Upcoming Medical Conferences in Hong Kong

17th Asia - Pacific Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infection (APCCMI) and 8th International Infection Control Conference (IICC) is organized by Asia - Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection (APSCMI) and will be held from Aug 30 - Sep 02, 2018 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai, Hongkong. The target audience for this medical event for clinical microbiology, infectious diseases diagnostics and management, infection prevention and control offers a unique opportunity for clinicians, scientists, researchers, pharmacists , infection control professionals / preventionist and other healthcare professionals to meet international experts from various parts of the world. Conference Objectives : • Full mapping of antibiotic resistance in the region especially China. • New ground-breaking information on emerging viral infections. • Using new technology in the most effective way. • New laboratory technology – integrating it into laboratory processes. • Understanding developments and trends of infectious diseases in China. • Update on global actions, especially WHO, against infections. • Updates on other infections such as fungal infections. • Effective new infection control programs including integration with antibiotics stewardship. • New infection control devices. • Disinfectants and guidelines that work. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Joint Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) and Hong Kong College of Community Medicine (HKCCM) Conference 2018 is organized by Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine (HKCCM) and will be held from Sep 05 - 08, 2018 at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, Hong Kong. This Joint ASM is themed Change - Disruption. Innovation. Transformation. There will be topics covering the competency and training of medical managers for disruptive change in healthcare, in-depth discussions on anticipated breakthroughs and their implications, the medical leader’s role in leading positive disruption, transformational change and innovation amongst many other interesting topics. The ASM is expected to attract around 300 delegates from Asia, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Conference Themes: • Disruption, Innovation & Transformation in Healthcare and Service Provision • Technology, Health Informatics & Digitalisation • Workforce Change, Culture, Health and Wellbeing • Impact of Traditional Medicine in Healthcare • Integrated Care and Community Services • Medical Leadership – Disruption and Diversity • Challenges in Private Healthcare Pre-Conference workshop will be held on Sep 06, 2018 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

38th International Conference on Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences (MMHS) is organized by Academic Fora and will be held during Sep 13 - 14, 2018 at Hotel Jen Hong Kong by Shangri-La, Shek Tong Tsui, Hong kong. Conference Description : The conference will cover vital issues in medical, medicine and health sciences under multiple sub-themes. The aim of our conference is to support, encourage and provide a platform for networking, sharing, publishing and nurturing the potential growth of individual scholars across the globe. Conference Tracks : This conference is a premier platform for the presentation of novel and creative research results in the fields of theoretical and applied Medical and medicine research, Health Sciences and Public Health research & practice. The conference will bring together leading researchers, social workers, and scientists, students in the domain of scientific interest from around the world. The areas of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: • Medical Science • Health Science • Public Health Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Gut Health Congress Asia is organized by Global Engage Sdn Bhd - Asia Pacific Office and will be held from Sep 17 - 18, 2018 at Hong Kong. This Congress with around 30 presentations across two days will look closely into gut health and diseases. The meeting will explore in detail of diet & personalized nutrition, gastrointestinal microbiome and several case studies with regards to clinical studies, diagnostics studies, treatment methods, biomarker developments, molecular therapy and gastrointestinal diseases. The congress theme is focusing on gut immunology, gut microbiome, diet & personalized nutrition, probiotics, prebiotics and genetic variation. This congress will provide a forum in which international experts will discover some of the latest developments in the field of Gastrointestinal Studies, be encouraged to build new collaborative ventures and exchange their ideas on new approaches to the challenges this research area faces. As well as providing ample opportunity to network with the speakers the congress aims to stimulate debate between all the participants across the subject areas being covered including immunology; cancer; the microbiome and biomarkers. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

