College News
The Hong Kong Practitioner VOLUME 25 / October 2003

Council News

 

1. The HKCFP 26th Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, 12 December 2003. Details are as follows:

 
(i) Time : 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Event : Chinese Buffet Dinner
       
(ii) Time : 9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  Event : Lecture: A Centre of Infectious Disease Control for Hong Kong
  Speaker : Dr Lam Ping Yan, JP
Director of Health,
Department of Health.
  Moderator : Dr Ruby S Y Lee
       
(iii) Time : 9:40 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  Event : 26th Annual General Meeting
       
Venue : To be confirmed
Admission : Member only, free of charge
Accreditation : 0.5 credit point (Category 5.3)
 
 
2. SARS Revisited Seminar - An Experience Sharing
 

On September 13, 2003, the College organized a SARS Revisited seminar. The theme was "While we cannot rule out any recurrence, we can prevent the consequences". Dr Donald Li, our President officiated the opening of the event by explaining the objectives and importance in organizing this forum. Dr Chiu Kun Ming and Dr Chan Kin Ling shared with us their personal experience from the Primary Care perspectives. Dr Ruby Lee released the recent research on the Effect of SARS on Consultations in Primary Care done by the Research Committee of the College. Dr Yu Wai Cho released his study on the possibility of asymptomatic infections by SARS coronavirus. Professor Joseph Sung and Dr Patrick Woo shared with us the clinical approach and appropriate diagnostic tests in managing SARS patients. Dr Stephen Foo emphasized the important role of Family Physicians in preventing the consequences of SARS. Dr the Hon. Lo Wing Lok enlightened the members on infection control measures. Lastly, Dr Vivian Wong discussed the preparation by Hospital Authority in the event of resurgence of SARS.

About 200 members attended the meeting enthusiastically. More than twenty reporters came to report this grand event. Our President and some of the speakers expressed their views on this topic to the public as well.

The Council took this opportunity to thank all the speakers and all those who helped in organizing the seminar.

 
 
From left to right: Dr Wong Hung Wai, Dr Vivian Wong, Dr the Hon. Lo Wing Lok, Dr Yu Wai Cho   From left to right: Dr Stephen Foo, Prof Joseph Sung, Dr Chiu Kun Ming
 
 
3. The Council APPROVED, on recommendation of the Membership Committee Chairman, the following applications for membership in October 2003 Council Meeting:-
 
Associate Membership : Dr CHEUK Christina
Dr HA King Hang
Dr LAI Chor Yat
Dr LEUNG Kim
Dr LIEW Ket Vui, Edmund
Dr NG Kwok Chuen, Bradford
Dr NG Mei Po, Jackie
Dr NG Tit Kei
Dr SUEN Kin Wing
Dr SY Hung Pan
Dr SZE Pui Ka
Dr WONG Kwok, Kitty
Dr YAN Chun Ting
(New Application)
    Dr YU Ho Ming
(Transfer from Student Member-ship)
    Dr TONG Ho
(Reinstatement)
 
 
Board of Education News 

 

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

 
 

OCTOBER 27, 2003 Monday

 
Trigeminal Neuralgia and Other Neurovascular Compression Syndromes
 
Speaker : Dr Leung Kar Ming, MBChB(CUHK), FRCS(EDIN), FCSHK, FHKAM
Senior Medical Officer,
Department of Neurosurgery,
Tuen Mun Hospital, NTW Cluster.
     
Chairman   Dr Wan Siu Hong,
Senior Medical Officer,
Department of Medicine and Geriatrics,
Tuen Mun Hospital, NTW Cluster.
     
Time : 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. Opening Speech
2:05 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lectures
     
Venue : Discussion Room, D1002,
1/F, Main Block, Tuen Mun Hospital.
     
Co-organizers : Department of Health,
The Hong Kong Medical Association,
Hong Kong Doctors Union,
Government Doctors' Association & Tuen Mun Hospital,
NTW Cluster, Hospital Authority.
     
Accreditation : 1 CME Point HKCFP (Category 5.3)
1 CME Point MCHK
     
Registration : Please contact Ms Liu at 2468 5906 or Ms Au-Yeung at 2468 5777 for registration.
     
Sponsored by
Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Ltd
 
 

OCTOBER 28, 2003 Tuesday

 
Simple Office Procedures for GP
 
Speaker : Dr Chow Kam Ming, MBBS(HK), FRCOG(UK), FHKAM(O&G)
Consultant,
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Princess Margaret Hospital & Caritas Medical Centre.
     
Time : 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Talk
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Question Time
     
Venue : Staff Lounge, 1/F, Wai Oi Block,
Caritas Medical Centre, 111 Wing Hong Street,
Shamshuipo, Kowloon.
 
