THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE NEWSLETTER www.hkam.org.hk President’s Message Spring 2020

Dear Fellows and colleagues,

IN At the beginning of the Chinese New Year, I would like to extend my best wishes to all of you having THIS a healthy and prosperous Year of the Rat! The new year is off to a challenging start, with the novel coronavirus, which has been declared a ISSUE... public-health emergency of international concern by the WHO, affecting many people around the world. Medical professionals and members of the public are unfortunately facing unprecedented President’s Message 1 pressure caused by this virus. Especially in these challenging times, we medical professionals have a responsibility to safeguard the health and interest of every patient and the public. I would like to take News and 2 this opportunity to thank all medical and healthcare workers for their dedication, professionalism, Announcements and perseverance to fight against this illness. At the same time, the Academy continues to support the education of Fellows and trainees by facilitating those examinations that require venue relocation. HKJC DPRI Updates 2 We hope to allow all candidates to pursue their careers as specialists on schedule and to further their contribution to the community. HKJC ILCM Updates 3 Meanwhile, I am delighted to report that other projects of the Academy are making good progress. Obituary – Stephen HY 4 The study on the physical and psychological well-being of local young Fellows and trainees, Wei (1937–2020) conducted by the Young Fellows Chapter last year, is currently being analysed. Findings of the survey are targeted to be published in the first half of 2020, allowing us to better understand the Event Highlights 5 aspects and means of sustaining good health and well-being for young doctors in Hong Kong.

Some of the events 10 2020 is shaping up to be another busy but fruitful year. The Academy will continue to review attended by the and refine procedures and systems in order to maintain high standards of supporting services for President and Officers continuing medical education and continuous professional development. To this end, the Academy is developing an e-Portfolio system – a digital platform with profiles of Academy Fellows and trainees, Fellows CONNECT 16 including but not limited to record of examinations and training and work experience, as well as published journal articles – to help Colleges, Fellows and trainees keep their respective records Special Offers for 16 in a more organised and structural way. Phase 1 of the system, involving fellowship nomination Academy Fellows process, is under progressive development and the target launch date will be in the third quarter of this year. In addition, a number of medical events bringing together regional and international Organising Your Events 18 medical education experts from multi-disciplines are scheduled. Following the establishment of at the Academy the Professionalism and Ethics Committee in 2019, the first event “Workshop on Development of Best Practice Guidelines in Genetic and Genomic Medicine” was successfully held last November. New College Council 19 A series of enlightening events including talks and seminars are being planned. Moreover, the Members Medical Education Conference (MEC), one of the flagship events of the Academy, will be held on 30 May this year. This year’s MEC, titled ‘Assessment in Postgraduate Medical Education’, features interactive workshops and inspirational plenaries highlighting the concept of assessment for learning. In addition, the Young Fellows Chapter will organise a symposium to share young doctors’ perspectives on postgraduate assessment. I look forward to seeing you at the MEC in May!

I would also like to welcome all new Fellows who were admitted in December 2019 to the Academy family. You may keep an eye on the Academy’s e-News and website to get the latest updates about the Academy and membership services!

Again, wishing you all a great year ahead!

Prof CS Lau President News and Announcements New CME / CPD Principles & Guidelines 2020–22 A revised set of CME / CPD Principles & 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: www.hkam.org.hk/news/list/201908/HKAM%20CME-CPD%20Guideline%202020-22.pdf

Maintenance and repair work on external walls of Academy Building (Phase II: January– June 2020) Phase II of the major maintenance and repair work on the external walls of the Academy building will be carried out in the first half of 2020. For safety reasons, the Fellows’ Garden on 3/F is closed until further notice. The Academy will ensure events held at the building are affected as minimally as possible.

Medical Education Conference 2020, 30 May 2020 The Academy is organising the 6th Medical Education Conference (MEC) on 30 May 2020, with the theme “Assessment in Postgraduate Medical Education” this year. The one-day conference features plenary lectures, symposia and workshops which will be delivered by renowned local and overseas medical professionals. Programme details can be found on the conference website online.hkam.org. hk/mec2020/ or using the QR code.

For enquiries, please contact the MEC 2020 Secretariat via email at [email protected].

HKJC DPRI Updates Emergency Preparedness: Get Ready. Basic Steps Campaign The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) launched the “Emergency Preparedness: Get Ready. Basic Steps” campaign in December 2019 to promote disaster preparedness among local communities.

