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Call for registration as an expert witness
<div class="az-element az-section" style="" data-az-id="gb9o1et69o" data-azat-pid="gbztgq83ap" id="gbztgq83ap" data-azb="az_section"><div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gb6oicarso" data-azat-pid="gb6qsq1vou" id="gb6qsq1vou" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true"><p>The Academy has been approached from time to time by the Hong Kong Police Force and other government departments, The Medical Council of Hong Kong, The Dental Council of Hong Kong, as well as legal firms, for assistance in identifying Fellows who could be expert witness. In this regard, the Academy has invited Fellows who are interested in being expert witness to submit information to the Secretariat since 2010. A List was compiled and has been made available to many enquirers upon formal request since then. The role of the Academy is a coordinator, and Fellows selected to assist in particular cases would be contacted directly by the parties concerned. The Academy will not be involved in any of those cases. Fellows who wish to have their names added to this List may now complete and return the reply form to the Academy before 30 April 2021.<br><em>(Note: Those included in the List should be able to conduct themselves fairly and professionally, and be able to produce an impartial expert report of adequate quality.)</em></p><ul><li><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Expert%20Witness%20List%20Reply%20Form_.doc" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Expert%20Witness%20List%20Reply%20Form_.doc" target="_blank">Expert Witness - Reply Form</a></li></ul></div></div></div>
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Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees (Extension of deadline - 30 July 2021)
<div class="az-element az-section" style="" data-az-id="gbhsh3yptu" data-azat-pid="gb39m5yvk5" id="gb39m5yvk5" data-azb="az_section"><div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-row row az-row--sm" style="" data-az-id="gb4k2n7wdw" data-azat-pid="gbpb7b7x2o" id="gbpb7b7x2o" data-azb="az_row" data-azat-device="sm" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-sm-8" style="" data-az-id="gbce3tfw5y" data-azat-pid="gbclo5cagq" id="gbclo5cagq" data-azb="az_column" data-azat-width="2/3" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gbsntyf1d1" data-azat-pid="gb262hetet" id="gb262hetet" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true"><p>The Academy is now calling for submissions for the Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees (BORT). The prize designs to recognise excellence in research done by doctors who are in specialist training. To enable more participation and sufficient time for preparation, the submission deadline for BORT has been extended to 30 July 2021, Friday (postmark). Interested trainee doctors may refer to the following documents for more details:</p><ul><li><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee%20(Extended%20deadline).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee%20(Extended%20deadline).pdf" target="_blank">Information about Prize for Best Original Research by Trainee</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" target="_blank"></a></li><li>Abstract form (<a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" target="_blank"></a>, <a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" target="_blank">Word</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" target="_blank"></a>)</li><li><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20sample.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20sample.pdf" target="_blank">Abstract sample</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" target="_blank"></a></li></ul></div></div><div class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-sm-4" style="" data-az-id="gb6v82whkb" data-azat-pid="gbsgs4rz9d" id="gbsgs4rz9d" data-azb="az_column" data-azat-width=" 1/3" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-image" data-az-id="gbrfx7bg28" data-azat-pid="gb7f1sgm7r" id="gb7f1sgm7r" data-azb="az_image" data-azat-image="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/20200408_155818_edited.jpg?fid=706" data-azat-height=""><img class="az-image-content " src="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/20200408_155818_edited.jpg?fid=706" alt="" title="" style="width: 100%;"></div></div></div></div></div><script src="/modules/dxpr_builder/dxpr_builder/dxpr_frontend.min.js"></script>
Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees
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Register now: Medical Education Conference 2021
<div class="az-element az-section" style="" data-az-id="gb9rl83co0" data-azat-pid="gb2gagibeq" id="gb2gagibeq" data-azb="az_section"><div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-image" data-az-id="gbbdzbsete" data-azat-pid="gb7ftu0xhp" id="gb7ftu0xhp" data-azb="az_image" data-azat-image="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/MEC2021_Banner_Printing_low_192x48in_0.jpg?fid=712" data-azat-height=""><img class="az-image-content " src="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/MEC2021_Banner_Printing_low_192x48in_0.jpg?fid=712" alt="" title="" style="width: 100%;"></div><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gbougpugex" data-azat-pid="gbejgytdy3" id="gbejgytdy3" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true"><p><br>The Academy is organising the Medical Education Conference (MEC) on 22 May 2021 (Saturday). The MEC, themed <strong>“E-learning and Assessment in the New Normal”</strong> this year, features inspirational plenaries and interactive workshops. A symposium engaging young Fellows and trainees will also be organised. </p><p>Please click <a data-cke-saved-href="/events/register-now-medical-education-conference-2021" href="/events/register-now-medical-education-conference-2021">here </a>for more details.</p></div></div></div>
The Academy is organising the Medical Education Conference on 22 May 2021.
