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 2019 award is 30 June 2019 (postmark). Interested trainee doctors may download the following documents for details.

• Information about Prize for Best Original Research by Trainee
• Abstract Form (PDF, Word)
• Sample Abstract

The Academy is organising the 2019 Golf Tournament at Eden Course, Fanling, Hong Kong Golf Club on 9 October 2019 (Wednesday). Shotgun start is expected at 12:30pm.  All participants will be invited to a reception after the tournament, followed by an early dinner with prize presentation and lucky draw.

All Academy Fellows, medical alumni of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The University of Hong Kong are welcome. For more details, please visit http://page.hkam.org.hk/golf2019.

Click here to register now

Deadline for Entry: 16 September 2019
Enquiry: [email protected]

The Academy, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Academy of Medicine, Singapore and Hong Kong College of Family Physicians are organising the 4^th AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress cum 53^rd Singapore Malaysia Congress of Medicine & Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2019 on 6-8 December 2019. The Congress theme is “People-centred Care: Towards Value-based Innovations”.

More details about the programme and registration will be announced later.

For safety reasons, major maintenance and repair works on the external walls of the Academy building are now being carried out. The Phase I works are expected to complete in August 2019. Due to the works, the Fellows’ Garden on 3/F is now closed temporarily until further notice. The Academy will try best to make sure events held at the building during the maintenance period would be affected as minimal as possible.

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:

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.

For courses in 2019, please refer to the table above. Application has started.

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

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 HKJC ILCM on the dates listed above. The primary audience is healthcare professionals who would like to start simulation-based teaching in their field.

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

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 which will be held at HKJC ILCM on the dates listed above. The primary audience is healthcare professionals taking care of patients requiring mechanical ventilation; while those not in this specialty are also welcomed.

Cost Fee for ASTiM: HK$4,000 (HK$3,200 for HA members)

Applications may need to go through a selection process.

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

Save the Date for the 4^th Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response 2019
The theme of the 4^th Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response 2019 is "Reduce Risks · Build Resilience". Come and join the HKJCDPRI’s flagship event to be held on 29 June 2019 (Saturday)!

The conference aims to provide a platform for knowledge sharing, information exchange, discussion of latest developments, networking and partnership building across different sectors of players in disaster risk reduction work. Resilience has to be built at various levels, from individual level to household, community, country or a region. All sectors in the society are welcome to join the event and help us build a safer Hong Kong!

Please refer to the programme here.

Important Information
Registration Deadline: 23 June 2019 (Sunday)
Click here to register for the Conference, Pre-Conference Workshop, and Post-Conference Visit.

Pre-Conference Workshop - "Use of Big Data and Social Media in Times of Crisis"
Date:   28 June 2019 (Friday)
Time:   14:00 – 18:00
Click here for more details.

Post-Conference Visit - Visit to Hong Kong Observatory
Date:    30 June 2019 (Sunday)
Time:   9:30 – 11:00
Click here for more details.

Free Short Course on "Disaster and Humanitarian Crisis"
A free short course on “Disaster and Humanitarian Crisis" will be held on 20 and 27-29 June 2019, jointly co-organised by the JC School of Public Health and Primary Care (JCSPHPC), and Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC) of the CUHK and the HKJCDPRI.

This course offers an overview of the disaster management cycle and the public health and medical implications of disaster and humanitarian crisis. It aims to show how public health principles may be applied in disaster relief and how evidence-based health related humanitarian actions can be planned, implemented and evaluated.
For more details and to enroll in this short course, please visit: http://www.hkjcdpri.org.hk/free-short-course-disaster-and-humanitarian-crisis

Deadline for application: 1 June 2019

For any enquiries, please contact Dr. Tony Yung
(Email: [email protected] Tel: 2252 8468).

Demand notes for the 2019 subscriptions have been sent to Fellows in January 2019. 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 defined by Academy 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 do not need to pay any subscription and will not receive a debit note.
5. Fellows residing outside Hong Kong or have reached the age of 65 and have retired from all remunerative practice/job/business must submit written applications for reduced rates before 31 December if they wish to enjoy the reduced rates next year. For details, please visit http://www.hkam.org.hk/fellows_area/reduced_rate.pdf.

To facilitate more efficient payment procedures, the Academy has started to provide credit card online payment service since January 2018. Now, Fellows can save time and settle HKAM Fellowship annual subscription effortlessly, conveniently and quickly through online payment on the iCMECPD website.

What are the benefits?

• Save time and postage cost
• Settle the annual subscription anytime, anywhere by using computer or mobile devices
• 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” in the main menu to settle the payment.