The latest population-based survey conducted by HKJC DPRI found that 61% of interviewees do not take preventive measures even though they are aware of growing threats of natural disasters. Therefore, the aim of the new campaign is to educate the public to realise the potential risks, to plan accordingly, and to be prepared to respond to emergencies. In addition to promotional videos, a series of educational resources including printed materials, games, and activities for children have been published to convey the importance of disaster preparedness.

Further details can be found online: https://www.hkjcdpri.org.hk/emergency-preparedness-get-ready-basic-steps-campaign

2 Spring 2020 HKJC ILCM Updates New HKJC ILCM Honorary Director Dr HY So has been appointed as the new Honorary Director of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Innovative Learning Centre for Medicine (HKJC ILCM), effective after the Annual General Meeting on 6 December 2019.

HKJC ILCM would like to extend sincere gratitude to Dr PP Chen for his guidance and advice on leading HKJC ILCM in pursuit of excellence in simulation-based medical education during the past four years. Dr Chen will continue to work closely with HKJC ILCM.

HKJC ILCM Facebook To stay connected with all stakeholders such as committee members, alumni and working partners, HKJC ILCM has recently launched a Facebook page to provide access to the latest news about various courses and facilitate communication. Please simply visit the following link leading to our Facebook page to chat with us and give us likes: www.facebook.com/HKJCILCM/

Procedural Sedation Safety Course HKJC ILCM has collaborated with the Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists (HKCA) to develop the Procedural Sedation Safety Course (PSSC) to facilitate medical professionals to meet the requirement for the HKAM Procedural Sedation Guideline published on 1 April 2019. The first course ran on 20 October 2019 and Fellows from different specialty Colleges participated. During the one- day course, participants experienced high-fidelity simulated scenarios related to procedural sedation practice and took part in interactive problem-based learning. After completion of the course, participants had a better understanding of monitoring during procedure and recovery, and were able to identify and manage sedation-related complications.

Spring 2020 3 Air Crew Resuscitation Simulation Course Co-organised by HKJC ILCM and The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists, Air Crew Resuscitation Simulation (ACRS) Course is tailor-made for the Government Flying Service and its officers (Air Crewman Officer, Air Medical Officer, and Air Medical Nursing Officer) to strengthen their clinical and procedural skills from initial assessment on the scene to inflight treatment, especially in the face of potential acute clinical deterioration. The first course was successfully held on 15 December 2019 with 10 Government Flying Service Officers trained. Participants found the dynamic and focused training, delivered by experienced faculty, most rewarding and beneficial. More ACRS courses have been planned in the first half of 2020.

Upcoming courses

Course Title Course Period Comprehensive Simulation Educator Course (CSEC) – 4-day 27–28 June, 4–5 July 2020 10–11, 17–18 October 2020 Debriefing Skills for Simulation Instructor Course (DSSI) – 2-day 13–14 June 2020 8–9 August 2020 7–8 November 2020

For the above courses, applications have opened and will close about 1 month before the first course day. For details, please visit the HKJC ILCM website: www.hkjcilcm.hk.

Enquiries: (852) 2871 8718 or [email protected]

Obituary – Stephen HY Wei (1937–2020)

Prof Stephen HY Wei passed away peacefully on 27 January 2020 at the age of 82.

Prof Wei made profound contributions to the dental profession and community, particularly paediatric dentistry, serving many roles in Hong Kong, the United States, China, and internationally. In Hong Kong, among his many roles and achievements, Prof Wei was Former Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Former Chair Professor and Head of Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics at The , and Director of Prince Philip Dental Hospital. He was also the founding Editor-in- Chief of the Hong Kong Dental Journal and Founding President of the Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Dentistry.

Prof Wei was instrumental in forming the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong and he served as founding President of the College from 1993 to 1995. For the Academy, Prof Wei was also an ex-officio member of the Academy Council (1993– 1995), a member of the Building and Finance Committee (1994–1995), and a Professor Stephen HY Wei member of the House Committee (2009–2018).

The passing away of Prof Wei is a great loss to the dental profession, as well as the local and international community. The Academy extends its deepest condolence to his family at this moment of grief.

