College News
The Hong Kong Practitioner VOLUME 25 / June 2003

Council News
 
 
1. The Council APPROVED, on recommendation of the Membership Committee Chairman, the following applications for membership in May 2003 Council Meeting:-
 
Associate Membership :

Dr CHAN Chung Ki, Janice
Dr CHEUNG Soon Cheong, Sloan
Dr CHENG Chung Tat, Jacky
Dr CHENG Hok Fai
Dr CHENG Wing Kay, Anthony
Dr FU Chi Kin, Jackie
Dr HO Yiu Wah
Dr KO Wing Hong
Dr LAM Kin Hang, Simon
Dr LEE Virginia
Dr LEUNG Kai Chi
Dr LEUNG Man Chun, Vincent
Dr LEUNG Wai Suen
Dr LEUNG Wai Yiu
LO Chi Kit, Michael
Dr MAK Yiu Kei, Antony
Dr NG Siu Fung, Jonathan
Dr WAI Pui Sze, Hendena
Dr YAU Shui Wah, Carol
Dr YEUNG Kai Ming, Tony
Dr YU Chi Hung
(New Application)

Dr SIU Yuk Leung, Seamus
(Transfer from Student Membership)

     
Resignation :

Dr CHAN Ka Yee
Dr CHU Wai Kin
Dr LAW Hing Fai
Dr LEE Man Yung, Tona
(Associate Membership)

Dr LIANG Tung Siang
Dr NG To Ka
(Full Membership)

Ms LUI Po Shan
(Affiliate Membership)

     
Non-HKSAR Membership : Dr LEE Tan Yan, Thomas
(Transfer from Full Membership)Boa
 
 

Board of Education News
 

Please check your body temperature before coming to any of the functions and wear your own mask during the meeting.

 

JUNE 24, 2003 Tuesday

 

Nutrition Recommendations and Misconceptions for Diabetes

 
Speaker : Ms Elita Cheng,
Registered Dietician,
Caritas Medical Centre.
     
Venue : Staff Lounge, 1/F, Wai Oi Block,
Caritas Medical Centre,
111 Wing Hong Street,
Shamshuipo, Kowloon.
     
Time : 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Talk
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Question Time
     
Co-organizer : Caritas Medical Centre
     
Accreditation : 1 CME Point HKCFP (Category 5.3)
1 CME Point MCHK
     
Registration/ Car-parking : Please contact Ms Helen Lo at 3408 7921 on or before 24 June 2003 for registration & parking permit. Unregistered cars may use visitors carpark at a charge.
 
 

JULY 13, 2003 Sunday

 
Surgical Update 2003
(i) Management of Thyroid Nodules
(ii) Assessment and Treatment for Varicose Veins and Venous Ulceration
(iii) Surgical Management of Skin Lesions: Scalpel or Laser?
(iv) Update on Scar Management
(v) Bedwetting in Children: Old Problem, New Insights
 
Topics & Speakers : (i)

Management of Thyroid Nodules
Dr Bertrand Leung,
Specialist in General Surgery,
Department of Surgery,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

       
    (ii) Assessment and Treatment for Varicose Veins and Venous Ulceration
Dr Yuk-hoi Lam,
Specialist in General Surgery,
Division of Vascular Surgery,
Department of Surgery,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
       
    (iii) Surgical Management of Skin Lesions: Scalpel or Laser?
Dr Edmund Chan,
Specialist in Plastic Surgery,
Department of Surgery,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
       
    (iv) Update on Scar Management
Dr Wai-sun Ho,
Specialist in Plastic Surgery and Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Department of Surgery,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
       
    (v) Bedwetting in Children: Old Problem, New Insights
Prof. Chung-kwong Yeung
Professor and Chief,
Division of Paediatric Surgery,
Department of Surgery,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
       
Chairman : Dr Tong Siu Man
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
     
Venue : 3/F, Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.
     
Time : 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lectures
     
Admission Fee :
Member   FREE
Non-member   HK$300.00
HKAM Registrants   HK$150.00
All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferable.
     
Accreditation : 3 CME Points HKCFP (Category 5.4)
3 CME Points MCHK
Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)
     
Sponsored by
AstraZeneca Hong Kong Limited,
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Limited,
Servier Hong Kong Limited
&
Wyeth (Hong Kong) Limited
     
     
 
The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support - Training and Examination
     

JULY 19, 2003 Saturday

 
CPR Training
 
Time : 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
     
Venue : 4/F, Lecture Hall, The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
     
Talks :
1. CPR Basic Life Support-Principles and Techniques
2. Pitfalls in CPR and Demonstration on Automated Defibrillator
3. Medical Legal Aspect of CPR
     
Training : Hands-on training, supervised by HKCFP CPR Instructors
     
Accreditation : 2 CME Points (Category 5.4)
     
Extra practice and examination sessions may be arranged, during weekdays if there is an excessive number of candidates.
 
