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President’s Message

THE HONG KONGACADEMY OFMEDICINENEWSLETTER

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Autumn 2019

INTHIS ISSUE...

President’s Message

News and Announcements

Young Fellows Chapter

HKJC DPRI Updates

HKJC ILCM Updates

Event Highlights

Some of the events attended by the President and Officers

Fellows CONNECT

Special Offers for Academy Fellows

Organising Your Events at the Academy

Dear Fellows and colleagues,

Hong Kong has witnessed much social unrest this summer. Despite the current challenging situation, I believe each of you will remain professional and work together to protect the health of Hong Kong. It is our most important mission to ensure quality healthcare is delivered and patient safety is assured. As always, the Academy has been working hard to maintain high standards of specialist training through promoting knowledge exchange and developing collaboration.

First, publishing medical journals is one of the effective ways to facilitate medical research and knowledge sharing. Thanks to the efforts of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Press, I am glad that the Hong Kong Medical Journal (HKMJ) has achieved great improvements over the past year. The 2018 Journal Impact Factor of the HKMJ has grown to 1.588 from 1.226 in 2017. We have also seen a substantial increase of 18% in the proportion of articles that involved international collaboration from 2016 to 2018. I hope you will continue to support HKMJ in the future.

Second, establishing collaboration with medical authorities and organisations outside Hong Kong not only strengthens our unique position in promoting postgraduate medical training, but also fosters synergy that helps enhance the overall standard of specialists and quality of healthcare services. Regarding our work in the Greater Bay Area, I would like to report two important events that have taken place in recent months. On 2 July, established by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and Shenzhen Medical Doctor Association, the SZ-HK Medical Specialist Training Centre was formally unveiled. In addition, Academy Officers and College presidents or representatives attended the Inauguration of the Macao Academy of Medicine cum Fellowship Conferment Ceremony on 13 July. We also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Macao Academy of Medicine to extend our collaboration on specialist training. In October, Vice President (Education and Examinations) Professor Gilberto Leung and I will visit the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences to discuss collaboration between Korea and Hong Kong.

Third, organising medical conferences can gather local, regional and international educationalists and experts to exchange ideas. On 6 to 8 December, the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, and the 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 at the Academy building. The theme is “People-centred Care: Towards Value-based Innovations”. The three Academies share the same principles in medical postgraduate training and the same colossal demand in primary healthcare. This conference will serve as a good platform for medical practitioners to share clinical knowledge and experience and foster future collaborations. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting and momentous event in the coming December.

Last, none of our achievements will be possible without the generous support of Fellows. To promote engagement, as well as to improve the sense of belonging and strengthen cohesion amongst Fellows, we have recently set up the Social Subcommittee, which is chaired by our Elected Council Member Dr Clara Wu. The Subcommittee is planning a series of activities in the coming months, including a Fellows’ Get-Together, the Golf Tournament, a Nature & Heritage Walk, and an Organic Farm Family Outing, as well as the Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament to be held early next year. Stay tuned for more details!

Prof CS LauPresident

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News and AnnouncementsNew CME / CPD Principles & Guidelines 2020–22A revised set of CME/CPD Guidelines has been approved and will become effective from the next cycle. Minor changes are in Section 10, in which the new Guidelines reflect the new requirement from Medical Council of Hong Kong for the Academy to provide information on CME/CPD of all Fellows after the end of cycle (instead of providing the information on those non-compliance cases only in the past).

Fellows can download the new guidelines from the website or using the QR code:https://www.hkam.org.hk/news/list/201908/HKAM%20CME-CPD%20Guideline%202020-22.pdf

Admission of New Fellows, 20 June 2019A total of 115 new Fellows were admitted at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 20 June 2019.

Outstanding Fellows Honoured on the Hong Kong SAR Establishment DayThe Academy congratulates the following distinguished Fellows, who were recognised with honours on the Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day (1 July 2019).

Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS)Prof LEONG Chi-yan, GBS, JP (The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS)Dr the Honourable LAM Ching-choi, SBS, JP (Hong Kong College of Paediatricians)Prof CHAN Ka-leung, Francis, SBS, JP (Hong Kong College of Physicians)

Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) Dr CHING Cheuk-tuen, Regina, BBS, JP (Hong Kong College of Community Medicine)

Medal of Honour (MH)Dr CHAN CHENG Yuk-hing, Deborah, MH (The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong)

Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community ServiceDr LAM Kin-kwan (Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine)

Justices of the Peace (JP)Dr CHENG Ning-man, JP (Hong Kong College of Physicians)Dr FAN Yuen-man, Cecilia, JP (The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians)

Latest Impact Factor of the Hong Kong Medical JournalThe Academy is delighted that the 2018 Journal Impact Factor of the Hong Kong Medical Journal (HKMJ) is 1.588 (Journal Citation Reports, Clarivate 2019), which is a remarkable improvement over the 2017 Impact Factor (1.226). The proportion of articles that involved international collaboration increased from 1.3% in 2016 to 19.3% in 2018, reflecting an increase in high-quality international submissions and the growing appeal of HKMJ beyond Hong Kong.

The Editor-in-Chief of HKMJ and Editor of the Academy Prof Martin Wong would like to express sincere gratitude to the Editorial Board members, International Advisers, reviewers, and editorial office staff, who have dedicated their time and effort to producing the HKMJ over the past year. Most of all, the Academy wishes to send appreciation to Fellows and other authors who have provided support by submitting their articles to the HKMJ, and without whom the HKMJ would not be able to thrive as it has.

Since 1995, the HKMJ has been serving readers by publishing high-quality original research and review articles reflecting the current practice in the science and art of medicine and public health in Hong Kong. The HKMJ looks forward to the submissions and unwavering support from Fellows, to continue growing and improving the HKMJ in the future.

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Missing FellowsThe Academy and the Colleges have lost contact with the following Fellows and need your assistance in locating them. If you happen to know their whereabouts, please contact the Academy Secretariat by telephone at (852) 2871 8888, fax at (852) 2505 5577 or email to hkam@hkam.org.hk, or ask the Fellows concerned to contact us directly.• LING,ChoFengFrancis(TheHongKongCollegeofObstetriciansandGynaecologists)• CHOW,WunChungStephen(CollegeofOphthalmologistsofHongKong)• WONG,WingHungAndrew(TheCollegeofSurgeonsofHongKong)

4th AMM-AMS-HKAM Tripartite Congress cum 53rd Singapore-Malaysia Congress of Medicine & Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2019, 6–8 December 2019The 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 to 8 December 2019. The Congress theme is “People-centred Care: Towards Value-based Innovations”.

Details about the programme can be found at the Congress website: http://tripartitecongress2019hk.com

Call for abstracts: The Congress welcomes the submission of abstracts around the main theme for poster presentation on or before 20 September 2019.

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Young Fellows ChapterThe Young Fellows Chapter (YFC) was established in July 2017 and the third term of office of the YFC began on 1 July 2019. Members of the YFC, nominated by each of the 15 Colleges, are all enthusiastic and energetic Fellows of the Academy conferred within the last 10 years. In addition to nurturing young leadership by engaging young Fellows in the Academy’s activities, another important objective of the YFC is to act as a platform for communication between young Fellows and the Academy Council.

Membership of the YFC Governing Council, 2019–2020

Chair Dr Shiobhon Y Luk Hong Kong College of Radiologists

Vice-chair Dr SY Tse The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians

Honorary Secretary Dr Paul A Koljonen The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Honorary Treasurer Dr HW Cho The Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists

IT Officer Dr YK Chong The Hong Kong College of Pathologists

Members Dr CH Cheung The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists

Dr HC Fong Hong Kong College of Community Medicine

Dr Julianna CH Liew The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong

Dr SH Yeung Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine

Dr KW Cheung The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Dr Jason CS Yam The College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong

Dr Wilson YK Chan Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

Dr SY Chan Hong Kong College of Physicians

Dr PW Cheng The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists

Dr CN Chong The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong

Group photo taken at the 12th YFC meeting at which the 2nd term handed over to the 3rd term of office. From left: Dr Paul A Koljonen, Academy CEO Mr Aaron Cheng, Honorary Treasurer Dr Yu-fat Chow, Vice President (Education and Examinations) Prof Gilberto KK Leung, Dr Hung-wai Cho, Dr Joseph Chung, Dr Kenny Kwan, Dr Siu-ming Mak, Dr Shiobhon Y Luk, Dr Julianna CH Liew, Dr Shuk-ying Chan, Dr Ho-ching Fong, Dr Sze-hoi Yeung, Dr Sut-yee Tse, Dr Heyson Chan, Dr Vivian Ng, Dr Yeow-kuan Chong, Dr Ka-wang Cheung, and Dr Jason CS Yam.

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HKJC DPRI Updates4th Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response 2019, 28–30 June 2019The 4th Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response (ACDPR) 2019 took place at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine in Hong Kong, from 28 to 30 June 2019. The 4th ACDPR 2019, with the theme ‘Reduce Risks | Build Resilience’, was sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and was organised by Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI). The 4th ACDPR 2019 provided a platform for researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and other stakeholders in both government and non-government sectors involved in disaster risk reduction and resilience to come together to discuss, share, and exchange ideas to contribute to priority areas in the theme.

The Conference drew 250 delegates from different sectors, over 40 VIP guests from various institutes, and 14 speakers from 7 countries. It saw 3 days of workshops, visits, plenary presentations, parallel sessions and round-table discussions. In addition, the Conference Exhibition attracted 10 exhibitors to showcase their work and share their knowledge with delegates.

Delegates appreciating the Keynote Speakers Keynote Speakers addressing questions by delegates

The programme started with two Keynote speeches on ‘Survive and Thrive: Lessons from 100RC’s Global Urban Resilience Movement’ and ‘China’s Emergency Management Institutional Reform: Background, Progress and Challenge’. There was active exchange between speakers and delegates.

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HKJC ILCM UpdatesThe First Hong Kong-Shenzhen Simulation Education Conference, Shenzhen, 8–9 July 2019Vice-President (General Affairs) Dr CC Lau officiated the opening ceremony of the first Hong Kong-Shenzhen Simulation Education Conference, organised by The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital and Guangdong Medical Doctor Association, and delivered a welcome speech. Being one of the co-organisers, HKJC ILCM of the Academy invited Dr Kate Morse of the Center for Medical Simulation to share experience at the Conference.

Panel experts sharing ideas in a round-table discussion Meet and greet between delegates from different sectors

The programmes continued with parallel sessions including the following sub-themes: Climate Change and Disaster Risks; Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications; Disaster Risk Financing and Transfer; Major Incident and Mass Casualty Management; Innovations in Disaster Management; and WHO Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management. The Conference ended with a round-table discussion on Multi-sectoral Efforts to Build Resilience, in which experts from different sectors used Typhoon Mangkhut as an example to examine and discuss how resilience could be enhanced through long-term collaboration.

The Conference received very positive feedback from delegates that it met expectations and had provided a valuable platform to network with experts and potential collaborators.

The post-conference report, presentation files, webinars, and photos of the 4th ACDPR 2019 are available from the Conference website: http://acdpr.hkjcdpri.org.hk/download.php.

Officiating guests of the Conference – 8 July 2019

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HKJC ILCM Upcoming Course

Course Title Course Date in 2019

1 Debriefing Skills for Simulation Instructor Course (DSSIC) – 2-day • 23–24November(Sat–Sun)

For the above course, applications have opened and will close about 1 month before the first course day. For details, please visit ILCM website (www.hkjcilcm.hk).Enquiries: 2871 8718 or hkjcilcm@hkam.org.hk

Workshop on Simulation Education and DebriefingAfter the welcoming symposium on the first day, HKAM delegates conducted the Simulation Education and Debriefing Workshop at The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital as a thematic event of the Conference. The delegation included ILCM directors, experienced faculty, and Dr Kate Morse, an expert on Medical Simulation Education from the Center for Medical Simulation, Harvard University. This one-day workshop introduced emerging and innovative medical simulation training methods to 24 medical counterparts in Guangdong Province. The Workshop included enlightening mini-lectures, dynamic scenarios, and interactive debriefing practice. This innovative training method, the faculty’s sophisticated training techniques, and their whole-hearted commitment took the novice participants by surprise. This had an enormous impact on the participants, which was reflected in the feedback session. With this successful and encouraging outcome, all organising parties are keen to explore further collaboration in promoting simulation education.