Click HERE to read the quick user guide

Fellows can log into iCMECPD (User's Corner > Receipt for Annual Subscription) to view and print their Annual Subscription receipts online (e-receipts for subscription from 2017 are available). 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.

iCMECPD App

Please visit the CMe-Learning of iCMECPD website (www.icmecpd.hk) for the latest CME/CPD materials.

Latest articles available at www.hkmj.org:

CME   Review Article
Non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease and a common cause of disability in elderly patients. This study by Kan et al reviews the current literature and international guidelines on non-surgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis and compares these with the current guidelines in Hong Kong. The authors found that exercise programmes have been shown effective for non-surgical management of osteoarthritis. The authors recommend long-term studies on the effectiveness of such exercise programmes in Hong Kong, to inform future guidelines on osteoarthritis management. Hong Kong Med J 2019 Apr;25(2):127–33  |  Epub 28 Mar 2019	The latest information on the HKMJ CME Programme can be found here: www.hkmj.org/cme/cme.html
CME   Medical Practice
Consensus statements on diagnosis and management of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults in Hong Kong Chronic idiopathic constipation is estimated to afflict 14% of the Hong Kong population. These 11 consensus statements provide guidance for general practitioners and primary care physicians on patient assessment and diagnosis, non-pharmacological management, and pharmacological management of chronic idiopathic constipation. Hong Kong Med J 2019 Apr;25(2):142–8
Healthcare for Society
A pioneer in comprehensive rehabilitation: an interview with Professor Chetwyn Chan The relaunched “Healthcare for Society” section showcases interviews with hard-working healthcare professionals who dedicate time and effort to volunteer activities. These individuals serve as an inspiration to all medical professionals, especially the younger generation, and the interviews are conducted by students attending medical school in Hong Kong. In this issue, Professor Chan explains how he has helped transform post-stroke rehabilitation services that were once an afterthought into a full-fledged framework with holistic care. Hong Kong Med J 2019 Apr;25(2):170–1	Image: HKMJ; CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Review Article
Rubella (German measles) revisited Rubella is usually a mild and self-limiting disease in children. However, rubella in a pregnant woman can have potentially devastating effects on a developing fetus. Leung and colleagues review the current literature on rubella and provide a summary of approaches to the evaluation, prevention, and management of rubella. Hong Kong Med J 2019 Apr;25(2):134–41  |  Epub 10 Apr 2019
Original Article
Poisoning by toxic plants in Hong Kong: a 15-year review The Hospital Authority Toxicology Reference Laboratory (HATRL) is the only tertiary clinical toxicology laboratory in Hong Kong. HATRL supports all local hospitals in managing patients with complex poisoning problems, including cases of plant poisonings. This review of cases by Ng et al identified Alocasia macrorrhizos, Gelsemium elegans, and Rhododendron species as the most common causes of plant poisonings in Hong Kong. The authors hope to promote awareness of plant poisonings, and their study provides a reference for diagnosing and managing plant poisonings. A database maintained by the Hospital Authority (http://www3.ha.org.hk/toxicplant) provides a comprehensive explanation of the toxic plants for healthcare professionals. Hong Kong Med J 2019 Apr;25(2):102–12  |  Epub 10 Apr 2019	Image: 阿橋 HQ; CC BY-SA 2.0

The President and Officers hosted a dinner to welcome the representatives from the Guangdong Medical Doctor Association, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University and The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University attending the Medical Education Conference on 4 May 2019. They exchanged views on the specialist training systems in China and Hong Kong.

The Medical Education Conference (MEC), jointly organised by the Academy and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Innovative Learning Centre for Medicine, was held on 4 May 2019. The MEC is one of the flagship events of the Academy to pursue the goal to maintain high standards of medical education. This year’s theme is “Curriculum Reform”

Secretary for Food and Health Prof. Sophia Chan attended the Opening Ceremony as the Guest of Honour. After the welcome address by President Prof. C.S. Lau, plenary lecturers including Dr. Graham McMahon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), USA; Prof. Zhang Shuyang, Vice President of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, China; and Dr. David Taylor, Associate Professor of Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Canada, presented topics around three areas including evolving medical education, competency-based postgraduate medical education curriculum, and reforming assessment: Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) respectively.  Apart from our prominent panel of speakers, the MEC also organises a symposium engaging young Fellows and trainees to share their views and perspectives.

This year, the Academy also invited its strategic partners especially in the Greater Bay Area including Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission, Guangdong Medical Doctor Association, Shenzhen Medical Doctor Association, hospitals in Guangdong Province and Macao Academy of Medicine to send delegation to join the conference. The one-day conference provided a rich programme delivered through plenary lectures, symposia and workshops and attracted around 290 participants.

Representatives from the Academy, Shenzhen Medical Doctor Association and The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital had a meeting on the establishment of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Specialist Training Centre on 4 May 2019.  Participants discussed the governance structure of the Centre and work progress.  The Centre was expected to start operation in the second half of the year.

