Diploma in Family Medicine Hong Kong College of Family Physicians
(A Quotable Qualification)
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The Board is pleased to announce that The Diploma in Family Medicine (DFM) will be organized by The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians in June 2008
Schedule:
Course Fees:
The whole Course requires ONE year of part-time studies
Module I
Jun 2008 to Sep 2008
Module II
Nov 2008 to Feb 2009
Module III, IV & IV
Aug 2008 to May 2009
Final Examination
May 2009
HK$ 32,000
HKCFP Members
HK$ 50,000
Non-members
Deadline for 2005: 31/05/2008
Module I
Module II
Module III
Principle of Family Medicine
(Distance learning)
Common Problems in Family Medicine
(Distance learning)
Essentials of Family Medicine
(Structured Seminars and tutorials) Scheduled in Saturday and Sunday afternoon
Learn concepts of General Practice/Family Medicine
Understand the role and scope of a Family Doctor
Enhance consultation, communication and problem solving skills
Gain knowledge in selected chronic diseases and common diseases for quality Family Medicine
Strengthen knowledge in Family Medicine
Understand the potential growth of Family Medicine
Develop research and teaching skills in Family Medicine
Consultation, core values of Family Medicine, definition of Family Physicians, Family Physicians' functions, future of Family Medicine
Clinical psychology, diabetes mellitus, low back pain, COPD, dementia, dyspepsia
Practice Management, Care of Elderly & Chronic Illnesses, Anticipatory Care, Clinical Audit & Quality Assurance, Introduction to Family Therapy,
Research & Teaching in Family Medicine, Evidence Based Medicine, Critical
Appraisal, and Infection Control
Module IV
Module V
Objectives of the Course:
To provide a knowledgeable, pragmatic and structured teaching in Family Medicine for General Practitioners.
To encourage Professional Development of practising Medical Practitioners and to provide an intermediate step to Fellowship Examinations and Qualifications in Family Medicine
To improve standards and quality of Primary Care
The Course consists of FIVE modules
Modules I & II will be delivered by Distance Learning
Modules III, IV & V consist of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and clinical attachments
Clinical Updates
(Seminars and Clinical Attachment)
Practical Family Medicine
(Practical Workshops) Scheduled in Saturday and Sunday afternoon
Acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills in selected specialized areas including Medicine, Surgery, Geriatrics, ENT, Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Accident & Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Dermatology
Enhance practical and communication skills in Family Medicine by Practical Workshops in selected areas including CPR, Consultation Skills, Counselling Skills, Women's Health, Orthopaedic Injection and Musculo-Skeletal Medicine Workshop.
Update seminars and ONE clinical attachment on selected specialties including Medicine, Surgery, Geriatrics, ENT, Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Accident & Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Dermatology (subject to availability)
5 compulsory and 1 elective Practical Workshops in selected areas including CPR, Consultation Skills, Counselling Skills, Women's Health, Orthopaedic Injection and Musculo-Skeletal Medicine
Application Procedures:
A completed application form must be returned to the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians with the following:
Photocopy of a current Annual Practicing Certificate
A recent photo of the applicant (passport size)
A signed "Disclaimer of Liability"
An application fee of HK$200 by crossed cheque payable to "HKCFP Holdings and Development Limited". This fee is non-refundable
A Course Fee of HK$32,000 (or HK$50,000 if non-member) by crossed cheque payable to "HKCFP Holdings and Development Limited". This fee is non-refundable unless the application is unsuccessful.
Every successful applicant will be notified by an official letter of admission.
Application form is obtainable at the College or can be downloaded at the College Web-site. Members who were not admitted in the course in 2007 have to send in their application again if they want to study the course this year. Please contact the College secretariat at 2861 0230 for any queries.
Awards/Credits:
A Diploma in Family Medicine issued by HKCFP will be awarded to candidates who have satisfied all the requirements and have passed all the required assessment and the Final Examination.
The Diploma is a Quotable Qualification of The Medical Council of Hong Kong
50 CME and 10 CPD credit points will also be awarded to candidates at satisfactory completion of the Course by the QA & A Committee of HKCFP.
Admission Requirements:
Registered Medical Practitioner in HKSAR
Graduated from medical school for at least TWO years
Doctors graduated from the course are expected to:
Learn current concepts about nature of family medicine
Develop knowledge and skills in consultation, counselling and problem solving
Develop knowledge and skills in common practice procedures and emergency care required for good quality family practice
Understand the role of Family Physician as goalkeeper of health-care system and in providing cost-effective primary care to the community
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 application. The granting of articulations is however, completely at the discretion and decision of the Board of DFM.
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.
Teaching Medium:
English (Cantonese may be used in workshops or clinical attachments)
All fees must be paid before commencement of the Course and upon receipt of official notice of admission. Fees paid are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Dr. Raymond Lo
Chairman
The Board of DFM
*Course syllabus and schedule may be subject to change without prior notification
#English language requirement equivalent to that of a pass (or above) in use of English in Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination or a score of 600 in TOEFL Examination
