Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), 20 June 2019
An EGM will be held on 20 June 2019 (Thursday) to admit new Fellows. The EGM will be held at 7:00 pm at the Council Chamber, 10/F, HKAM Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. All Fellows are welcome to attend.
Prize for Best Original Research by Young Fellows
This prize aims to recognize excellence in research conducted by young Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.
Submissions on any subjects that relate to clinical practice and research in any specialties of medicine are welcomed. Research must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal no earlier than 1 January 2018.
Submission is open to only principal authors who have been awarded HKAM Fellowship within the past 10 years. The winner of the award will receive an engraved gold medal and a prize equivalent to HK$25,000.
Interested Fellows should submit a structured abstract of not more than 500 words, together with a completed Submission Form and a copy of their published full manuscript no later than 30 August 2019.
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 has been extended to 31 July 2019 (postmark). Interested trainee doctors may download the following documents for details.
Registration Opens: 2019 Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and Medical Alumni Golf Tournament
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.
4th AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress cum 53rd Singapore Malaysia Congress of Medicine & Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2019, 6-8 December 2019
The Academy, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Academy of Medicine, Singapore and Hong Kong College of Family Physicians are co-organising the 4th AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress cum 53rd 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”.
Maintenance and Repair Works on External Walls of Academy Building (Phase I: April-August 2019)
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. For safety reasons, 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.
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
HKJCDPRI Updates
Register Now - The 4th Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response 2019
The theme of the 4th 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)! All speakers’ details are now available on the website!
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!
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 – 16:45
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.
Fellowship / CME/CPD
Annual Subscriptions
Demand notes for the 2019 subscriptions have been sent to Fellows in January 2019. Please settle the payment as soon as possible.
Reminders:
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.
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. According to the Academy Council's latest resolution, subscriptions received by the Academy after 30 June will be subject to a surcharge of HKD1,000 for those paying full subscription rate (or on a pro-rata basis of the HKD1,000 for those paying reduced subscription rate). In addition, the College may also impose a surcharge for the College’s subscriptions where applicable.
For Fellows who have authorised payment via bank transfer/credit card, payments will be deducted from their bank accounts or credit card automatically.
Fellows aged over 70 do not need to pay any subscription and will not receive a debit note.
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 Subscription - Credit Card Online Payment Service
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.
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.
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
Online CME/CPD
HKAM/College
Topic
Deadline for Submission of Answers
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
HKCOG CME Exercise June 2019
30 Jun 2019
Paediatricians
Quizzes from Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics Vol. 24 NO 2. April 2019
15 Jul 2019
Pathologists
The Hong Kong College of Pathologists - Online CME/CPD for Self-Study 2019 (Immunology) – Antinuclear antibody testing — misunderstood or misbegotten?
30 Jun 2019
Pathologists
The Hong Kong College of Pathologists - Online CME/CPD for Self-Study 2019 (Clinical Microbiology & Infection) – Candida auris: A review of the literature
31 Aug 2019
Radiologists
HKCR Case of June 2019
30 June 2019
Please visit the CMe-Learning of iCMECPD website (www.icmecpd.hk) for the latest CME/CPD materials.
Peanut allergy and oral immunotherapy
Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies in the world, and it can be fatal. Lee and colleagues review modern management strategies for peanut allergy, and present their results using a combination of anti-immunoglobulin E and oral immunotherapy in a Hong Kong population.
Hong Kong Med J 2019 Jun;25(3):228–34 | Epub 10 Jun 2019
Hong Kong needs a territory-wide registry for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
The outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in Hong Kong are poor, causing a significant public health burden, with loss of life and productivity throughout society. Internationally, several countries have successfully established nationwide OHCA registry programmes. Lui and colleagues argue that such a territory-wide OHCA is necessary in Hong Kong, as a first step to understanding and improving survival and outcomes of OHCA.
Hong Kong Med J 2019 Jun;25(3):222–7 | Epub 10 Jun 2019
Parental consanguinity in Hong Kong
Offspring of consanguineous unions have higher incidences recessive genetic diseases and of non–genetically confirmed structural abnormalities, developmental delay, and autism spectrum disorders. Siong and colleagues report on the prevalence and characteristics of pregnancies from consanguineous unions in Hong Kong, and the maternal, perinatal, and child health outcomes. They promote better information in genetic counselling for consanguineous couples on the potential risks.
Hong Kong Med J 2019 Jun;25(3):192–200 | Epub 10 Jun 2019
Faecal microbiota transplantation for treatment of recurrent or refractory Clostridioides difficile infection in Hong Kong Clostridioides difficile is a leading cause of diarrhoea, with significant morbidity and mortality; recent antibiotic-resistant strains are a particular threat. Clostridioides difficile infection is associated with disruption to the normal gut microbiota. Lui and colleagues share a series of cases of Clostridioides difficile infection treated with faecal microbiota transplantation, and recommend wider adoption of this intervention.
