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Election of Medical Council members from the Academy
<div class="az-element az-section" data-az-id="gb6e4zxt68" data-azat-pid="gb6e4zxt68" data-azb="az_section" id="gb6e4zxt68" style=""> <div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"> <div class="az-element az-text" data-az-id="gb78zvpmgb" data-azat-pid="gb78zvpmgb" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true" id="gb78zvpmgb" style=""> <p>Pursuant to section 3(2)(ha) of the Medical Registration Ordinance (MRO), nominations are now open for the election of <strong><u>two</u></strong> Fellows of the Academy to serve as members of Medical Council of Hong Kong. A Fellow of the Academy who is a registered medical practitioner may be nominated and stand for this election. All Fellows may nominate other Fellows and cast a vote in this election. Pursuant to section 3(3AA) of the MRO, the two elected members of the Academy hold office for 3 years from the date of notification in the Gazette of the member’s election and are eligible for re-election. </p> <p>The notice of election and associated materials have been posted to Fellows recently. Nomination must be delivered to the Honorary Secretary, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, 10/F, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, <u>before 5:00pm on 28 May 2021</u>.</p> </div> </div> </div>
 

Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees (Extension of deadline - 30 July 2021)
<div class="az-element az-section" style="" data-az-id="gbhsh3yptu" data-azat-pid="gb39m5yvk5" id="gb39m5yvk5" data-azb="az_section"><div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-row row az-row--sm" style="" data-az-id="gb4k2n7wdw" data-azat-pid="gbpb7b7x2o" id="gbpb7b7x2o" data-azb="az_row" data-azat-device="sm" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-sm-8" style="" data-az-id="gbce3tfw5y" data-azat-pid="gbclo5cagq" id="gbclo5cagq" data-azb="az_column" data-azat-width="2/3" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gbsntyf1d1" data-azat-pid="gb262hetet" id="gb262hetet" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true"><p>The Academy is now calling for submissions for the Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees (BORT). The prize designs to recognise excellence in research done by doctors who are in specialist training. To enable more participation and sufficient time for preparation, the submission deadline for BORT has been extended to 30 July 2021, Friday (postmark). Interested trainee doctors may refer to the following documents for more details:</p><ul><li><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee%20(Extended%20deadline).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee%20(Extended%20deadline).pdf" target="_blank">Information about Prize for Best Original Research by Trainee</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" target="_blank"></a></li><li>Abstract form (<a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" target="_blank"></a>, <a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" target="_blank">Word</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" target="_blank"></a>)</li><li><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20sample.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20sample.pdf" target="_blank">Abstract sample</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" target="_blank"></a></li></ul></div></div><div class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-sm-4" style="" data-az-id="gb6v82whkb" data-azat-pid="gbsgs4rz9d" id="gbsgs4rz9d" data-azb="az_column" data-azat-width=" 1/3" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-image" data-az-id="gbrfx7bg28" data-azat-pid="gb7f1sgm7r" id="gb7f1sgm7r" data-azb="az_image" data-azat-image="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/20200408_155818_edited.jpg?fid=706" data-azat-height=""><img class="az-image-content " src="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/20200408_155818_edited.jpg?fid=706" alt="" title="" style="width: 100%;"></div></div></div></div></div><script src="/modules/dxpr_builder/dxpr_builder/dxpr_frontend.min.js"></script>
Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees

The first episode of “Chicken Soup for the Doctor’s Soul”
<div class="az-element az-section" data-az-id="gbzm5lplcw" data-azat-pid="gbzm5lplcw" data-azb="az_section" id="gbzm5lplcw" style=""> <div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"> <div class="az-element az-row row az-row--sm" data-az-id="gbfh7i75ww" data-azat-device="sm" data-azat-pid="gbfh7i75ww" data-azb="az_row" data-azcnt="true" id="gbfh7i75ww" style=""> <div class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-sm-6" data-az-id="gb5h4ougco" data-azat-pid="gb5h4ougco" data-azat-width="1/2" data-azb="az_column" data-azcnt="true" id="gb5h4ougco" style=""> <div class="az-element az-image" data-az-id="gbp1tzkqq3" data-azat-height="" data-azat-image="https://www.hkam.org.hk/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/Picture1.jpg?fid=724" data-azat-pid="gbp1tzkqq3" data-azb="az_image" id="gbp1tzkqq3"><img alt="" class="az-image-content " src="https://www.hkam.org.hk/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/Picture1.jpg?fid=724" style="width: 100%;" title="" /></div> </div> <div class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-sm-6" data-az-id="gbbzvawd9s" data-azat-pid="gbbzvawd9s" data-azat-width=" 1/2" data-azb="az_column" data-azcnt="true" id="gbbzvawd9s" style=""> <div class="az-element az-image" data-az-id="gbtcdho14m" data-azat-height="" data-azat-image="https://www.hkam.org.hk/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/1st%20episode_image.jpeg?fid=725" data-azat-pid="gbtcdho14m" data-azb="az_image" id="gbtcdho14m"><img alt="" class="az-image-content " src="https://www.hkam.org.hk/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/1st%20episode_image.jpeg?fid=725" style="width: 100%;" title="" /></div> </div> </div> <div class="az-element az-row row az-row--sm" data-az-id="gbsm4fp38q" data-azat-device="sm" data-azat-pid="gbsm4fp38q" data-azb="az_row" data-azcnt="true" id="gbsm4fp38q" style="position: relative; left: 0px; top: 0px;"> <div class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-sm-12" data-az-id="gb37kxny7i" data-azat-pid="gb37kxny7i" data-azat-width="1/1" data-azb="az_column" data-azcnt="true" id="gb37kxny7i" style=""> <div class="az-element az-text" data-az-id="gb5e7o2rtv" data-azat-pid="gb5e7o2rtv" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true" id="gb5e7o2rtv" style=""> <p>The <a href="/young-fellows-chapter-chicken-soup-doctors-soul">first episode</a> of “Chicken Soup for the Doctor’s Soul” is now available!</p> <p>This monthly program aims to feature a collection of Hong Kong doctors’ interesting life experiences, professional anecdotes, and inspirational personal stories. </p> <p>Take a few minutes to enjoy the clip and hopefully you will gain some insights from the story. Share your feedback with us by email: [email protected].</p> <p>You are also encouraged to submit your stories. Please find more details <a href="/young-fellows-chapter#wellness">here</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <script src="/modules/dxpr_builder/dxpr_builder/dxpr_frontend.min.js"></script>
 