Accreditation : 1 CME Point HKCFP (Category 5.3)
1 CME Point MCHK
 
Registration : Please contact Ms Helen Lo at 3408 7921 on or before 28 October 2003 for registration & parking permit.
 
 
 

OCTOBER 31, 2003 Friday

 
Allergy as a Systemic Disease and Asthma Control - Science vs Reality
 

Topics & Speakers

: (i) Allergy as a Systemic Disease
Dr Simon Wong,
MBBS(Syd), FRCSEd(ORL), FRCS(Glasg), FHKAM(Otorhinolaryngology)
    (ii) Asthma Control - Science vs Reality
Prof Leif Bjermer,
MD
Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology,
University of Lund, Sweden
Chairman : Dr Wong Ka Wah,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
       
Time : 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Buffet Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lecture
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Q&A
     
Venue : 2/F, The Ballroom, Langham Hotel
(formerly the Great Eagle Hotel),
8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.
     
Admission Fee :
Member   FREE
Non-member   HK$300.00
HKAM Registrant   HK$50.00
    All fees received are non-refundable and non-transferable.
 
Accreditation : 1 CME Point HKCFP (Category 5.3)
1 CME Point MCHK
Up to 2 CPD points (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log)
     
Registration : Registration will be first come first served.
 
Sponsored by
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Asia) Ltd.
 
 

NOVEMBER 2, 2003 Sunday

 
21st ENT Updates
(i) Opening Remarks
(ii) Common Head and Neck Tumours
(iii) Management of the Hearing Impaired
(iv) Office Based ENT Procedures
(v) Common Conditions - Don't be Caught
(vi) Slide Based Quiz
(vii) Concluding Remarks
 
Topics & Speakers

:

(i) Opening Remarks
Prof C A van Hasselt,
(ii) Common Head and Neck Tumours
Dr Lex Vlantis,
(iii) Management of the Hearing Impaired
Dr Michael Tong,
(iv) Office Based ENT Procedures
Dr Gordon Soo,
(v) Common Conditions - Don't be Caught
Dr John Woo,
(vi) Slide Based Quiz
Dr Johnny Mok
(vii) Concluding Remarks
Dr Raymond Lo
 
       
Chairman : Dr Chan Sze Luen, David,
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians.
     
Time : 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Buffet Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Lecture
3:20 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Tea Break
3:40 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Presentation of Certificates for ENT Clinical Attachment
3:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lecture
     
Venue : Postgraduate Education Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital.
     
Admission Fee :
Member   FREE
Non-member   HK$300.00
HKAM Registrant   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)
     
Registration : Registration will be first come first served.
     
Sponsored by
AstraZeneca Hong Kong Ltd
 
 

NOVEMBER 25, 2003 Tuesday

 
Common Gynaecological Problems in General Practice II
 
Speaker : Dr Cheung Kai Bun, MBBS(HK), FRCOG(UK), FHKAM(O&G)
Chief of Service,
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Tuen Mun Hospital, NTW Cluster.
     
Chairman : Dr Wan Siu Hong,
Senior Medical Officer,
Department of Medicine and Geriatrics,
Tuen Mun Hospital, NTW Cluster.
     
Time : 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. Opening Speech
2:05 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lectures
     
Venue : Discussion Room, D1002, 1/F,
Main Block, Tuen Mun Hospital.
     
Co-organizers : Department of Health,
The Hong Kong Medical Association, Hong Kong Doctors Union,
Government Doctors' Association & Tuen Mun Hospital,
NTW Cluster, Hospital Authority,
     
Accreditation : 1 CME Point HKCFP (Category 5.3)
1 CME Point MCHK
     
Registration : Please contact Ms Liu at 2468 5906 or Ms Au-Yeung at 2468 5777 for registration.
     
Sponsored by
Takeda Chemical Industries (Taiwan) Ltd
 
 

2003 Annual Refresher Course

The 2003 Annual Refresher Course will be held from November 25, 2003 to December 8, 2003. There will be eight Luncheon Lectures and two Workshops.

1 credit point will be awarded for each Luncheon Lecture and 3 credit points for each Workshop according to Category 5.5. 20 MCQs will be distributed for each session of the Refresher Course, i.e. there are a total of 10 MCQ papers. The MCQ answers have to be returned to the College Secretariat on the original question forms within 2 weeks of the completion of the Refresher Course (latest by December 23, 2003). A member will be awarded 1 extra CME point for a score of over 60% for each MCQ paper. CPD (Continuous Professional Development) will also be awarded for each session (subject to submission of satisfactory report of Professional Development Log); a maximum of two points can be scored for each session.