 

JULY 26, 2003 Saturday

 
CPR Examination
 
Time : 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
     
Venue : 8/F, Old College Premises,
Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
     
Co-organizer : The Hong Kong College of Cardiology
     
Admission Fee :
Member   HK$800.00
Non-member   HK$1,600.00
Member with expired CPR Certificate   HK$200.00
Non-member with expired CPR Certificate   HK$400.00
     
All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferable.
     
Enrolment : Please call Ms Harrietta Lo at 2861 0230 for details. Registration will be first come first served.
     
Each successful candidates will be awarded a CPR Certificate valid for 2 years. Please forward your application to the College Secretariat before July 14, 2003. LATE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
     
CPR Course Fee reduction for past certificate holders
     
CPR Training Workshop and Examination have been held for over ten years. As the CPR certificate is valid for only two years, many doctors will have their certificates expired. It is the intention of the Board to promote skill and competency of CPR. Those doctors, who wish to refresh this life-saving skill and renew their CPR certificates, can now join the CPR workshop and examination at a 75% reduction of the course fee. Please kindly contact Ms Harrietta Lo for early registration.
 
 

Research Committee News
 

HKCFP Best Research Award 2002

The Research Committee is delighted to announce that "Frequency and Pattern of Antibiotic Prescription for Common Infections in a Family Practice" has been awarded the HKCFP Best Research Award 2002. The Committee would like to congratulate the researcher - Dr Chan Hung Chiu.

The Research Committee would also like to express sincere thanks for other researchers who have submitted their papers for consideration of the award.

 

Diary - June & July 2003
 

Dates & Time

Topics
Venues
June 10 (Tue)
1:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 		Advances in the Treatment of Childhood Wheezing Disorders Ballroom, 3/F, Sheraton Hotel,
20 Nathan Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.
June 19, 2003 (Thur)
1:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 		Effective Treatment of Childhood Wheezing Disorders The Derby Suite, Level 3,
Royal Park Hotel, Shatin, N.T.
June 24, 2003 (Tue)
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 		Nutrition Recommendations and Misconceptions for Diabetes Staff Lounge, 1/F,
Wai Oi Block,
Caritas Medical Centre, 111
Wing Hong Street,
Shamshuipo, Kowloon.
July 13, 2003 (Sun)
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 		Surgical Update 2003
(i) Management of Thyroid Nodules
(ii) Assessment and Treatment for Varicose Veins and Venous Ulceration
(iii) (Surgical Management of Skin Lesions: Scalpel or Laser?
(iv) Update on Scar Management
(v) Bedwetting in Children: Old Problem, New Insights
Ballroom, 3/F,
Sheraton Hotel,
20 Nathan Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.
July 19, 2003 (Sat)
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 		CPR Training
(i) CPR Basic Life Support-Principles and Techniques
(ii) Pitfalls in CPR and Demonstration on Automated Defibrillator
(iii) Medical Legal Aspect of CPR
4/F, Lecture Hall,
The Federation of Medical Societies
of Hong Kong,
Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
July 26, 2003 (Sat)
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 		CPR Examination 8/F, Old College Premises,
Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
 
P.S.
Seating capacity has maximum limit. First come first served. Please make your booking as soon as possible.
Please check your body temperature before coming to the function and wear your own mask during the meeting.

 

ASSESSMENT ENHANCEMENT COURSE FOR FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATION 2003

Timetable for Workshops*
 

Dates & Time

Topics
Venues
June 28 (Sat)
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 		Oral Exam 8/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
July 12 (Sat) OR
July 13 (Sun)
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 		Diagnostic Interview 8/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
August 9 (Sat) OR
August 10 (Sun)
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 		Physical Examination 8/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
August 23 (Sat) OR
August 24 (Sun)
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 		Management Interview 8/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
August 30 (Sat) OR
August 31 (Sun)
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 		Clinical Interpretation 8/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
September 13 (Sat) OR
September 14 (Sun)
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 		Overview Seminar 8/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
 
P.S.  
Syllabus can be obtained from the college secretary, For more details please call Ms. Harrietta Lo at 2861 0230.
Please check your body temperature before coming to the function and wear your own mask during the meeting.
*   Exact dates will be informed as soon as it is confirmed.



Diploma in Medical Ultrasound jointly organized by SPACE & HKCFP


The Board is pleased to announce a Diploma Course in Medical Ultrasound jointly organized by HKCFP and the School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE), the University of Hong Kong.
 
Objectives :
To provide Family Medicine doctors an understanding and updating knowledge in the advancing field of medical ultrasound and its application in clinical practice.
     