academyfocus (Spring 2021)
<div class="az-element az-section" data-az-id="gbgv0c1gis" data-azat-pid="gbgv0c1gis" data-azb="az_section" id="gbgv0c1gis" style=""> <div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"> <div class="az-element az-text" data-az-id="gbk7twnp9h" data-azat-pid="gbk7twnp9h" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true" id="gbk7twnp9h" style=""> <p>From 2021, <strong>academy<em>focus</em></strong> will only be available online. Fellows will receive an email announcement when each new issue is available, and the issue can be read or downloaded from the new Academy website. The <a href="/academyfocus" target="_blank">latest issue (Spring 2021)</a> is available now.</p> <p>Fellows with any comments or suggestions regarding <strong>academy<em>focus</em></strong>, please contact the Editorial Board: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> </div> </div> </div>
academyfocus (Spring 2021) is available online now.
![](/sites/default/files/2021-03/Call%20for%20registration%20as%20an%20expert%20witness.jpg)
Call for registration as an expert witness
<div class="az-element az-section" style="" data-az-id="gb9o1et69o" data-azat-pid="gbztgq83ap" id="gbztgq83ap" data-azb="az_section"><div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gb6oicarso" data-azat-pid="gb6qsq1vou" id="gb6qsq1vou" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true"><p>The Academy has been approached from time to time by the Hong Kong Police Force and other government departments, The Medical Council of Hong Kong, The Dental Council of Hong Kong, as well as legal firms, for assistance in identifying Fellows who could be expert witness. In this regard, the Academy has invited Fellows who are interested in being expert witness to submit information to the Secretariat since 2010. A List was compiled and has been made available to many enquirers upon formal request since then. The role of the Academy is a coordinator, and Fellows selected to assist in particular cases would be contacted directly by the parties concerned. The Academy will not be involved in any of those cases. Fellows who wish to have their names added to this List may now complete and return the reply form to the Academy before 30 April 2021.<br><em>(Note: Those included in the List should be able to conduct themselves fairly and professionally, and be able to produce an impartial expert report of adequate quality.)</em></p><ul><li><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Expert%20Witness%20List%20Reply%20Form_.doc" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Expert%20Witness%20List%20Reply%20Form_.doc" target="_blank">Expert Witness - Reply Form</a></li></ul></div></div></div>
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Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees (Extension of deadline - 30 July 2021)
<div class="az-element az-section" style="" data-az-id="gbhsh3yptu" data-azat-pid="gb39m5yvk5" id="gb39m5yvk5" data-azb="az_section"><div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-row row az-row--sm" style="" data-az-id="gb4k2n7wdw" data-azat-pid="gbpb7b7x2o" id="gbpb7b7x2o" data-azb="az_row" data-azat-device="sm" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-sm-8" style="" data-az-id="gbce3tfw5y" data-azat-pid="gbclo5cagq" id="gbclo5cagq" data-azb="az_column" data-azat-width="2/3" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gbsntyf1d1" data-azat-pid="gb262hetet" id="gb262hetet" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true"><p>The Academy is now calling for submissions for the Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees (BORT). The prize designs to recognise excellence in research done by doctors who are in specialist training. To enable more participation and sufficient time for preparation, the submission deadline for BORT has been extended to 30 July 2021, Friday (postmark). Interested trainee doctors may refer to the following documents for more details:</p><ul><li><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee%20(Extended%20deadline).