy delegation consisting of Chairman of the China Affairs Committee, Officers and College Presidents/ representatives visited Beijing during 31 August to 2 September 2018.

 

Meeting with Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, 31 August
The Academy delegation visited the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and had a meeting with the Director Mr. Zhang Xiaoming.  They exchanged views on healthcare development in the Greater Bay Area.

Beijing Trip of the Academy Delegation, 31 August – 2 September

Visit to the Peking Union Medical College Hospital, 31 August
President Professor Zhao Yupei and other senior management staff of the Hospital welcomed the Academy delegation.  The Hospital shared with the delegates on its specialist training programme.

Beijing Trip of the Academy Delegation, 31 August – 2 September

Dinner with the National Health Commission, 31 August
The delegation had dinner with Vice-minister Ms. Cui Li and other senior officials of the National Health Commission. Taking the chance, they also shared views and updates on medical specialist training in China and Hong Kong.

Beijing Trip of the Academy Delegation, 31 August – 2 September

2018 CMDA Summit Forum, 1-2 September
The delegation attended the Summit Forum of China’s Standardised Medical Residency Training organised by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association (CMDA) during 1-2 September.

Following last year’s success in hosting a special HKAM session at the CMDA Summit Forum, the delegation hosted two sessions this year to share the experience of Hong Kong, covering the specialist training system and training for different specialties including medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and paediatrics, as well as on current trends in competency based medical education. This collaboration with CMDA has further fostered knowledge and experience exchange between the Academy and mainland counterparts.

Beijing Trip of the Academy Delegation, 31 August – 2 September

Events attended by the President and Officers

Consultation on 2018 Policy Address, 9 August 2018
President Prof. C.S. Lau participated in the consultation session for medical profession co ordinated by the Office of the Chief Secretary for Administration. The Academy made a submission, reiterating the importance of manpower planning and resource allocation for specialist training and postgraduate medical education, as well as suggestions on other healthcare issues.


Dinner hosted by the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the HKSAR, 16 August 2018
President Prof. C.S. Lau attended a dinner hosted by the Office of the Commissioner. It was an enjoyable occasion with a group of local healthcare leaders.







Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS), 24 August 2018
President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the opening ceremony of the HKIDEAS organised by the Hong Kong Dental Association. This year’s theme of the HKIDEA was "New Millennium of Oral Health". It attracted participation of medical experts from different disciplines to exchange their knowledge and experience.

Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS), 24 August 2018





 

  Services / Activities
Enjoy a new Yum Cha experience at the Academy

Yum Cha at the Academy

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.


Your Perfect Venues for Events

The Academy offers a wide range of venues suitable for meetings, conferences and your special occasions of different scales. Onsite logistical and technical support, event planning as well as catering services are also available. Please click here for details or enquiry.

Perfect Venues for Your Events

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


Get Birthday Treats at the Academy Lounge

Fellows can now get free birthday desserts for organising lunch or dinner parties at the Academy Lounge. Each Fellow would be entitled to this offer once during his / her birthday month every year.

Chinese menu: Chinese birthday buns for up to 6 tables of 10-12 guests each

Get Birthday Treats at the 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

 

 


20% off Selected Mooncakes and Hampers at Island Shangri-La

Fellows could now enjoy exclusive 20% off Mid-Autumn mooncakes and hampers, which are offered by Island Shangri-La again this year. Details could be found here.

Fellows can place order(s) by completing and returning an order form to the hotel directly. For enquiries, please contact the hotel at 2820 8319.

20% off Selected Mooncakes and Hampers at Island Shangri-La

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
Advanced Disaster Response Course, September to November 2018

The Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine (HKCEM) will be organising the Advanced Disaster Response Course (ADRC) on 29 September, 20 October and 24 November 2018.

The ADRC is organised for the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI).  This three-day course will start in September 2018.  Distinguished overseas speakers from the UK and New Zealand will share on the topics of Disaster Leadership, Community Engagement and Business Continuity in Disaster

 

Advanced Disaster Response Course, September to November 2018

26th Annual Scientific Meeting of Hong Kong College of Radiologists, 17 – 18 November 2018

Hong Kong College of Radiologists will organise the 26th Annual Scientific Meeting on 17-18 November 2018 (Saturday & Sunday) at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building.

HIGHLIGHTS
Artificial Intelligence
Head and Neck Malignancies
Gastrointestinal Malignancies
Multidisciplinary Symposium: Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

KEY DATES
Deadline for Early Bird Registration: 28 September 2018

Please click the following links for detailed information.


Please visit HKCR website for updated meeting programme and information: https://www.hkcr.org/news.php/events_list/cid,0/nid,107

26th Annual Scientific Meeting of Hong Kong College of Radiologists, 17 – 18 November 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.

 

Post-Congress Workshop on Psychotherapy with the Tavistock  and  Portman NHS Foundation Trust, UK

The Post-congress workshops of the 2018 HKCPsych International Mental Health Congress will be held on 16 December 2018 (Sunday) at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building.  The topic is Psychotherapy with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, UK.


For details about the workshops 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

 

  Other Conferences / Symposia / Courses
InnoTech Expo 2018 - 《香港醫療科學成就與未來發展》論壇, 26 September 2018

Co-organised by Our Hong Kong Foundation and The Academy of Sciences of Hong Kong and supported by the Academy, the forum will be held on 26 September 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.  A panel of prominent medical experts will share on the achievements and future development of medical science in Hong Kong. Please visit the forum website for further details and register here. For enquiries, please contact the organiser at (852) 2603 3120 or email to [email protected].

InnoTech Expo 2018 - 《香港醫療科學成就與未來發展》論壇, 26 September 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 in 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.

Symposium on Cancer Challenge in Hong Kong, 6 October 2018

Expert Witness Training Courses

The Academy of Experts (AoE) will run several Expert Witness training courses in Hong Kong in November 2018. The Academy is a supporting organisation for the courses. 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].

Expert Witness Training Courses

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)

Theme: Optimizing psychosocial supportive services in cancer care

School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
Enquiry:
Email: [email protected]
23 Nov 2018

AJS McFadzean Distinguished Lecture

Title: New treatments for amyloidosis and for Alzheimer’s disease

Department of Medicine, 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]
18-19 Dec 2018 Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education 2018

Title: Learning in Alliance: Inter-professional Health Education and Practice

Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Enquiry:
Email: [email protected]

2019

Two-year training

NAM-HKU Fellowship in Global Health Leadership

Application deadline : 31 October 2018

HKU School of Public Health and the U.S. National Academy of Medicine
Enquiry:
Ms. Yanki Wong
Tel: (852) 3917 9044
Email: [email protected]

 

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16th Issue of eHealth News

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