Programme of Study :
This one-year part-time programme comprising of three modules will be delivered over approximately 40 weeks. It consists of a total of 407 hours of instruction including self and directed learning studies. The theoretical components delivered by distance learning (on-line via Internet and CD-ROM) is based on the Medical Ultrasound module offered by the University of Ulster (UU) in Hong Kong through HKU SPACE. Whereas, a Basic Principle and Practice of Medical Ultrasound and a Clinical Practice module organized by the College involving hands-on and face-to-face teaching will be taught in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Doctors who successfully completed the Ulster's Ultrasound module and the College's modules will be awarded a Diploma in Medical Ultrasound jointly by HKU SPACE and HKCFP.
     
Course Curriculum : I.
Basic Principles & Practice of Medical Ultrasound (organized by HKCFP & HKU SPACE)
This module consists of 4-5 meetings on the basic principles of medical ultrasound, with relevant demonstrations on the use and safety aspects of the ultrasound equipment.
       
    II.
Clinical Practice of Medical Ultrasound I & II (HKCFP & HKU SPACE)
This module consists of 12 workshops/sessions with hands on demonstration and practice on the use of ultrasound. Each workshop lasts for two hours with supervision and tutorship by specialist radiologists. In addition, subject to availability, workshop visit(s) may be conducted in the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of TCM, Guangzhou where a good source of patients will be available for practice under supervision.
       
    III.
General Abdominal Medical Ultrasound (University of Ulster)
This covers general abdominal and pelvis ultrasound imaging and seeks to develop the skills of differential diagnosis of abnormalities of the adult abdomen and pelvis in the clinical situation. Three lecture/tutorial meetings will be provided to support this module by local tutors.
       
    N.B.
The Ulster University module will be delivered using flexible learning materials and on-line via the Internet. Students are expected to use a computer in studying this module.
       
Medium of Instructions :
Lectures and tutorials will be conducted mainly in English, supplemented with Cantonese, when appropriate.
     
Programme Delivery :
The modules offered will be delivered in a rolling schedule which will enable students to cover the underpinning theoretical modules prior to undertaking the Clinical Practice modules. The course will start in September 2003.
     
Sep. 2003 - Basic Principles and Practice of Medical Ultrasound
Oct. 2003 - Clinical Practice Module I and II
Feb. 2004 - General Abdominal Medical Ultrasound
May 2004 - Examination (Ulster module)
Jun./Jul. 2004 - Workshop visits to Guangdong Provincial Hospital of TCM, Guangzhou
Aug. 2004 - Examination (Local modules)
Nov. 2004 - Graduation
     
On-line Teaching :
For the UU's General Abdominal Medical Ultrasound module, on-line teaching support will be provided by UU's academic staff via Internet. Basically, this involves an on line schedule of lectures/tutorials coursework assignment and chapter posting, spreading over one semester.
     
Teaching Faculty :
Teaching supports will be organized by the College and HKU SPACE's Course Coordinating Committee. Lecturers and tutors will be recruited from specialists working in university, hospitals and other clinical services. Teaching of the Clinical Practice module will be conducted by Radiologists from Hong Kong as well as Guangzhou.
     
Time :
Local workshops/tutorials will be held on Saturday afternoons (2:15 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.)
     
Venue :
HKU SPACE Admiralty Learning Centre, 2/F & 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong. Detailed schedule available on request. Date, time, venue and workshops in Quangzhou may subject to change.
     
Examination and Assessment :

The Basic Principles and Practice of Medical Ultrasound module will be assessed by 1-hour written examination. For the UU's Medical Ultrasound module, assessment will be by both coursework and examination. Coursework will normally constitute 40% to the overall module result and the end of module examination (3-hour written paper) contributes 60%. For the Clinical Practice module, case study records and clinical skills will be assessed continuously by the clinical tutors throughout the module. The pass mark for all modules is 50%.

Students who failed in the written examinations will be given another opportunity of a re-sit examination. Those who failed in the Clinical Practice module assessment will be required to repeat the same module when it is next offered.

     
Graduation Requirement :
Students must normally attend at least 75% of the scheduled meetings. They have to pass all the examination and assessments for the award of the Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.
     
Admission Requirement :
Applicants should normally posses either
a.   a recognized medical qualification; or
b.   an Honorary Degree or Diploma of the College of Radiographers;
c.   a qualification deemed to be equivalent to a. or b. above
     
Course Fee :
Member of HKCFP   HK$32,000
Non-member   HK$64,000

Candidates should send their cheques in full payment on application.

Non-member who wants to enjoy the reduced fee as that of a College member must submit application for membership to the College separately and must be successfully admitted as a member before registration deadline. As process of membership admission takes time, non-member is strongly advised to apply as soon as possible.

All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
     
Library (Optional) :
HKU Library ticket charge is not included in the course fee. For members who have no free access to the library, the cost for the borrower tickets currently is HK$1,505 per annum.
     
Registration :
Registration is on first come first served basis. Priority will be given to members of HKCFP. Please call Ms Harrietta Lo at 2861 0230 for details. All cheques should be payable to "HKCFP Education Ltd". Deadline for application is 15 August 2003.