Those who have attended 70% or more of all the session of the Refresher Course will be awarded a "Certificate of Attendance". Members who attended the Annual Refresher Course 10 years or more will be awarded a free admission.

Registration is now open and must be made before 11th November 2003. As the number of space is limited, it will be offered on first come first served basis. Please fill in and return the enclosed registration form on page 524 to the College Secretariat as soon as possible. Please also note that admission fees are not refundable and admission tickets are not transferable. Ten free registrations for each Lecture and Workshop will be offered to student members who wish to apply for free registration, please call Ms Jessica Cheng at 2861 0220 before 18th November 2003.

 
 
Luncheon Lectures
 
Date : November 25 (Tue)
Topic : Recent Advances in Lipid Lowering in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease for Primary Care Physicians
Speaker : Dr Yu Cheuk Man
Moderator : Dr Tong Siu Man
Sponsor : Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Ltd
     
Date : November 27 (Thu)
Topic : New Direction in the Management of COPD
Speaker : Dr Thomas Mok
Moderator : Dr Mary Kwong
Sponsor : AstraZeneca HK Ltd
     
Date : November 28 (Fri)
Topic : Stroke Prevention in Clinical Practice for Primary Care Physicians
Speaker : Prof Raymond Cheung
Moderator : Dr Lam Wing Wo
Sponsor : Boehringer Ingelheim (HK) Ltd
     
Date : December 1 (Mon)
Topic : An Overview of Weight Management in Primary Care Setting
Speaker : Dr Lo Kwok Wing
Moderator : Dr Siu Ping Cheong
Sponsor : Abbott Laboratories Ltd
     
Date : December 2 (Tue)
Topic : A New Approach to the Management of Chronic Eczema
Speaker : Prof Henry Chan Hin Lee
Moderator : Dr Au-yeung Shiu Hing
Sponsor : Fujisawa HK Ltd
     
Date : December 4 (Thu)
Topic : Role of COX-2 in the Management of Acute Pain in Primary Care
Speaker : Dr Michael Irwin
Moderator : Dr Au Chi Lap
Sponsor : Pfizer Corporation HK Ltd
     
Date : December 5 (Fri)
Topic : ABC of Chronic Heart Failure in Your Clinic
Speaker : Dr Lau Yuk Kong
Moderator : Dr Chan Hung Wai
Sponsor : Servier Hong Kong Ltd
     
Date : December 8 (Mon)
Topic : Diagnosis and Recent Advances in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Speaker : Dr Kwan Chi Pong Ambrose
Moderator : Dr Chan Chun Hon
Sponsor : Novartis Pharmaceuticals (HK) Ltd
     
Venue : 2/F, Ballroom, Langham Hotel
(Formerly the Great Eagle Hotel),
8 Peking Road, Kowloon.
     
Time : 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Buffet Lunch
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Lecture
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Discussion
 
Sunday Workshops
 
Date : November 30 (Sun)
Topics : Respiratory Medicine Workshop
   
1.
Multiple Antibiotics Resistance Bacteria in a Cluster Hospital - Will It Become a Community Acquired Pathogen?
2. Practical Tips for the Management of Allergic Diseases - Asthma
3. Practical Tips for the Management of Allergic Diseases - Allergic Rhinitis
Speakers : Dr Que Tak Lun
Dr Adrian Wu
Dr Victor Abdullah
Moderator : Dr Yeung To Ling
Sponsor : GlaxoSmithKline
     
Date : December 7 (Sun)
Topics : Improving Quality of Life in Aging Population
   
1. Holistic Approach to Menopausal Treatment
2. Andropause and Hormonal Replacement Therapy in Men
3. Treatment of Depression and Anxiety in Primary Healthcare
Speakers : Dr Kostas Papadopoulos
Prof Juliana Chan
Dr Lee Wing King
Moderator : Dr Chan Sze Luen, David
Sponsor : Organon (HK) Ltd
     
Venue : 2/F, Ballroom, Langham Hotel
(Formerly the Great Eagle Hotel),
8 Peking Road, Kowloon.
     