Hong Kong Med J 2019 Jun;25(3):178–82 | Epub 29 May 2019
Statins role in preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury: a scoping review
Anjum and colleagues review the literature on statin use for prophylaxis of contrast-induced acute kidney injury in order to reveal any gaps in the literature and to suggest areas for future research. They found that, despite reported benefits of short-term high-dosage statin use in preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury, statin therapy is not yet a standard prophylactic regimen. The authors recommend larger well-designed trials to mitigate the wide variations among previously reported results.
Hong Kong Med J 2019 Jun;25(3):216–21 | Epub 29 May 2019
HKCOS / RCSEd Fellowship Conferment Ceremony, 8 May 2019 President Professor Lau, who attended the ceremony as a platform guest, addressed the newly admitted College fellows and expressed his sincerest congratulations on their remarkable accomplishments.
Annual Scientific Congress and Convocation Ceremony of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), 6-7 May 2019 President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the Convocation Ceremony of the RACS in Bangkok as a platform guest and witnessed the admission of its new fellows. Prof. Lau also shared his views and insights on various topics with other delegates at the President’s Round Table, including teaching and assessment of ethics, professionalism and leadership, mentorship, etc.
Conferment Ceremony of Hong Kong Academy of Nursing (HKAN), 11 May 2019 President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the ceremony as a platform guest and shared the happiness of the newly admitted nursing fellows who have achieved a successful milestone in their career.
Hospital Authority Convention, 14-15 May 2019 President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the opening ceremony of the Convention. Following practice in the past years, the Academy was invited to coordinate a special session. Topic of the session chaired by Honorary Treasurer Dr. Y.F. Chow was about “Collaborations in the Specialist Training – the International Perspectives”, featuring two talks delivered by President Prof. C.S. Lau and Executive Director of International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities Dr. Alison Reid. Prof. Lau spoke on “Disruptions in Medicine: Impact on Specialist Training” While Dr. Reid shared insights on “Specialist Training and Regulation: an International Perspective”. Vice-President Professor Gilberto Leung also made a presentation on “Medical Professionalism – Local Views” in a separate session titled “Medical Professionalism”.
Advances in Medicine Conference, 25 May 2019 President Prof. C.S. Lau attended the conference organsied by Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong as a Guest-of-Honour and delivered an opening address. The conference featured presentations on the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions.
Forum on Standardisation of Resident Training in the Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen, 1-2 June 2019
The Postgraduate Medical Education Working Committees of Guangdong Medical Doctor Association and Shenzhen Medical Doctor Association co-organised the Forum aiming to promote the development of resident training in the Greater Bay Area. President Prof. C.S. Lau delivered a presentation on the role of the Academy in elevating the standard of healthcare in the Greater Bay Area. College representatives including Dr. Y.W. Chan (The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists) and Dr. Abraham Wai (Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine) also attended the Forum and delivered presentations on topics related to the integration of Hong Kong training into China’s Anaesthesiology residency programme and cultivation of medical leaders respectively.
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.
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.
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.
Service hours
Monday to Saturday
12nn – 9pm
Sunday and Public Holiday
9am – 9pm
Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel
Enjoy the hotel’s opening corporate dining offers by presenting a valid Fellowship card at the beginning of meal.
Outlet
Offerings
Date
Period
Marina Kitchen & Café
Lunch buffet - 50% off for every 2nd buffet diner
Monday to Friday
From now till 31 December 2019
Dinner buffet - 15% off with a complimentary glass of soft drinks or chilled juice
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 (852) 3555 1688.
Ovolo Southside
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.
Hotel Accommodation
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.
International Cardiac Imaging Experts Lecture Series, March-July 2019
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.
For enquiry, please contact the Hong Kong College of Radiologists Secretariat at Tel: (852) 2871 8788 / Fax: (852) 2544 0739 / Email: [email protected]
Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 28 September 2019
The Hong Kong College of Community Medicine (HKCCM) will be organising the Annual Scientific Meeting on 28 September 2019. The theme of this year’s Meeting is “Looking for future progress in Community Medicine”.
To echo the World No Tobacco Day, Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health has initiated a publicity programme with the theme of “Smoke-free Channel”. The Academy supports this campaign to help spread smoke-free messages. Fellows are welcome to join the Channel as a member, pledge to say no to all forms of tobacco products and share the smoke-free messages to motivate smokers to develop healthy hobbies for replacing smoking.
Asia Pacific Electronic Health Records Conference 2019
The Academy is one of the supporting organisations for the Asia Pacific Electronic Health Records Conference, co-organised by Hong Kong Society of Medical Informatics, eHealth Consortium and HL7 Hong Kong, to be held at the Hong Kong Science Park on 17-18 October 2019.
The Conference will provide a timely opportunity for national policy makers, professionals from healthcare and health informatics industries, as well as the ICT industry players from different parts of the world to share experiences and discuss the policy issues with the professionals and experts in Hong Kong. For details, please visit the Conference website at http://www.ehealth.org.hk/APEHRC2019
Expert Witness Training Courses
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.
Others
Date
Conference(s) / Symposium(s) / Course(s)
Organiser(s)
25 Jun 2019
Medical Teleconference Programme - Topics in Neonatology
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and Stanford University School of Medicine
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