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.

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

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.

Halnan Lecture

David Todd Oration

Post Congress Workshop

Register for the Congress and Workshop now!

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

To celebrate our 25^th 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.

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

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 25^th Anniversary Secretariat at [email protected].

The 25^th Annual General Meeting of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine will be held at 4:00 pm on 7 December 2018 (Friday), at the James Kung Meeting Room, 2/F, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. All Fellows are welcome to attend.

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Our Annual Report has been published and is now available on our website. Please click here to read the full report.

In view of the increase in operating expenses such as building maintenance and utility costs, the Council has recently endorsed the recommendation from the Finance and Investment Committee to adjust the fee rates with effect from January 2019.  Fellows will receive demand notes with the below new rates from the Academy in January 2019.

Full rate: HK$3,300
Overseas rate: HK$1,650
Reduced/Retired rate: HK$1,100

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

Name: CHOW, Wun Chung Stephen
College: Ophthalmologists

HKJC ILCM Upcoming Courses:

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 Simulation Training in Mechanical Ventilation (ASTiM2)
HKJC ILCM has newly developed the ASTiM, in collaboration with Hong Kong Society of Critical Care Medicine (HKSCCM) and Hong Kong College of Critical Care Nursing (HKCCCN), aiming at enhancing knowledge and skills in “Advanced Mechanical Ventilation” through interactive learning activities and hands on simulation training workshops with advanced respiratory ventilator.

ASTiM is a one-day course and two identical courses will be held at HKJC ILCM on 21 November 2018. The primary audience is healthcare professionals taking care of patients requiring mechanical ventilation; while those not in this specialty are also welcomed.

Applications may need to go through a selection process.

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

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 next batch of this 4-day course will be held on 23-24 and 30-31 March 2019.

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

Launch of One-stop Community Portal “Choose To Survive”

The One-stop Community Portal “Choose To Survive” is now launched! It is an integrated portal with educational infographics, interactive Q&A, black spot maps and animations of 4 common disaster types, including typhoon, earthquake, building fire and major traffic accident. More different disaster types will be added in the coming months. Come and visit the website (www.choosetosurvive.org.hk) and make your choices in face of disasters!

FREE short course on “Food Security: Local and Global Perspectives” is now open for application

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.

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.

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Latest articles available at www.hkmj.org:

CME   Medical Practice
Recommendations on prevention and screening for colorectal cancer in Hong Kong Colorectal cancer is the commonest cancer in Hong Kong. The Cancer Expert Working Group on Cancer Prevention and Screening reaffirms the colorectal cancer screening recommendations for average-risk individuals and updates the screening interval relating to the recommendations for increased-risk individuals with significant family history of colorectal cancer. A leaflet and booklet are available from the Centre for Health Protection website for downloading and dissemination to the general public to help them make informed choices. Hong Kong Med J 2018 Oct;24(5):521–6	Image: CHP; 2018 Government of HK SAR
CME   Review Article
Systemic lupus erythematosus: what should family physicians know in 2018? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex multi-systemic autoimmune disease with considerable clinical and immunological heterogeneity. Family physicians should be aware of SLE and involved in education, counselling, psychological support, management of mild disease, and recognition of the need for referral to other specialists for more serious disease and complications. This review provides family physicians with the latest classification criteria for SLE, recommendations on SLE-related health issues, and pharmacological therapies for SLE. Hong Kong Med J 2018 Oct;24(5):501–11	Image: HKMJ; CC BY-SA 4.0
Review Article
Measles: a disease often forgotten but not gone Despite ample evidence of the safety and effectiveness of the measles vaccine, unvaccinated individuals continue to be a source of measles outbreaks in developed countries; a problem exacerbated by vaccine negligence or refusal. For example, in the United States, the annual incidence of measles was 0.08 per million in 2001, but in 2015 this number was 25 times higher, at 2.06 per million. This review recommends universal childhood immunisation and vaccination of all susceptible individuals to prevent such outbreaks, and ultimately to eliminate measles. Hong Kong Med J 2018 Oct;24(5):512–20	Image: Unknown; CC BY-NC 3.0
Doctor for Society
Duty and excellence—An interview with Dr Kin-hung Lee In this issue, Hong Kong Medical Journal Student Reporters interview Dr Kin-hung Lee. Dr Lee has served as President of the Hong Kong Medical Association, and as Chairman of the Medical Council of Hong Kong. Despite these and other prestigious achievements, Dr Lee is most well known outside the medical field as “the TV Doctor”, having hosted the RTHK television programme “Doctor and You” for more than a decade. Read more for an interesting insight into the life and times of Dr Lee. Hong Kong Med J 2018 Oct;24(5):543–5	Image: HKMJ; CC BY-SA 4.0
Reminiscence: Artefacts from The Hong Kong Museum Of Medical Sciences
Handbook of Pathology The Handbook of Pathology was written by Professor Wang Chung-yik (1888-1930) during his tenure as the first and Foundation Chair of Pathology at The University of Hong Kong, a position he held from 1919 to his death. Wang was the first ethnic Chinese to hold a full-time chair at the University. Published in 1925 as a textbook for students with 282 illustrations, the Handbook is unique not only as the first Pathology textbook to be written by a Hong Kong author, but also for its unusual approach. Read on for a fascinating look back at impact made by the author and his book. Hong Kong Med J 2018 Oct;24(5):546–8	Image: HKMJ; CC BY-SA 4.0
Volume 24 Issue 5 Supplement 6, 2018 Health and Medical Research Fund Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases 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 13 dissemination reports of projects related to respiratory infectious diseases, vaccination, and infection control. In particular, three projects are highlighted for their potentially significant findings, impact on healthcare delivery and practice, and/or contribution to health policy formulation in Hong Kong.

