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Prof. Martin Wong (Editor)
Prof. Gilberto Leung
Dr. YF Chow Table of Contents PROF. GILBERTO KA-KIT LEUNG
Dr. Gary So PRESIDENT, HONG KONG ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
Mr. Aaron Cheng Welcome Message 3
Feature Article: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence 4-5 Dear Fellows and colleagues,
Managing Editor eHKAM LMS 6
Ms. Betty Lau This autumn, we are pleased to announce the The Task Force on Laws for Healthcare Practitioners
Fellows' Well-being 7 publication of our latest position paper on under the Academy’s Professionalism and Ethics
Academy Council Young Fellows Chapter 8-9 Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), which builds Committee has released a set of Best Practice
President HKJC ILCM 10 upon a similar position paper released in 2010 and Guidelines on the responsibilities and conduct of
Prof. Gilberto Leung marks a significant milestone of our continual efforts in medical doctors and dentists serving as expert
New College Council Members 11 upholding the standards of PGME. This position paper witnesses. These guidelines aim to provide practical
Vice-Presidents HKAM30 Celebration covers key areas for development, including 11 guidance to help expert witnesses fulfil their
Dr. YF Chow 12-13 recommendations on competency-based medical important roles in the administration of justice, the
Prof. Philip Li education, continuing medical education/continuous upholding of professional standards, and the

Honorary Secretary Submissions professional development (CME/CPD), faculty maintaining of public trust.
Dr. WC Leung development, and quality assurance. We invite you to
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In future issues, academyfocus may feature work submitted by Fellows, read the full version of the Position Paper, or the The Academy is celebrating its 30 anniversary with a
Honorary Treasurer abridged version which has been published in the diverse range of events and activities, which are
Prof. Eric Tse for example, conference or seminar reports, book reviews, or Hong Kong Medical Journal. highlighted in the Feature Article of this issue. We
photographs. If you would like to share your work in academyfocus,
Editor please contact the Editorial Board at [email protected]. extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have
Prof. Martin Wong In response to the rapidly evolving field of artificial contributed to our success, and we eagerly look
All submissions are subject to editorial review and approval. Information intelligence (AI) in healthcare, the Academy has forward to the upcoming Gala Dinner on 8 December.
Ex Officio Members supplied, whether or not included in academyfocus, may be posted on engaged discussions with its constituent Colleges
Academy College Presidents the Academy website. and formulated a set of principles and guidelines
Dr. HY So on using large language model (LLM) or similar
Dr. FC Pang technologies for specialist trainees and Academy
Dr. Simon Ho Colleges on the utilisation of such technologies in
Dr. Clara Wu Deadline the preparation and the assessment of written
Dr. David Chao The deadline for contributions for the January 2024 issue of assignments. These guidelines aim to empower
Dr. Karen Chan academyfocus is 1 December 2023. Please send any submissions by specialist trainees to fully leverage the potential of
Prof. Clement Tham e-mail to [email protected]. these technologies while upholding ethical and
Dr. SW Law professional standards. Furthermore, guidelines for
Dr. CM Ngai academyfocus is published quarterly by the Hong Kong Academy of contributing authors on the use of LLMs or similar
Prof. Simon Lam Medicine Press. technologies in academic publishing have been
Dr. Alexander Chan released in the Hong Kong Medical Journal. Please
Prof. Daniel Chan also stay tuned for a seminar on the ethical and
Dr. SN Chiu responsible use of AI in healthcare, provisionally
Dr. CK Law scheduled for January 2024.
Prof. KM Chu
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