Well-Being
Charter

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Self-Assessment
Tool

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Supporters

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Support

Well-Being
Charter

Coming Events

Self-Assessment
Tool

Contact Peer
Supporters

More Professional
Support

Disability / Special Education Needs (SEN)

The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (“the Academy”) and its 15 constituent Colleges are committed to promoting positive educational outcomes and meeting the objective of equal opportunities of specialist trainees with Disability and Special Educational Needs (“SEN”), while maintaining professional standards required for training of medical / dental specialists in Hong Kong.

Statements and Guidelines

Diversity and Inclusion

  • Advocate equal opportunities for all backgrounds;
  • Supported with Academy’s Gender Diversity Policy and well-being programmes.
Position Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in Medical and Dental Training.

Consensus Statement with Local Medical Schools

  • Align SEN principles to ensure equal opportunities for medical students and specialist trainees with disability or special educational needs;
  • Provide consistent support across medical / dental education and training pathways.
Consensus Statement from HKAM, CUMed, and HKUMed on the Education and Training of Medical Students and Specialist Trainees Needing Special Accommodations for Disabilities or SEN.

Special Accommodation

  • Review and endorse / reject case-by-case;
  • Handle related cases under strict confidentiality;
  • Ensure concerned trainees meet and possess the competencies set out for different stages of their training;
  • Complies with Disability Discrimination Ordinance (Cap 487 of the Laws of Hong Kong)
Guidelines for Handling of Requests from Specialist Trainees with Disability or SEN.

List of Peer Supporters

(for Academy Fellows and specialist trainees of Academy Colleges only)
Name Specialty Academy CollegeYear of AdmissionType of Practice
Pui-yan TangAnaesthesiology The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists2012Public
Alice Lai-keung ChoyAnaesthesiologyThe Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists1993Private
Alvin Man-ho YuAnaesthesiologyThe Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists2015Public
Vansie KwokAnaesthesiologyThe Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists 2012Public
Vivian Nga-man LauAnaesthesiologyThe Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists 2016Public
Winnie Wing-yan TinClinical Oncology Hong Kong College of Radiologists 2015Public
Kenneth Chun-wai WongClinical OncologyHong Kong College of Radiologists2017Public
Wing-kin IpDermatology and Venereology Hong Kong College of Physicians 1995Private
Karen Kar-yan LaiDS-Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryThe College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong2019Private
Man-ting LauEmergency Medicine Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine 2019 Public
Chi-ming ChanEmergency MedicineHong Kong College of Emergency Medicine2004Public
Clara Wing-yee WuEmergency MedicineHong Kong College of Emergency Medicine2004Private

Nature of peer support

As a Peer Supporter, you are requested to commit to the followings:
  • attend and complete relevant training provided by the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists beforehand
  • give consent to publish general personal information on the Academy’s webpage, and provide contact means (e.g., email address / phone number) which may be made available to Support Seekers under special circumstances
  • be a motivator to bring in positive energy and aspirations to Support Seekers
  • ready to share your experiences and offer your support to those seeking your help
  • connect and follow up with the Support Seekers as needed
  • decline any request for assistance if you are unable / not available to offer help
  • make referrals to other Peer Supporters or propose alternatives to those whom you are not able to help
  • keep the conversations with the Support Seekers confidential
  • provide feedback and alert the Academy if you encounter any situations that are considered vulnerable to undesired circumstances or further support is required.
As a Peer Supporter, you are reminded NOT to:
  • let emails or messages sent to you unanswered; an interim reply during busy times will suffice, or a proper referral to other if needed
  • be involved in any financial relationship with the Support Seekers
  • help your Support Seekers in a way other than providing support or guidance (e.g., to help secure a job)
  • be involved in verbal, written or physical conducts that are sensitive or may be unwelcome by the Support Seekers, with considerations of issues concerning Equal Opportunities, Sexual Discrimination or Harassment, and Disability Discrimination etc.

Well-Being Charter

The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Academy), assuming a leading role in the medical and dental profession, has promulgated a Well-being Charter committed to cultivating and promoting well-being of Academy Fellows and specialist trainees of Academy Colleges. We pledge to acknowledge the importance of well-being, to take action, and to advocate policy changes for the improvement of our Fellows’ and trainees’ wellness.

View the Charter

More Professional Support

  • Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre: 18288
  • Hospital Authority Psychiatric Hotline: 24667350
  • Social Welfare Department: 23432255
  • Suicide Prevention Services: 23820000
  • The Samaritan Befrienders: 23892222
  • Tung Wah Groups of Hospitals - CEASE Crisis Centre: 18281
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