4 Spring 2020 Event Highlights Workshop on Development of Best Practice Guidelines in Genetic and Genomic Medicine, 2 November 2019 The Workshop on Development of Best Practice Guidelines in Genetic and Genomic Medicine, organised by the newly established Professionalism and Ethics Committee (PEC), was successfully held on 2 November 2019 at the HKAM Jockey Club Building. Mr Fong Ngai, Deputy Secretary for Food and Health (Health) of , Dr Libby Lee, Director (Strategy and Planning) of , Dr Brian Chung, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine of Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, and Dr Ivan Lo, Consultant Clinical Geneticist of Department of Health gave informative and insightful presentations related to the field of genetics and genomics. The Academy’s Honorary Legal Advisor, Mr Woody Chang, also shared his expertise by talking about the legal issues related to genetic medicine. Attendees from various specialties exchanged views and had fruitful discussion afterwards.

Career talk co-organised with Hospital Authority, 9 November 2019 The Academy co-organised a career talk with Hospital Authority (HA) for medical interns, who are interested in 2020 / 2021 HA Resident Training Programme, at the Hospital Authority Building on 9 November 2019. Vice-President (Education & Examinations) Prof Gilberto Leung attended the event as one of the speakers and shared information related to postgraduate specialist training. The talk also highlighted the centrally- coordinated recruitment exercise for resident trainees. Consultation sessions were available from 17 specialties, with representatives from HA and The Academy, providing more informative details to the interns after the presentations. The career talk attracted over 150 attendants who demonstrated great interest in specialist training.

26th Annual General Meeting, 6 December 2019 The 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at Lim Por Yen Lecture Theatre with participation of over 30 Fellows. All the proposals on the agenda of the AGM notice were adopted. Five Elected Members of the Academy Council as listed below were successfully elected in accordance with the HKAM Ordinance. Their two-year term of office began immediately after the AGM.

Spring 2020 5 Name College(s) to which the Elected Member belongs Dr Julian Fong Hong Kong College of Radiologists Dr HT Luk The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong Dr HY So The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists Dr WL Tang The Hong Kong College of Pathologists Dr Clara Wu Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine President Prof CS Lau extended thanks to Dr PP Chen and Prof Gabriel Leung for their contributions to the Academy. Their continuous support to the Academy would be appreciated.

26th Annual Fellowship Conferment Ceremony, 6 December 2019 The conferment ceremony was held at Run Run Shaw Hall after the AGM. A total of 317 new Academy Fellows were officially admitted. Congratulations!

Prof Dennis Lo was conferred an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the medical profession and the community.

6 Spring 2020 Award for Distinguished Contributions The Award for Distinguished Contributions was presented to Mr Jacob Tse, the former Honorary Legal Advisor who served the Academy for 15 years.

Awards Best Original Paper Award

Awardee Title

Dr Sonia Kwok and her co-authors Prevalence of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Following Vaginal Delivery in Primiparous Women: A Retrospective Analysis

Dr Rashid Lui and his co-authors Faecal Microbiota Transplantation for Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Clostridioides Difficile Infection in Hong Kong

Dr Fumei Chen and her co-authors Efficacy and Safety of Perioperative Tranexamic Acid in Elderly Patients Undergoing Trochanteric Fracture Surgery: a Randomised Controlled Trial

Best Original Research by young Fellows

Prize Awardee Title

Gold Medal Dr Jason Yam and his team Low-Concentration Atropine for Myopia Progression College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong (LAMP) Study

Silver Medal Dr Sherry Chan and her team Ten-year Employment Patterns of Patients with First- The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists episode Schizophrenia-spectrum Disorders: Comparison of Early Intervention and Standard Care Services

Bronze Medal Dr Jason Cheung and his team Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Does Not Match Skeletal Growth Surgeons

Best Original Research by Trainees

Prize Awardee Title

Gold Medal Dr Lowell Ling Genome Wide Expression in Infection and Sepsis: A The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists Pilot Prospective Cohort Study

Silver Medal Dr Janus Wong Fracture Healing is Delayed in Osteogenesis Imperfecta The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Patients With WNT1 Mutations Surgeons

Bronze Medal Dr Emily Wong Microvascular Abnormalities in Amblyopia College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong Demonstrated With the Use Of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: The Hong Kong Children Eye Study

Spring 2020 7 Plaques Plaques were awarded to former Council Members in recognition of their services and contributions to the Academy Council.

