5.1
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Passive Participation in FCAA
5.1.1
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One CME/CPD
point (passive) is awarded for each hour of passive participation in a
FCAA at international level, up to a maximum of six points per day for
up to three days. International meetings may be held locally or abroad.
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5.1.2
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One CME/CPD
point (passive) is awarded for each hour of passive participation in a
FCAA organized by the CSHK or its subspecialties, up to a maximum of six
points per day for up to three days.
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5.1.3
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Postgraduate
meetings organized by other constituent Colleges of HKAM and their
subspecialties may also be accredited by the CSHK.
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5.1.4
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Other FCAA in
the form of local scientific meetings, lectures, workshops maybe awarded
CME/CPD points, provided prior approval has been obtained from the
CSHK.
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5.1.5
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Postgraduate
meetings for educational purposes organized by a centre which is
recognized and accredited for surgical training by CSHK may be accepted
as FCAA
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5.1.6
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Postgraduate
meetings for educational purposes organized by a centre which is not
recognized and accredited for surgical training by CSHK may be accepted
as FCAA provided prior approval of such activities has been carried out
by the CSHK.
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5.1.7
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Organizing
bodies must seek prior approval for accreditation for each meeting from
the CSHK CME/CPD Committee 30 days or more prior to the activity taking
place.
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5.1.8
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Each individual
is responsible for collecting documentary proof of his CME/CPD
activities to be forwarded to the CSHK at appropriate time for CME/CPD
point accreditation.
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5.1.9
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Proof of
attendance may be submitted by the Chairman of FCAA as documentation for
CME/CPD activities of a group of Fellows for CME/CPD point
accreditation.
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5.2
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Active Participation in FCAA
This includes activities at which the Fellow plays an active part in the programme.
5.2.1
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Speakers, presenters at FCAA
A maximum of 6 points (active) per
presentation and up to 12 points (active) for any one meeting.
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5.2.2
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Panelists, chairmen or moderators at FCAA.
A maximum of 3 points (active) per hour and up to 6 points (active) for any one meeting.
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5.2.3
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Proffered paper, accepted and presented orally.
A maximum of 6 points (active) for each paper and up to 12 points (active) for any one meeting.
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5.2.4
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Non-oral presentation proffered and presented
A maximum of 3 points (active) for each paper and up to 6 points (active) for any one meeting.
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5.2.5
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Participation in hands-on interactive workshop/course directly related to surgery could be awarded with (active) points (including but not limited to dissection class, simulation course, laparoscopic workshop, ATLS or ACLS, etc.). 1 point (active) per hour would be awarded for active participation in interactive workshop.
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5.2.6
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One CME/CPD point (active) is awarded for each hour of participation in a FCAA organized by the CSHK or its subspecialties upon completion of multiple choice questions related to the contents of the presentation.
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5.3
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Self Study
5.3.1
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Self study is accepted as a form of CME/CPD activity which can be awarded CME/CPD points (active).
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5.3.2
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One hour of self-study is awarded 1 CME/CPD point (active).
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5.3.3
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Self study is only
accredited with prior approval from the CSHK, and with the necessary
evidence that it has been carried out diligently.
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5.3.4
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Self-study on a surgical
topic can be awarded CME/CPD points (active). Prior assessment and
approval have to be obtained from the CSHK before the start of the
self-study. The number of CME/CPD points (active) will be determined by
the CSHK and will be awarded to the Fellow with the submission of a
summary on the self-study. A list of journal articles read by the
Fellow should accompany the Summary.
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5.3.5
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Self study on articles from
Index Medicus listed Journals can be accepted as CME/CPD activities,
provided prior approval from the CSHK has been obtained. Self-study of
journal articles may be awarded one CME/CPD point (active) per article
with the submission of a summary of no less than 100 words per journal
article, or reply to multiple choice questions related to the contents
of the article.
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5.3.6
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Self study of videotapes
with prior approval from the CSHK and with the submission of a summary
of no less than 100 words may be awarded 1 point (active) per video
subject.
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5.3.7
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Self study on web-based
CME/CPD programmes can be accepted as CME/CPD activities, provided
prior approval from the CSHK has been obtained. The number of CME/CPD
points (active) will be determined by the CSHK and will be awarded to
the Fellow with the submission of necessary evidence that it has been
carried out diligently.
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5.3.8
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A maximum of 10 CME/CPD points (active) may be awarded to any single self study activity.
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5.3.9
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A maximum of 45 CME/CPD points can be accrued from self-study in a 3-year cycle.
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5.4
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Publications
5.4.1
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For the purpose of CME/CPD points, only publications in fields related to surgery shall count.
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5.4.2
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A
publication shall accrue CME/CPD points at the time the material is
accepted for publication (letter of acceptance should be submitted for
proof) or is published (reprints should be submitted).
