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8COLLEGE NEWSDiploma in Family Medicine (HKCFP) 2026-2027 Module I %u2013 Principles of Family Medicine (Distance Learning)Aims:1. Learn concepts of Family Medicine2. Understand the role of a Family Doctor and scope of Family MedicineContents: Definition of Family Physicians, Family Physicians%u2019 Functions, Core Values of Family Medicine, Consultation, Future of Family MedicineModule II %u2013 Common Problems in Family Medicine (Distance Learning)Aims:1. Enhance consultation, communication and problem solving skills2. Understand the diagnostic formulation process in Family MedicineContents: Four clinical scenarios. Each clinical scenario is further divided into several questions covering different areas in general practice*Module III - Essentials of Family Medicine (Structured Seminars and Tutorials)Aims: 1. Strengthen knowledge in Family Medicine2. Understand the potential growth of Family Medicine3. Develop research and teaching skills in Family MedicineContents: Practice Management, Care of Elderly, Chronic Disease Management, Anticipatory Care, Clinical Audit & Research, Mental Health, Musculo-skeletal Problems, Evidence Based Medicine & Critical Appraisal*Module IV - Clinical Updates (Updates and FM Clinical Skills Enhancements)Aims: Acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills in selected specialtiesContents:THREE update seminars*Module V - Practical Family Medicine (Practical Workshops)Aims: Enhance practical and communication skills in Family Medicine by Practical Workshops in selected areas including CPR, Consultation Skills, Counselling Skills, Women%u2019s Health, Orthopaedic Injection and Musculo-Skeletal MedicineContents: Four compulsory and two elective Practical Workshops in selected areas including Advanced Primary Care Life Support (APCLS), Consultation Skills, Counselling Skills, Women%u2019s Health, Orthopaedic Injection and Musculo-Skeletal MedicineThe Board is pleased to announce that the Diploma Course in Family Medicine (DFM) organized by The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians will commence in August 2026.The course consists of FIVE modules. Modules I & II will be delivered by Local Distance Learning. Modules III, IV & V consist of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and FM clinical skills enhancements. The whole course requires ONE year of part-time study.Details of the course are as follows:1.Objectives:i)To provide knowledgeable, pragmatic and structured teaching in Family Medicine for medical practitionersii)To encourage professional development of practising medical practitioners and to provide an intermediate step to fellowship qualifications in Family Medicineiii)To improve standards and quality in the practice of Family Medicine2.Syllabus: The course consists of FIVE compulsory modules. Doctors who have graduated from the course are expected to have acquired:i)Current concepts about nature of Family Medicineii)Knowledge and skills in consultation, counselling and problem solvingiii)Knowledge and skills in common practice procedures and emergency care required for good quality family practiceiv)Understandings towards the role of Family Doctors as gatekeepers of the health-care system and in providing cost-effective primary care to the community3.Articulations:The Course allows (up to a fixed maximum percentage of the Course units) articulations or cross recognition of previous Family Medicine training programmes that provide learning units equivalent to that of the above syllabus. Participants who wish to apply for such articulations have to submit evidence of relevant training together with their applications. The granting of articulations is however, completely at the discretion and decision of the Board of DFM.*Modules III - V would be scheduled on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.Training Funding Scheme for PCD (Primary Care Directory) Doctors by Primary Healthcare Commission, The Health BureauThe Primary Healthcare Commission has approved an initiative to enhance training subsidies for Primary Care Doctors enrolled in DFM 2026-2027. Doctors who are registered in the Primary Care Directory (PCD) and have met the course requirements are eligible to apply for reimbursement with the details as follows:For more information and the details of Training Funding Scheme for Healthcare Professionals, please visit the District Health Centre website: https://www.dhc.gov.hk/en/healthcare_service_providers.html#trainingEligible subsidy applicantsSubsidisationPrimary Care Doctors enrolled in the Primary Care Directory (i.e. %u201cPCD doctors%u201d)PCD doctors joining Primary Healthcare Co-care Network (Chronic Disease Co-Care Scheme doctors)50% of course fee or $23,000, whichever is lower PCD doctors NOT joining Primary Healthcare Co-care Network25% of course fee or $11,500, whichever is lower