Awardee Title and Office Period Dr Robert Ng Ex Officio Member (December 2016–December 2018) Dr Angus Chan Ex Officio Member (December 2014–December 2018) Dr WC Leung Ex Officio Member (January 2016–December 2018) Prof Patrick Yung Ex Offcio Member (December 2016–December 2018) Dr PP Chen Elected Member (December 2015–December 2019) Prof Jimmy Lai Ex Officio Member (May 2017–June 2019) Prof Eric Chen Ex Officio Member (December 2014–December 2018) Prof Paul Lai Ex Officio Member (September 2016–September 2019) Prof Gabriel Leung Co-opted Member (January 2013–December 2013) and Elected Member (December 2013–December 2019)

Certificates of Appreciation Certificates of Appreciation were presented to some Secretariat staff for their years of services in recognition of their dedication and contributions to the Academy. Years of Service Awardee Title 25 years Ms Camellia Chau Chief Operations Officer 15 years Ms Jessie Chow Manager (Event) 15 years Ms Betty Lau Deputy Managing Editor 15 years Mr Warren Chan Assistant Managing Editor 10 years Ms Lorraine Shiu Clerical Officer (Education and Membership) 10 years Ms Jane Cheung Clerical Officer (Education and Membership)

2019 David Todd Oration, 6 December 2019 The Academy was privileged to have Prof John Leong, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences and former Chairman of Hospital Authority, to deliver the 2019 David Todd Oration, titled “Twice Rendezvous with Hospital Authority”.

8 Spring 2020 Together We Donate Blood, 6 December 2019 The blood donation activity, co-organised by the Academy’s Social Subcommittee and the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, was held at the Academy Lounge on 6 December 2019. We appreciated the support from Fellows and secretariat staff of the HKAM Jockey Club Building, who donated blood to help save lives and maintain sustainable blood supplies locally.

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Conference & Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2019, 6–8 December 2019 Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Conference & Hong Kong Primary Care Conference 2019, with the theme “People-centred Care: Towards Value-Based Innovations”, was held on 6–8 December 2019. Under Secretary for Food and Health Dr TY Chui, and President of World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) Dr Donald Li, officiated at the Opening Ceremony of the Conference.

The Halnan Lecture was delivered by Chairperson of Equal Opportunities Commission Mr Ricky Chu. The lecture titled “Knocking Down Barriers to Inclusive Healthcare” highlighted the potential barriers to accessing healthcare services and facilities, and suggested ways to enhance the inclusiveness of local healthcare system.

Dr Li delivered a plenary lecture on “Enhancing Primary Care in Hong Kong through the Provision of Integrated People- Centred Primary Care in District Health Centres”. His presentation illustrated how the comprehensive needs of individuals and communities in Hong Kong could be fulfilled, with the respect of their preferences by giving integrated people-centred health services at the newly established District Health Centres.

The conference also featured multi-specialty sessions that promoted exchanges of insights on providing the best people-centred care with value-based innovative approaches adopted.

More than 500 local and overseas delegates participated in the conference.

Spring 2020 9 Some of the events attended by the President and Officers 18th Academic Conference of Korean Academy of Medical Sciences, 10–11 October 2019 President Prof CS Lau and Vice-President (Education and Examinations) Prof Gilberto Leung presented at the conference in Seoul, introducing the Academy’s statutory roles, CME / CPD system, on-going efforts in developing credentailling guidelines as well as initiatives to promote medical professionalism and ethics. Further collaboration opportunities were explored in relations to knowledge exchange, strategic partnership alliances, journal publication and sharing of good practices and standards. Issues about doctors’ well-being were deliberated.

10 Spring 2020 Organ Donation Day 2019 and the 50th Anniversary of First Kidney Transplant in Hong Kong, 9 November 2019 President Prof CS Lau attended the Organ Donation Day and the 50th Anniversary of First Kidney Transplant in Hong Kong, organised by the Food and Health Bureau, the Department of Health and the Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) on 9 November 2019. Prof Lau joined as one of the VIP guests. The first kidney transplant was conducted by the Academy’s Past President Dr C.H. Leong, the chief surgeon of the operation, in Hong Kong in 1969. The event also aimed at augmenting the efforts to promote organ donation in the community.

