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HKCFP Certificate Course In Essential Family Medicine 2026-2027The HKCFP Certificate Course in Essential Family Medicine (CCEFM) is designed to meet the training needs of practicing primary care doctors who would like to refresh or update their clinical knowledge and skills relevant to Family Medicine practice. The curriculum of this course also forms part of the well-established HKCFP Diploma in Family Medicine (DFM) course. Our teaching faculty are experienced clinicians working in primary care, in secondary care and in academia. The course has been designed to enhance the course participants%u2019 competencies in daily Family Medicine practice in the community.1. OBJECTIVES: i. To provide knowledgeable, pragmatic and structured training in Family Medicine for medical practitioners ii. To encourage professional development of practising medical practitioners iii. To improve standards and quality in Family Medicine practice by adopting holistic patient-centered care via an integrated care approach2. SYLLABUS: The CCEFM consists of THREE segments, including Modules III, IV (FM attachment + Update) and parts of Module V in the Diploma in Family Medicine (DFM). Doctors who have graduated from the CCEFM are expected to have acquired the following essential concepts and course contents: i. The role of Family Doctors particular in providing cost-e%u008aective primary care to the community ii. The essential knowledge and skills on common problems encountered in Family Medicine iii. Enhancement in the consultation and problem solving skills iv. Acquiring the knowledge and skills in common practice procedures related to family practice 3. AWARDS/CREDITS: i. After completion of all the components and course requirements (max. within TWO years), a certificate will be awarded to the successful candidates ii. The completed modules and credits can be accredited towards the quotable HKCFP DFM course, if the candidates would like to enroll into DFM course subsequently iii. 25 CME and 5 CPD credit points will also be awarded by HKCFP.4. COURSE CONTENT: Segment I %u2013 Essentials of Family Medicine (Structured Seminars) Objectives:%uf0b2 Strengthen knowledge in Family Medicine%uf0b2 Understand the potential growth of Family Medicine%uf0b2 Enable evidence-based Family Medicine practice Contents: Anticipatory Care, Elderly Care and related issues, Chronic Disease Management, Common Musculoskeletal Problems, Evidence Based Medicine & Critical Appraisal, Mental Health, Practice Management; and Clinical Audit, Research & Teaching in Family Medicine. Segment II %u2013 Problem Solving and Clinical Updates Objectives:%uf0b2 Acquire in-depth knowledge by clinical scenario/simulated cases in our daily Family Medicine practice%uf0b2 Transfer the practical skills and hand-on experience by interactive learning methods led by Family Medicine Fellows Contents: A site visit plus scenario based training including Diagnostic Challenges on Common Symptoms, Problem-based Learning on Chronic Disease, Motivational Interviewing, Child Health, Women%u2019s Health, Men%u2019s Health and Aging and End-of-Life. Segment III %u2013 Practical Family Medicine (Practical Workshops) Objectives:%uf0b2 Enhance practical and communication skills in Family Medicine by practical workshops in selected areas%uf0b2 Transfer the practical skills and hand-on experience by interactive learning methods Contents: One compulsory and one elective Practical Workshops in selected areas including Consultation Skills, Counselling Skills, Women%u2019s Health, Orthopaedic Injection and Musculo-Skeletal Medicine5. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Registered Medical Practitioner with Bachelor's degree in Medicine.6. TEACHING STAFF: A panel of experienced academic medical professionals in Family Medicine, hospital specialists and experienced Fellows or Trainers of HKCFP will be invited to teach in the programme.7. TEACHING MEDIUM: English (Cantonese may be used in some sessions in the course)8. COURSE FEES: Administration fee for application HK$ 2,000plus Enrolment for the complete Certificate Course HK$ 26,000 for members HK$ 52,000 for Non-membersOr Enrolment for individual session: Single session from Segment I and Segment II HK$ 2,000 for members HK$ 3,900 for Non-members Single Session from Segment III HK$ 2,500 for members HK$ 5,000 for Non-members All fees must be paid upon application and before commencement of the course. ALL fees paid are NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.9. APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application are now open. A completed application form must be returned to The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians with the following: i. Photocopy of the current Annual Practising Certificate; ii. A recent photo of the applicant (passport size); iii. A signed %u201cDisclaimer of Liability%u201d; iv. An administration fee for application of HK$2,000 by crossed cheque payable to %u201cHKCFP Education Limited%u201d. This fee is non-refundable; v. A Course Fee in appropriate amount by crossed cheque payable to %u201cHKCFP Education Limited%u201d. This fee is non-transferable and non-refundable. Successful applicants will be notified by an o%u00a5cial letter of admission after the application deadline. The eligibility of candidates is subject to the final approval of the Board of Diploma in Family Medicine. Information and application forms can be obtained from the College or can be downloaded at the College Website (http://www.hkcfp.org.hk). Please contact the College secretariat, Ms. Alky YU or Ms. Nana CHOY by email to dfm@hkcfp.org.hk for any enquiries. Application Deadline: 30 June 2026*Course syllabus and schedule may be subject to change without prior notification