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5.4.3
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A maximum of 10 CME/CPD
points (active) may be awarded to thesis, books, chapters in books,
original articles in Index Medicus listed journals or journals
published by the HKAM or its constituent Colleges.
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5.4.4
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A maximum of 5 CME/CPD
points (active) may be awarded to Short Communications (for example
surgical technique, Letters to the Editor) in Index Medicus listed
journals or journals published by the HKAM or its constituent Colleges.
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5.4.5
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Publication of non-Index Medicus listed journals and those not published by the HKAM or its constituent Colleges might also be awarded with CME/CPD points, application and the points to be awarded would be subject to the approval of the CME/CPD committee and approval must be obtained from the CSHK prior to publication.
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5.4.6
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The same CME/CPD points
(active) will be awarded to anyone of the individual authors in the
publication as CME/CPD encourages involvement and it is by no means an
academic assessment.
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5.4.7
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Abstracts that have been presented at a FCAPM will not be awarded with dual CME/CPD accreditation.
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5.4.8
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3 CME/CPD points (active) is awarded to reviewers of articles in medical journals.
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5.5
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Research
5.5.1
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A research activity shall accrue CME/CPD points at the time the project is completed with an output.
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5.5.2
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A maximum 10 points (active) may be awarded per published paper with the submission of a copy of the paper.
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5.5.3
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A maximum of 5 points (active) may be awarded per poster with the submission with a copy of the output.
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5.5.4
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Studying in postgraduate
degree could be considered accreditable on submission with the
documentation proof. Points awarded will be determined from case to
case.
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5.6
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Quality Assurance
5.6.1
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Quality Assurance Activity is only accredited with formal College pre-approval.
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5.6.2
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Activities
directly related to the practice of Surgery in relation to Surgery in
General, General Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery,
Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Urology may be accepted on
project basis only.
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5.6.3
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A maximum of 5 CME/CPD points (active) may be awarded per project with the submission of a formal Quality Assurance Report.
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5.6.4
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For secondary participants,
CME/CPD points (active) can be awarded with the submission of an
individual report per project. A covering letter to indicate the
participants’ role is needed.
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5.6.5
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Maximum accrued CME/CPD points (active) for all QA-related activities in a 3-year CME/CPD Cycle are 20 points.
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5.7
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Conducting Examination
5.7.1
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Participation
as an examiner in specialist examinations organized by the College can
be awarded CME/CPD point (active). One CME/CPD point (active) per hour
and up to a maximum 10 CME/CPD points (active) may be awarded to any
single examination.
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5.7.2
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Participation as an examiner in other examination not organized by the College (including but not limited to undergraduate and postgraduate examination) can be awarded CME/CPD point (active). The examination must be related to surgery. One CME/CPD point (active) per hour and up to a maximum 10 CME/CPD points (active) may be awarded to any single examination.
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5.7.3
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Participation in setting examination questions for College Examinations can be awarded CME/CPD points to encourage Fellows in the contribution of examination questions. The guideline is as follows:
- Membership Examinations: One CME/CPD point (active) would be awarded for every two submitted One Best Answer Question. Two CME/CPD points (active) would be awarded for every two submitted Extended Matching Questions and three CME/CPD points (active) for one accepted OSCE exam scenarios. The CME/CPD point may only be awarded to those submitted questions at a reasonable standard and quality, as determined by the Examination Committee. Up to a maximum 6 CME/CPD points (active) for the category of “5.7.3 Membership Examinations” may be awarded per year.
- Fellowship Examinations: One CME/CPD point (active) would be awarded for every two submitted MCQ questions and one CME/CPD point (active) for one submitted 5-minute viva question at a reasonable standard and quality. Participation in Question Writing Workshop can also be awarded CME/CPD point (active). One CME/CPD point (active) per hour and up to a maximum 6 CME/CPD points (active) may be awarded to any single workshop. Up to a maximum 6 CME/CPD points (active) for the category of “5.7.3 Fellowship Examinations” may be awarded per year.
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5.8
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Development of CME/CPD Materials
5.8.1
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Participation in development of CME/CPD materials for self-study or e-learning may be awarded CME/CPD points (active).
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5.8.2
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Materials in form of abstract or short communication for self study cannot attract CME/CPD points.
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5.9
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Development of New Technologies or Services
5.9.1
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Development of new services and technologies can be awarded CME/CPD points (active).
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5.9.2
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Detail information and documentation proof must be submitted to the CME/CPD Subcommittee for consideration.
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5.10
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Activities for Improvement of Patient Cares
5.10.1
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Participation in learning/activities which do not fall into the above 5.1-5.9 categories but enhances the ability to practise clinical skills, patient management and cares can be awarded CME/CPD points (active), subject to the consideration of the CME/CPD CME Committee on case by case basis.
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5.10.2
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Detailed information and documentation proof of 5.10.1 must be submitted to the CME/CPD Committee for consideration.
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