Colleges’ Conferment Ceremonies 2019 Officers attended the ceremonies as a platform guest and shared the happiness with the newly admitted College Fellows whose outstanding achievements were recognised.

Fellowship / Membership Conferment Ceremony of Hong Kong College of attended by President Prof CS Lau on 19 October 2019

Spring 2020 11 Fellowship Conferment Ceremony of Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine attended by Vice-President (General Affairs) Dr CC Lau on 26 October 2019

The Joint Conferment Ceremony of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and The Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists attended by President Prof CS Lau on 9 November 2019.

12 Spring 2020 The Royal College of Radiologists & Hong Kong College of Radiologists: Nineteenth Joint Ceremonies for Admission of New Fellows attended by President Prof CS Lau on 16 November 2019.

The Fellowship / Membership Conferment Ceremony of The Hong Kong College of Pathologists attended by President Prof CS Lau on 23 November 2019.

Spring 2020 13 The Fellowship / Membership Conferment Ceremony of The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong attended by Editor Prof Martin Wong on 24 November 2019.

28th Admission Ceremony of New Fellows and New Members of Hong Kong College of Paediatricians attended by President Prof CS Lau on 30 November 2019.

14 Spring 2020 The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists Fellowship / Membership Conferment Ceremony attended by President Prof CS Lau on 14 December 2019.

Fellowship / Membership Conferment Ceremony of College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong attended by President Prof CS Lau on 15 December 2019.

Spring 2020 15 Fellows CONNECT Social Subcommittee formed to connect Fellows

Special Offers for Academy Fellows Fellows can enjoy the offers below by presenting a valid Fellowship card.

Food and Beverage • Marina Kitchen & Cafe and Pier Lounge & Bar, Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel • LIS Café, L’hotel Island South • Komune and TQM Taqueria, Ovolo Southside

Hotel Accommodation • Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel • L’hotel Island South • Ovolo Southside

For more details of these offers, please use the QR code or refer to the most recent eBlast: https://www.hkam.org.hk/HKAMWEB/pages_3_280.html

16 Spring 2020 Academy Souvenirs A brand new corporate A5 notebook, priced at $80/pc or $150/2 pcs, is now available.

Place your order now as stock is limited.

The order form can be downloaded from the Services section of the Academy website.

Application for Supplementary Card (for Fellows’ immediate family members only) The Academy is pleased to extend the use of Academy Lounge to immediate family members of all our Fellows.

Fellows who are interested in applying a Supplementary Card, which is free of charge, for his / her immediate family members may complete and return an application form to the Academy Secretariat. Application form and general conditions can be downloaded from the Fellows’ section of the Academy website.

Applications are processed in batches, and the normal lead time is 1-2 months. Once your application is approved, a Card will be sent to you by post.

For enquiries, please contact the Academy Secretariat at 2871 8888 or [email protected].

Spring 2020 17 Organising Your Events at the Academy Owing to measures for the current situation, the Academy 2/F Dining Room opens from 12nn to 3pm (last order, 2:30pm). The Academy Lounge remains open as usual. We have also made special arrangements to allow Fellows to order take-away meals for two at a special price.

外賣自取 Self Pick Up 2 人用套餐 Combo for Two 附送飲品 Free Soft Drinks 供應期 Offer Period : 22/2/2020 Ͳ 31/3/2020

Set A 優惠價 Set B 優惠價 Special Price $ 288 Special Price $ 388 原價 Original Price : $430 原價 Original Price : $540 黑蒜燉豬腱湯 果仁雜菜沙律 DoubleͲboiled Pork Soup with Black Nuts and Assorted Vegetables Salad Garlic 蒜蓉炒白菜 野菌忌廉湯  Creamy of Wild Mushroom Soup StirͲfried Bok Choy with Garlic  白飯 芝士蛋糕  Steamed Rice Cheese Cake 主菜三選二 主菜三選二 Select two items from main dishes Select two items from main dishes

上湯菜膽雞 燒有骨豬扒芥末汁配炒雜菜 Poached Chicken with Vegetables  Roasted Rack of Pork with Mustard Sauce  in Supreme Soup served with Sautèed Assorted Vegetables 南乳炆豬手 烤焗春雞配蔬菜 Braised Pork Knuckle with Fermented  PotͲRoasted Spring Chicken with Assorted Roots Bean Curd Sauce 煎牛柳配扒雜菜 咖喱薯仔牛肉 PanͲfried Beef Tenderloin served with  Curry Beef with Potatoes Grilled Assorted Vegetables