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee%20(Extended%20deadline).pdf" target="_blank">Information about Prize for Best Original Research by Trainee</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Information%20about%20Prize%20for%20Best%20Original%20Research%20by%20Trainee.pdf" target="_blank"></a></li><li>Abstract form (<a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(PDF).pdf" target="_blank"></a>, <a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" target="_blank">Word</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20form%20(MS%20word).doc" target="_blank"></a>)</li><li><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20sample.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/PDFs/2021/Abstract%20sample.pdf" target="_blank">Abstract sample</a><a data-cke-saved-href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" href="/sites/default/files/2021-03/Abstract%20sample.pdf" target="_blank"></a></li></ul></div></div><div class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-sm-4" style="" data-az-id="gb6v82whkb" data-azat-pid="gbsgs4rz9d" id="gbsgs4rz9d" data-azb="az_column" data-azat-width=" 1/3" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-image" data-az-id="gbrfx7bg28" data-azat-pid="gb7f1sgm7r" id="gb7f1sgm7r" data-azb="az_image" data-azat-image="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/20200408_155818_edited.jpg?fid=706" data-azat-height=""><img class="az-image-content " src="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/20200408_155818_edited.jpg?fid=706" alt="" title="" style="width: 100%;"></div></div></div></div></div><script src="/modules/dxpr_builder/dxpr_builder/dxpr_frontend.min.js"></script>
Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees
![](/sites/default/files/2021-03/Design_Web%20Icon-01_r.jpg)
Register now: Medical Education Conference 2021
<div class="az-element az-section" style="" data-az-id="gb9rl83co0" data-azat-pid="gb2gagibeq" id="gb2gagibeq" data-azb="az_section"><div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-image" data-az-id="gbbdzbsete" data-azat-pid="gb7ftu0xhp" id="gb7ftu0xhp" data-azb="az_image" data-azat-image="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/MEC2021_Banner_Printing_low_192x48in_0.jpg?fid=712" data-azat-height=""><img class="az-image-content " src="/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/MEC2021_Banner_Printing_low_192x48in_0.jpg?fid=712" alt="" title="" style="width: 100%;"></div><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gbougpugex" data-azat-pid="gbejgytdy3" id="gbejgytdy3" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true"><p><br>The Academy is organising the Medical Education Conference (MEC) on 22 May 2021 (Saturday). The MEC, themed <strong>“E-learning and Assessment in the New Normal”</strong> this year, features inspirational plenaries and interactive workshops. A symposium engaging young Fellows and trainees will also be organised. </p><p>Please click <a data-cke-saved-href="/events/register-now-medical-education-conference-2021" href="/events/register-now-medical-education-conference-2021">here </a>for more details.</p></div></div></div>
The Academy is organising the Medical Education Conference on 22 May 2021.
academyfocus (Spring 2021)
<div class="az-element az-section" data-az-id="gbgv0c1gis" data-azat-pid="gbgv0c1gis" data-azb="az_section" id="gbgv0c1gis" style=""> <div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"> <div class="az-element az-text" data-az-id="gbk7twnp9h" data-azat-pid="gbk7twnp9h" data-azb="az_text" data-azcnt="true" id="gbk7twnp9h" style=""> <p>From 2021, <strong>academy<em>focus</em></strong> will only be available online. Fellows will receive an email announcement when each new issue is available, and the issue can be read or downloaded from the new Academy website. The <a href="/academyfocus" target="_blank">latest issue (Spring 2021)</a> is available now.</p> <p>Fellows with any comments or suggestions regarding <strong>academy<em>focus</em></strong>, please contact the Editorial Board: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> </div> </div> </div>
academyfocus (Spring 2021) is available online now.
Organising continuing medical education and continuous professional development in Hong Kong is one of the missions of the Academy. The Academy's Event Team supports diverse internal and external events at the Academy Building or other venues, with catering services available. Venues at the Academy Building have also served as filming locations for television and film productions in Hong Kong.