Internal Medicine Meeting of American College of Physicians (ACP), 11-13 April 2019

Honorary Treasurer Dr. Y.F. Chow attended the ACP’s annual meeting in Philadelphia, and was engaged in the discussion about “Global Experiences and Initiatives” to Promote Physicians Wellbeing” at an International Forum with other global health leaders. Dr. Chow also joined the procession of the ACP’s convocation on behalf of the Academy.

Annual Meeting of the Postgraduate Medical Education Working Committee of Guangdong Medical Doctor Association, Shenzhen, 20-21 April 2019

The Postgraduate Medical Education Working Committee of Guangdong Medical Doctor Association (GDMDA) organised its Annual Meeting on 20-21 April and the theme was around the application of simulation training in resident training.  President Prof. C.S. Lau delivered a presentation on simulation training and faculty development.  He also chaired one of the sessions and exchanged views with the speakers and participants.

Meeting with Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Shenzhen, 5 May 2019

Invited by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association (CMDA), President Prof. C.S. Lau, Vice-President (General Affairs) Dr. C.C. Lau, Honorary Treasurer Dr. Y.F. Chow and CEO Mr. Aaron Cheng attended a meeting with the Vice President Qi Xue-jin and representatives of CMDA on 5 May in Shenzhen.  The Academy’s representatives shared experience and suggestions regarding CMDA’s plan to establish a Chinese academy.  The meeting was fruitful and the Academy would continue to contribute views on this initiative.

Online reservation is available now! You can scan the QR code or visit https://www.hkamonline.hk/yumcha to book a table.

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.

• 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.

Enjoy the hotel’s opening corporate dining offers by presenting a valid Fellowship card at the beginning of meal.

Blackout dates: 12 May, 16 June, 14 September, 1 October, 22, 24-26 & 31 December

Maximum party of 12 person(s) per reservation can enjoy the above offers. Advance booking is required.
*Offers apply before 10% service charge

For details / reservations, please call 3555 1688.

Enjoy 15% off a la carte lunch and dinner by presenting a valid Fellowship card at the beginning of meal for a maximum party of 10 person(s) per reservation until further notice. Advance booking is required. Please click here for details.

Offers are valid for individual travelers only and are not applicable for groups related room blocks or meetings / conferences. Hotels could be contacted directly to enquire about rate details. When making reservations, please quote “Hong Kong Academy of Medicine” and attach a copy of your Fellowship card.

Hong Kong College of Radiologists and The University of Hong Kong will jointly organise the International Cardiac Imaging Experts Lecture Series in March – July 2019 at Function Room 2, 2/F, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, Hong Kong.

Please refer to the attached announcement for details.

More information will be available at the website:
https://www.hkcr.org/news.php/events_list/cid,1/nid,110

R.S.V.P. to HKCR Secretariat at https://goo.gl/forms/FHtZWkHv82Ayx2TG3

For enquiry, please contact the Hong Kong College of Radiologists Secretariat at Tel: (852) 2871 8788 / Fax: (852) 2544 0739 / Email: [email protected]

The 9^th IDKD Intensive Course in Hong Kong will be held on 24-26 May 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.  Hong Kong College of Radiologists is honoured to co-organise this event, together with The University of Hong Kong.

Please click the following links for detailed information.

• Invitation Letter
• Announcement
• Registration (Early Bird Registration until 5 May 2019)

Please refer to the website at https://www.idkd.org/cms/idkd-asia-hong-kong for updated meeting programme and information.

The Health Research Symposium 2019, organised by the Food and Health Bureau, with the central theme of Genomics and Big Data in Health and Disease is now open for registration.

Date:   12 June 2019 (Wednesday)
Time:   9am – 5:20pm
Venue: Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong

The Symposium serves to foster excellence in health policy research with a view to mitigating the negative impact of emerging health threats through knowledge transfer and synergies of collaborative efforts; promulgate evidence-based practices and disseminate findings of projects supported by the Bureau to the wider community; and facilitate networking among academics and community leaders and advocates from various sectors for improving the health of the population.

Registration is free of charge and the deadline for registration has been extended to 24 May 2019.

• Full programme
• Registration

The Academy of Experts (AoE) will run several Expert Witness training courses in Hong Kong in November 2019. The Academy is a supporting organisation for the courses. Fellows can enjoy special rates. All the registrations should be sent directly to the organiser. Please click here for further details.

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

• Use of multiple sclerosis medicine Lemtrada restricted
• Elvitegravir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1
• FDA adds Boxed Warning for risk of serious injuries caused by sleepwalking with certain prescription insomnia medicines

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 (English | Chinese)