Demonstration of simulation equipment

Group photo of Workshop instructors and participants – 9 July 2019

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Event HighlightsDinner Meeting with Mainland Delegates, 3 May 2019The President and Officers hosted a dinner to welcome the representatives from the Guangdong Medical Doctor Association, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University and The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University attending the Medical Education Conference on 4 May 2019. They exchanged views on the specialist training systems in China and Hong Kong.

Establishment of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Medical Specialist Training Centre, 2 July 2019With support from the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Medical Specialist Training Centre was formally established by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and Shenzhen Medical Doctor Association on 2 July 2019. President Prof CS Lau, together with Deputy Mayor of Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government Ms Wu Yihuan and representatives from Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Shenzhen Medical Doctor Association, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Medicine, and The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, officiated the unveiling ceremony held in Shenzhen. Presidents and representatives of Academy Colleges also attended the ceremony to celebrate this milestone. The Centre, based in The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, is expected to help raise the standard of health services in Shenzhen which would also benefit those Hong Kong people living in the Greater Bay Area with quality medical services.

Some of the events attended by the President and OfficersInternal Medicine Meeting of American College of Physicians, 11–13 April 2019Honorary Treasurer Dr Yu-fat Chow attended the American College of Physicians’ annual meeting in Philadelphia and was engaged in the discussion about “Global Experiences and Initiatives to Promote Physicians Wellbeing” at an International Forum with other global health leaders. Dr Chow also joined the procession of the American College of Physicians’ convocation on behalf of the Academy.

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Meeting with Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Shenzhen, 5 May 2019Invited by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association (CMDA), President Prof CS Lau, Vice-President (General Affairs) Dr CC Lau, Honorary Treasurer Dr Yu-fat Chow and CEO Mr Aaron Cheng attended a meeting with the Vice President Qi Xue-jin and representatives of the CMDA on 5 May in Shenzhen. The Academy’s representatives shared their experience and suggestions regarding the CMDA’s plan to establish a Chinese academy. The meeting was fruitful, and the Academy will continue to contribute views on this initiative.

Annual Scientific Congress and Convocation Ceremony of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 6–7 May 2019President Prof CS Lau attended the Convocation Ceremony of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 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 leader-ship, and mentorship.

Annual Meeting of the Postgraduate Medical Education Working Committee of Guangdong Medical Doctor Association, Shenzhen, 20–21 April 2019The Postgraduate Medical Education Working Committee of Guangdong Medical Doctor Association organised its Annual Meeting on 20 to 21 April. The theme was the application of simulation training in resident training. President Prof CS Lau delivered a presentation on simulation training and faculty development. He also chaired one of the sessions and exchanged views with the speakers and participants.

Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Joint Fellowship Conferment Ceremony, 8 May 2019 President Prof CS Lau, who attended the ceremony as a platform guest, addressed the newly admitted College fellows and expressed his sincerest congratulations on their remarkable accomplishments.

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Conferment Ceremony of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing, 11 May 2019President Prof CS Lau attended the ceremony as a platform guest and shared the happiness of the newly admitted fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing who have achieved a successful milestone in their career.

Hospital Authority Convention, 14–15 May 2019President Prof CS Lau attended the opening ceremony of the Hospital Authority Convention. Following practice established over the past years, the Academy was invited to coordinate a special session. The topic of the session chaired by Honorary Treasurer Dr Yu-fat Chow was “Collaborations in the Specialist Training – the International Perspectives”, featuring two talks delivered by President Prof CS 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 (Education and Examinations) Prof Gilberto Leung also made a presentation on “Medical Professionalism – Local Views” in a separate session titled “Medical Professionalism”.