Name (first name) (last name)

HKAM ID number Specialty College

Mobile Number Pick Up Date / Time

Terms and Conditions 1. The completed order form can be returned by fax (3579 4958). Hotline: 2871 8869 2. All orders must be made at least two (2) hours prior to collection. Last order is 5:00 pm. 3. Payment should be settled upon collection of orders by credit card (Visa or MasterCard). 4. All takeaway food items should be consumed within 2 hours after collection to ensure food safety. 5. Orders can be collected at Academy Lounge, 3/F, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong from Monday to Sunday at 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm.



18 Spring 2020 New College Council Members

The following Academy College has held an annual general meeting and has submitted a new Council list to the newsletter Editorial Board. Congratulations to all new College Office Bearers and Council members. (For lists of other College Councils, please refer to the Colleges section on the Academy website.)

Hong Kong College of The College of Dental Surgeons Community Medicine of Hong Kong

President Dr Thomas HF Tsang President Dr Yiu-kai Wong Vice-President Dr Mandy MY Ho Vice-President Dr Katherine CM Leung Chief Censor Dr William SW Ho (Education & Examinations) Honorary Secretary Dr Jackie CK Leung Vice-President Dr Shiu-yin Cho Honorary Treasurer Dr Sammy PS Ng (General Affairs & CPD) Council Members Dr Joan PC Fok Honorary Secretary Dr Kam-yuen Ho Prof Hong Fung Honorary Treasurer Dr Chun-kei Lee Dr Dennis KM Ip Censor-in-Chief Dr Daniel TS Fang Dr Libby HY Lee Council Members Dr Fu-tak Ho Dr Sin-ping Mak Dr Wai-mei Ho Prof Samual YS Wong Dr Stanley ML Lai Dr Yee-hung Law Prof Wai-keung Leung Dr Julianna CH Liew Hong Kong College of Dr Robert PY Ng Dr Edmond HN Pow Paediatricians Dr Tsang-tsang She

President Dr Wing-yee Tse Vice President Prof Ting-fan Leung Hon Secretary Dr Nai-chung Fong Hon Treasurer Dr Hugh Simon HS Lam Members Dr Hin-biu Chan Dr Chun-fai Cheng Dr Kwok-piu Lee Dr Wai-hong Lee Dr Chi-kong Luk Dr King-woon So Dr Lok-yee So

Spring 2020 19 Deadline for Summer 2020 issue academyfocus is published quarterly by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM) Press. The deadline for contributions for the Copyright © 2020 Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Summer 2020 issue of academyfocus is 1 February 2020. Please send any Hong Kong Academy of Medicine submissions by e-mail to hkam@ 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, China hkam.org.hk or by fax to 2505 Tel (852) 2871 8888 Fax (852) 2505 5577 E-mail [email protected] Website www.hkam.org.hk 5577. All submissions are subject to editorial review and approval. Although every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents, the HKAM accepts no responsibility for errors or Information supplied, whether or omissions. Articles published in the newsletter reflect the opinions of the authors and should not be taken to represent the not included in the newsletter, may policies of the HKAM or the institution with which the author(s) is/are affiliated, unless specifically stated. be posted on the Academy website.

Editorial Board Prof Martin Wong (Editor) Dr David Fang Dr CC Lau Prof CS Lau Dr YL Yu Mr Aaron Cheng

Chief Operations Officer Ms Camellia Chau Managing Editor Mr Alan Purvis

HKAM Council

President Prof CS Lau Vice-Presidents Dr CC Lau Prof Gilberto Leung Hon Secretary Prof Henry Chan Hon Treasurer Dr YF Chow Editor Prof Martin Wong Ex-officio Members College Presidents Prof CW Cheung Dr Thomas Tsang Dr YK Wong Dr Axel Siu Dr David Chao Prof TY Leung Dr Nancy Yuen Dr WP Yau Dr Victor Abdullah Dr Winnie Tse Dr Michael Chan Prof Philip Li Dr Roger Ng Dr CK Law Dr HT Leong Elected Council Members Dr PP Chen Prof Gabriel Leung Dr HT Luk Dr WL Tang Dr Clara Wu

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