10th Worldwide Congress of Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA) is organized by Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA) and will be held from Oct 04 - 06, 2018 at New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Pre-Congress Workshop will be held on Oct 04, 2018 at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Movement Disorder Society-Asian and Oceanian Section (MDS-AOS) Neuroimaging Course is organized by International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) and will be held on Oct 04, 2018 at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Wanchai, Hong Kong. The target audience for this medical event is neurologists and other physicians managing Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. Basic scientists across neurodegeneration, imaging, physics, engineering, and radiochemistry. Course Description: This course has been conceived in light of the work being conducted by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, Neuroimaging Study Group, chaired by Antonio Strafella. This course will provide an opportunity for scientists and clinicians to be upskilled on the latest advances in the field of Neuroimaging across multi-modal techniques. Additionally, the course will be conducted as a series of lectures with opportunities both during this meeting and also at the subsequent MDS International Congress for cross-fertilization and collaboration. Course Objectives: • Identify the role of imaging in clinical practice • Explain the limitations underlying current research techniques • Describe the way in which imaging modalities may be complementary • Predict the direction of future research Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

22nd International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders (MDS) is organized by International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and will be held during Oct 05 - 09, 2018 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong. The target audience for this medical event is Neurologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

MRI-Upper and Lower Limb Interpretation is organized by Lightbox Radiology Education and would be held during Oct 12 - 14, 2018 at The Excelsior Hotel, Hong Kong. The target audience for this medical event are Radiologists, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Sports Physicians, Radiographers. This CME conference has been approved with 40 CPD points. The course covers a combination of upper and lower limb MRI acquisition, normal anatomy, normal variations and approach to MRI interpretation of patterns of disease in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand hip, knee, ankle and foot. Each module is composed of a didactic lecture followed by an interactive session. After each lecture, delegates will view cases on their own laptops with surgical correlation, for practical reinforcement of the fundamental principles in imaging interpretation. All lectures are presented by dedicated musculoskeletal radiologists or musculoskeletal fellowship trained radiologists. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

MRI - Upper and Lower Limb Interpretation Workshop is organized by Lightbox Radiology Education and will be held during Oct 12 - 14, 2018 at The Excelsior, Hong Kong. The course covers a combination of upper and lower limb MRI acquisition, normal anatomy, normal variations and approach to MRI interpretation of patterns of disease in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand hip, knee, ankle and foot. Each module is composed of a didactic lecture followed by an interactive session. After each lecture, delegates will view cases on their own laptops with surgical correlation, for practical reinforcement of the fundamental principles in imaging interpretation. All lectures are presented by dedicated musculoskeletal radiologists or musculoskeletal fellowship-trained radiologists. Accreditation : Australian Orthopaedic Association: 27 CPD points. European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®): 21 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). American Medical Association: The AMA will convert ECMEC® CME credits for live and e-learning activities to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Hong Kong College of Radiologists: 21.5 Cat. A CME/CPD Points (8 points for day 1 and 2, 5.5 points day 3). Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: ECMEC® credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy: 7.5 CPD points per half day Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists: A total of 40 points may be claimed, or pro rata at 1 point per hour for lectures and 3 points per hour for workshops. Pre and post-course tests and online modules can be claimed as additional CPD points under Category 3.2A at 1 point per hour. Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: Activity 75137 - 40 CPD points (Category 1/Radiology). The Royal College of Radiologists (UK): This course provides 20 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Hong Kong 39th International Conference on “Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences” (MMHS- 2018 Hong Kong) is organized by Academic Fora and will be held during Oct 13 - 14, 2018 at Grand View Hotel, Hong Kong. Conference Main Theme : “Advances in collaborative research for Public Health, Medical and Medicine Sciences for better healthcare services to society” The conference will cover vital issues in medical, medicine and health sciences under multiple sub-themes. The aim of our conference is to support, encourage and provide a platform for networking, sharing, publishing and nurturing the potential growth of individual scholars across the globe. Conference Tracks and Sub-Themes : MMHS-2018 Hong Kong conference is a premier platform for the presentation of novel and creative research results in the fields of theoretical, and applied Medical and medicine research, Health Sciences and Public Health research & practice. The conference will bring together leading researchers, social workers, and scientists, students in the domain of scientific interest from around the world. The areas of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: • Medical Science • Health Science • Public Health Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.