Advances in Medicine Conference, 25 May 2019President Prof CS Lau attended the conference organised 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 2019The 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 CS 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 YW 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.

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The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 31st Anniversary Ceremony, 1 June 2019President Prof CS Lau attended The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 31st Anniversary Ceremony as a platform guest. He also addressed the newly admitted College fellows and expressed his sincerest congratulations on their remarkable accomplishments.

Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition “The Hong Kong Ophthalmological Development: Past, Present and Beyond”, 2 June 2019President Prof CS Lau attended as the Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony of the exhibition. Taking place at the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences from June to September 2019, the exhibition also celebrates the 65th anniversary of the Hong Kong Ophthalmological Society and the 25th anniversary of the College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong.

32nd Conjoint Fellowship Conferment and Diploma Presentation Ceremony and 30th Dr Sun Yat Sen Oration of the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians, 9 June 2019Vice-President (Education and Examination) Prof Gilberto Leung attended the ceremony as a platform guest and shared the happiness of the newly admitted fellows who have achieved a successful milestone in their career.

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Conferment of the Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, 23 June 2019In recognition of President Prof CS Lau’s significant contributions to medicine, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland awarded him an Honorary Fellowship, their highest honour.

Inauguration of the Macao Academy of Medicine cum Fellowship Conferment Ceremony, 13 July 2019President and Officers of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM) as well as Presidents and representatives of the 15 Academy Colleges attended the Inauguration of the Macao Academy of Medicine (MAM) cum Fellowship Conferment Ceremony on 13 July 2019. The MAM was established under the Health Bureau of Macao SAR Government to promote and strengthen postgraduate medical education and training.

President Prof CS Lau delivered the keynote lecture on the topic of “Disruptions in Medicine” at the Inaugural cum Fellowship Conferment Ceremony. He shared the various disruptions that caused changes to medical practice and explained that anticipation of disruptions was key to the development of future health policies and training of the next generation of doctors.

On the same day, the presidents of HKAM and MAM signed a Memorandum of Understanding to extend the collaboration on specialist training among the two academies. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government Dr Alexis Tam, Secretary for Food and Health of the Hong Kong SAR Government Prof Sophia Chan, Director of Health of the Hong Kong SAR Government Dr Constance Chan, Director of Health Bureau of the Macao SAR Government Dr Lei Chin-ion as well as representatives of the HKAM and MAM.

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Fellows CONNECT Social Subcommittee formed to connect Fellows

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Stay tuned to the e-blasts on membership services or check Fellows’ section of the Academy’s website for updates on other activities organised by the Social Subcommittee

Interest Group Activity Date Deadline for Registration

Sports & Wellness Nature & Heritage Walk 10 November 2019 (Sunday) 30 October 2019

Blood Donation 6 December 2019 (Friday) N/A

Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament February - March 2020 N/A

Arts & Culture Photo-taking during Nature & Heritage Walk 10 November 2019 (Sunday) 30 October 2019

For enquiries or registration after deadlines, please contact us at connect@hkam.org.hk.

Registration Open: 2019 Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and Medical Alumni Golf TournamentThe 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 https://page.hkam.org.hk/golf2019. Click here to register nowDeadline for Entry: 16 September 2019Enquiry: golf@hkam.org.hk

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Editorial BoardProf Martin Wong (Editor)Dr David FangDr CC LauProf CS LauDr YL YuMr Aaron Cheng

Chief Operations OfficerMs Camellia Chau

Managing EditorMr Alan Purvis

PresidentProf CS LauVice-PresidentsDr CC LauProf Gilberto LeungHon SecretaryProf Henry ChanHon TreasurerDr YF ChowEditorProf Martin WongEx-officio MembersCollege PresidentsProf CW CheungDr Thomas TsangDr Edmond PowDr Axel SiuDr David ChaoProf TY LeungDr Nancy YuenDr WP YauDr Victor AbdullahDr Winnie TseDr Michael ChanProf Philip LiDr Roger NgDr CK LawProf Paul LaiElected Council MembersDr PP ChenProf Gabriel LeungDr HT LukDr WL TangDr Clara Wu

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