Time : 2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
 
Registration Fees
 
Registration fees for the whole Refresher Course (including eight Luncheon Lectures and two Workshops) are:
 
Member : HK$1,500.00 HK$1,200.00
Non-member : HK$3,000.00 HK$2,400.00
HKAM Registrant : HK$1,500.00  
 
Spot admission fee for each Luncheon Lecture or Workshop is:
 
Member : HK$200.00
Non-member : HK$400.00
HKAM Registrant : HK$300.00
 
 

 

Diary - October to November 2003

Dates & Time

Topics
Venues

October 27, 2003 (Mon)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

Trigeminal Neuralgia and Other Neurovascular Compression Syndromes Discussion Room, D1002,
1/F, Main Block,
Tuen Mun Hospital.
October 28, 2003 (Tue)
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Simple Office Procedures for GP Staff Lounge, 1/F, Wai Oi Block,
Caritas Medical Centre,
111 Wing Hong Street, Shamshuipo.
October 31, 2003 (Fri)
1:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Allergy as a Systemic Disease and Asthma Control - Science vs Reality 2/F, The Ballroom, Langham Hotel
(formerly the Great Eagle Hotel),
8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.
November 2, 2003 (Sun)
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
21st ENT Updates
(i) Opening Remarks
(ii) Common Head and Neck Tumours
(iii) Management of the Hearing Impaired
(iv) Office Based ENT Procedures
(v) Common Conditions - Don't be Caught
(vi) Slide Based Quiz
(vii) Concluding Remarks
Postgraduate Education Centre,
Prince of Wales Hospital.
November 25, 2003 (Tue)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Common Gynaecological Problems in General Practice II Discussion Room, D1002,
1/F, Main Block,
Tuen Mun Hospital.
 
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.
     
 

 

 

Diploma in Family Medicine (HKCFP)

 
The Board is pleased to announce that Module III - Essentials of Family Medicine (Structured Lectures and Seminars) of the Course on Diploma in Family Medicine (DFM) organized by The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians is now open for admission to higher trainees.
 
Programme : 01 Nov 2003 (Sat) 1. Clinical Audit & Quality Assurance
Dr Cindy Lam
  29 Nov 2003 (Sat) 2. Chronic Illnesses
Dr Cynthia Chan
  06 Dec 2003 (Sat) 3. Research and Teaching in FM
Dr David Chao
  20 Dec 2003 (Sat) 4. Evidence Based Medicine
Dr Wun Yuk-Tsan
  07 Feb 2004 (Sat) 5. Care for the Elderly
Dr Lam Tai-Pong
  06 Mar 2004 (Sat) 6. Critical Appraisal
Dr Wun Yuk-Tsan
  03 Apr 2004 (Sat) 7. Anticipatory Care
Dr Wong Hung-Wai
  24 Apr 2004 (Sat) 8. Practice Management
Dr Donald Li
Aims:
1.
Strengthen knowledge in Family Medicine
2.
Understand the potential growth of Family Medicine
3.
Develop research and teaching skills in Family Medicine
   
Learning Activities:
1.
Lectures and Seminars,
2.
Assignment and Literature Review
   
Time:
Lectures and seminars will be held on Saturday afternoons (2:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.)
   
Venue:
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians, 8/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It may subject to change.
 
Admission Requirements:
HKCFP Higher Trainees
 
Admission Fee:
HK$4,000 (whole course - consist of 8 lectures) HK$600 (spot admission for each lecture)
 
All fees must be paid before commencement of the Course and upon receipt of official notice of admission. Fee paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
 
Accreditation:
Certificate will be issued upon completion of Module for Accreditation by Board of Vocational Training and Standards.
 
Registration:
Registration and admission is on first come first served basis. A completed reply slip must be returned to the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians with a crossed cheque payable to "HKCFP Holdings and Development Limited". Every successful applicant will be notified prior to the beginning of the Course. Please call Ms Jessica Cheng at 2861 0220 for any queries.
 
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H.K.C.F.P.
Room 701, 7/F, HKAM Jockey Club Building,
99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
(Fax no.: 2866 0616)
 
I enclose herewith a cheque for HK$
(made payable to "HKCFP Holdings and Development Limited") as payment in full for the above.
 
Name :
Address :
   
Tel No :
Signature :
Date :
   
 

Dear Sir,

I would like to register with the Module III - Essentials of Family Medicine on DFM in (please tick):

  Whole course (HK$4,000)
  Spot admission (HK$600 for each lecture)
   
01 Nov 03
  - Clinical Audit and Quality Assurance
29 Nov 03
  - Chronic Illnesses
06 Dec 03
  - Research and Teaching in FM
20 Dec 03
  - Evidence Based Medicine
07 Feb 04
  - Care for the Elderly
06 Mar 04
  - Critical Appraisal
03 Apr 04
  - Anticipatory Care
24 Apr 04
  - Practice Management
     
 
 

 
 
Diploma in Medical Ultrasound jointly organized by SPACE & HKCFP
 
Final Announcement


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 Jessica Cheng at 2861 0220 for details. All cheques should be payable to "HKCFP Education Ltd". Deadline for application is 7 November 2003.