The Academy joined other tobacco control groups, academia, medical and health professionals, parents and education sector, youth service organisations, patient groups at a press conference to urge the Government to put the legislation forward for a total ban on e-cigarettes and other new smoking products in order to protect the public from tobacco hazards.

13^th International Conference on Medical Regulation, 6-9 October 2018
President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the conference organised by the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) in Dubai. Medical regulators, speakers and academics gathered to exchange insights around the theme “Empowering Regulation with Innovation and Evidence” and sub-themes, including innovative regulatory models, medical workforce, safe practice and quality, and medical education.

Annual Scientific Meeting of the Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong (FMSHK), 7 October 2018
Vice-President (General Affairs) Dr. C.C. Lau addressed participants of the Annual Scientific Meeting, entitled “Medical Advances for Community Health”, at the opening ceremony. Recent advancement in various specialty medicine, as well as their application in improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients were shared during the meeting.

Workshop on Periodontal Training: Future, Past and Present, 17 October 2018
Vice-President (Education and Examinations) Prof. Gilberto Leung participated in the workshop organised by the Periodontology Specialty Board of the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong as a speaker and delivered a talk on “Competency-Based Approach and Credentialling in Medical / Dental Training”. Prof. Leung reviewed the concepts underlying the Competency-Based Medical Training, its implementation and associated challenges, and further reiterated the importance of medical credentialling.

2018 World Health Conference
President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the 2018 World Health Conference organised by the The General Association of Zhejiang Entrepreneurs, Chinese Medical Association and Shanghai Medical Innovation & Development Foundation on 19-21 October 2018 at Hangzhou, China. Prof. Lau delivered a presentation on Training in Medical Ethics and Morality in a closed-door meeting participated by representatives of medical associations from different countries and places including Hong Kong and Macao.

Fellowship Membership Conferment Ceremony of the Hong Kong College of Physicians, 20 October 2018

Fellowship Conferment Ceremony of the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine, 26 October 2018

President Prof. C.S. Lau and Vice-President (General Affairs) Dr. C.C. Lau attended the ceremonies as a platform guest and shared happiness with the newly admitted College Fellows whose outstanding achievements were recognised.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The Department of Health has embarked on a new round of Health Manpower Survey on registered doctors. The result will be used for health manpower planning and training. All registered doctors will receive a questionnaire together with a letter for renewal of practising certificate in Q3 to Q4 of 2018. Please return the completed questionnaire by 31 December 2018. For more information, please visit: www.dh.gov.hk/hms.html

To facilitate the public to search for primary care providers in the community, the Department of Health launched the Primary Care Directory (the Directory) in 2011, which is a web-based electronic database containing practice information and professional qualification of enrolled doctors, dentists and Chinese medicine practitioners.  Doctors listed in the Directory are eligible for enrolment in the Vaccination Subsidy Scheme and the Pilot Public-Private Partnership Programme on Smoking Cessation; as well as for joining the network of the upcoming Kwai Tsing District Health Centre to be set up by the Government. To maintain listing in the Directory, doctors have to fulfill the continuing medical education (CME) requirements.  For details, please click here and visit the website of the Directory.

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

• Ritonavir-containing products: reports of interaction with levothyroxine leading to reduced thyroxine levels
• Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: increase in all-cause mortality, thromboembolic and bleeding events in a clinical trial
• Hydrochlorothiazide: risk of non-melanoma skin cancer, particularly in long-term use
• Systemic and inhaled fluoroquinolones: small increased risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection; advice for prescribing in high-risk patients
• Sildenafil (Revatio and Viagra): reports of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) following in-utero exposure in a clinical trial on intrauterine growth restriction

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