Stay connected through activities organised by Social Subcommittee
<div class="az-element az-section" data-az-id="gb1ca4sqti" data-azat-pid="gbjavc7qsm" data-azb="az_section" id="gbjavc7qsm" style=""> <div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"> <div class="az-element az-text" data-az-id="gbosjopveg" data-azat-pid="gbxo22xpeq" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true" id="gbxo22xpeq" style=""> <p>The Subcommittee has planned a series of activities, aiming for enhancement of Fellows’ mental, physical and social well-being. </p> <p>Upcoming activities from April to June 2021</p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col">Activity</th> <th scope="col" style="min-width:150px">Activity date</th> <th scope="col">Activity details</th> <th scope="col" style="min-width:150px">Registration status</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Revive Your Body and Soul: Yoga for Neck and Shoulders, Combined with Meditation</td> <td>25 April 2021</td> <td><a href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/202104%20Yoga%20and%20Meditation_poster_r.pdf" target="_blank">Poster</a></td> <td>Closed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A Talk on Organic Gardening "Connecting with Nature: A Step to a Healthier Lifestyle" </td> <td>1 May 2021</td> <td><a href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/A%20Step%20to%20a%20Healthier%20Lifestyle.pdf" target="_blank">Poster</a></td> <td>Closed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pastel Nagomi Art Workshop (cancelled)</td> <td>2 May 2021</td> <td><a href="/sites/default/files/2021-04/Revised%20Deadline%20_2021_%20Pastel%20Nagomi%20Art%20Workshop.pdf" target="_blank">Poster</a></td> <td>Closed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Leather Coin Bag Workshop </td> <td>13 June 2021</td> <td><a href="/sites/default/files/2021-04/(2021)%20Leather%20Coin%20Bag%20Workshop-VV2.pdf" target="_blank">Poster</a></td> <td>Closed</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <p>Spaces are filling up quickly - register now! </p> <p>Stay tuned to Academy e-blasts or click <a href="/fellow-benefits-and-services">here </a>for updates on various activities organised by the Subcommittee</p> <p>For enquiries, please contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.<br />  </p> </div> </div> </div>
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Call for registration as an expert witness
<div class="az-element az-section" style="" data-az-id="gb9o1et69o" data-azat-pid="gbztgq83ap" id="gbztgq83ap" data-azb="az_section"><div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gb6oicarso" data-azat-pid="gb6qsq1vou" id="gb6qsq1vou" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true"><p>The Academy has been approached from time to time by the Hong Kong Police Force and other government departments, The Medical Council of Hong Kong, The Dental Council of Hong Kong, as well as legal firms, for assistance in identifying Fellows who could be expert witness. In this regard, the Academy has invited Fellows who are interested in being expert witness to submit information to the Secretariat since 2010. A List was compiled and has been made available to many enquirers upon formal request since then. The role of the Academy is a coordinator, and Fellows selected to assist in particular cases would be contacted directly by the parties concerned. The Academy will not be involved in any of those cases. Fellows who wish to have their names added to this List may now complete and return the reply form to the Academy before 30 April 2021.<br><em>(Note: Those included in the List should be able to conduct themselves fairly and professionally, and be able to produce an impartial expert report of adequate quality.)</em></p><ul><li><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Expert%20Witness%20List%20Reply%20Form_.doc" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Expert%20Witness%20List%20Reply%20Form_.doc" target="_blank">Expert Witness - Reply Form</a></li></ul></div></div></div>
 

Register now: Medical Education Conference 2021
<div class="az-element az-section" style="" data-az-id="gb9rl83co0" data-azat-pid="gb2gagibeq" id="gb2gagibeq" data-azb="az_section"><div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-image" data-az-id="gbbdzbsete" data-azat-pid="gb7ftu0xhp" id="gb7ftu0xhp" data-azb="az_image" data-azat-image="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/MEC2021_Banner_Printing_low_192x48in_0.jpg?fid=712" data-azat-height=""><img class="az-image-content " src="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/MEC2021_Banner_Printing_low_192x48in_0.jpg?fid=712" alt="" title="" style="width: 100%;"></div><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gbougpugex" data-azat-pid="gbejgytdy3" id="gbejgytdy3" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true"><p><br>The Academy is organising the Medical Education Conference (MEC) on 22 May 2021 (Saturday). The MEC, themed <strong>“E-learning and Assessment in the New Normal”</strong> this year, features inspirational plenaries and interactive workshops. A symposium engaging young Fellows and trainees will also be organised. </p><p>Please click <a data-cke-saved-href="/events/register-now-medical-education-conference-2021" href="/events/register-now-medical-education-conference-2021">here </a>for more details.</p></div></div></div>
The Academy is organising the Medical Education Conference on 22 May 2021.

academyfocus (Spring 2021)
<div class="az-element az-section" data-az-id="gbgv0c1gis" data-azat-pid="gbgv0c1gis" data-azb="az_section" id="gbgv0c1gis" style=""> <div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"> <div class="az-element az-text" data-az-id="gbk7twnp9h" data-azat-pid="gbk7twnp9h" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true" id="gbk7twnp9h" style=""> <p>From 2021, <strong>academy<em>focus</em></strong> will only be available online. Fellows will receive an email announcement when each new issue is available, and the issue can be read or downloaded from the new Academy website. The <a href="/academyfocus" target="_blank">latest issue (Spring 2021)</a> is available now.</p> <p>Fellows with any comments or suggestions regarding <strong>academy<em>focus</em></strong>, please contact the Editorial Board: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> </div> </div> </div>
academyfocus (Spring 2021) is available online now.