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WELCOME

MESSAGE

PROF. GILBERTO KA-KIT LEUNG

PRESIDENT, HONG KONG ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
Dear Fellows and colleagues,

As we embark upon a new era in the development of education activities, and strengthening leadership in medical
postgraduate medical education following our 30 Anniversary, education through the implementation of faculty development
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an exciting array of initiatives and plans await, showcasing programmes. To address these recommendations, the
our enduring dedication to excellence, innovation, and the Academy has introduced two courses through the Hong Kong
advancement of medical education. Jockey Club Innovative Learning Centre for Medicine, named
Workplace-based Assessment (WBA) and Basic Medical
Following the Tripartite Medical Education Conference in Education Course (BMEC). While the WBA course focuses on
January 2023 and the Strategic Planning Retreat on Education workplace-based assessments in specialist training settings,
and Training in March 2023, the Academy has released the providing trainers with the necessary knowledge and skills, the
Position Paper on Postgraduate Medical Education BMEC course is designed for all clinical specialties, covering
2023, in which three recommendations are focused on practical topics in postgraduate clinical education. The
competency-based medical education (CBME). In the inaugural BMEC took place in November 2023, and the
Feature Article of this issue, Dr. Hing-Yu So further expands second edition is scheduled for May 2024.
on the importance of CBME and faculty development. In
response to these recommendations, the Academy The Academy has also formulated a Faculty Development
organised the First CBME Seminar on 27 January 2024, with Framework, which has undergone review and received
the primary objective to empower trainers and trainees, approval from the Education Committee. This framework is
equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to envisioned to serve as a standard guideline for implementation
effectively implement CBME. across all Colleges on a progressive approach.

During the seminar, representatives from the Colleges shared The Task Force on Artificial Intelligence under Professionalism
their experiences in implementing CBME within their and Ethics Committee is exploring and developing a position
respective specialties. Throughout an open and constructive statement / concise guidelines to examine the opportunities
discussion, the exchange of experiences, identification of and challenges related to the application of AI in medicine,
challenges, and presentation of future plans proved beneficial with a specific focus on ethical considerations, medico-legal
in enhancing CBME development in Hong Kong. More aspects, and more. The Committee has also successfully
information about the seminar can be found here. Following conducted the Workshop on Expert Witness Report Writing
the success of this Seminar, the Academy has scheduled the on 9 March, enabling over 30 participants to apply their
Second CBME Seminar on 31 August, further demonstrating acquired knowledge and enhance their report writing skills.
its commitment to advancing CBME in postgraduate
medical education. The Academy’s commitment to the well-being of our Fellows
was demonstrated by the Fun Day on 10 March, which aimed
The Position Paper on Postgraduate Medical Education 2023 to promote better health and fitness, both physically and
also emphasises the importance of faculty development in mentally, ultimately contributing to quality patient care. The
medical education, with two recommendations focusing Fun Day featured football and basketball competitions as well
on enhancing teaching skills, promoting participation in as game booths for families.

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please contact the Editorial Board at [email protected].

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