Professional

American College of Chest Physicians (Hong Kong and Macau Chapter) - - An association that promotes the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest through leadership, education, research, and communication. This is the site of the local chapter.

Asian Dermatological Association - - An association that promotes the study of and encourages the advancement of dermatology.

Asian Nutrition Academy - - Cultivates expertise in nutrition and weight management through an in-depth study of nutrition and sports sciences.

Asian Surgical Association - - The objectives of this association are to establish professional ties between surgeons of South East Asia as well as to provide a forum for the dissemination of surgical knowledge throughout the region.

British Medical Association (Hong Kong Branch) - - The association's goals are to promote medical education amongst its profession, to uphold the honour and interests of the medical profession, and to promote and establish friendly ties with other medical bodies. This is the site of a local chapter.

Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong - - Statutory body to regulate Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine practitioners.

Chiropractic Doctors' Association of Hong Kong - - Promotes chiropractic in Hong Kong, and aims to educate the general public on spinal health care through activities such as talks and demonstrations.

College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong - - An authoritative body for the purpose of consultation on matters of educational or public interest concerning dental surgery.

The College of Nursing, Hong Kong - - The College of Nursing, Hong Kong, began as the Hong Kong Nurses Association in 1964, is an organization of nurses committed to professional excellence in nursing for the benefit of the health of the community.

The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong - - An authoritative body that provides training for surgeons in Hong Kong and ensures by examination that required standards have been attained.

The Dental Council of Hong Kong - - Statutory body that provides for the registration and regulation of the dental profession in order to protect patients, foster ethical conduct, and develop and upkeep the ethical standard of the profession.

The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong - - Acts as a coordinator and provides secretarial support and meeting facilities for its member societies. The site also hosts pages for medical societies without their own websites.

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine - - An independent institution with statutory power to organize, monitor, assess and accredit all medical specialist training and to provide continuing medical education.

The Hong Kong Association of Blood Transfusion and Haematology - - Professional association for the advancement of knowledge in the field of blood transfusion, haematology and related disciplines.

Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses - - A non-profit, speciality organization, dedicated to promoting quality and cost-effective care for critically ill patients, and strengthening ties with their families and the community on achieving the purpose.

Hong Kong Association of Dental Surgery Assistants - - This association is for all dental surgery assistants whether formally trained with a recognized qualification, or trained "on the job", plus associated dental personnel such as receptionists and practice managers.

The Hong Kong Association of Private Practice Optometrists - - Founded by a group of optometrists in Hong Kong, the site provides eye care information to the public as well as information about the association's activities.

Hong Kong Association of Rehabilitation Medicine - - Established in 1997 by a group of doctors with interest and enthusiasm in the field of rehabilitation medicine, the mission of the association is to advance and promote the science, art and practice of rehabilitation medicine and its allied disciplines.

The Hong Kong Association of Speech Therapists - - Provide information and services related to speech therapy.

Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science - - The objective of the association is to promote and advance the practice, education and research of medicine and science in relation to sports and exercise.

Hong Kong Bioethics Association - - Provides information about the association, news updates, list of executive committee members, activities and publications.

The Hong Kong Cancer Chemotherapy Society - - The main objective of the society is to promote and encourage the study and practice of the art and science of cancer chemotherapy.

Hong Kong Chiropractors' Association - - The Association was founded to promote the chiropractic profession in Hong Kong, and advocates a diversified and quality health care system with a multi-disciplinary approach to health care.

The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists - - Responsible for the training and certification, and continuing medical education of specialist anaesthesiologists in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong College of Cardiology - - Formed in January 1992, this college aims to maintain the standard of cardiovascular practice, and works towards improving the heart health of the people of Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong College of Community Medicine - - Promotes and provides medical professional training, continuing medical education and medical research in community medicine.

Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine - - Emergency Medicine is a discipline of medicine that deals with the acute and life-threatening aspect of medical care. It emphasizes the recognition, evaluation, care and disposition of patients with acute illnesses and injuries.

The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians - - To promote and develop good quality Family Medicine practice for the community of Hong Kong by providing facilities for training, assessment and continuing medical education in Family Medicine for members of the College.

Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists - - To encourage the study and advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology in Hong Kong, and to develop and maintain the good practice of obstetrics and gynaecology by ensuring the highest professional standards of competence and ethical integrity.

Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons - - Organises academic and social functions for the orthopaedic fraternity in Hong Kong, and programmes for junior orthopaedic trainees.

The Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists - - An authoritative body for the purpose of consultation in matters of educational or public interest concerning otorhinolaryngology.

The Hong Kong College of Paediatricians - - The main objective of this college is to promote for the public benefit the advancement of knowledge of the science and art of Paediatrics.

The Hong Kong College of Pathologists - - The college is responsible for setting standards and monitoring pathology training. The college sets and administers the specialty and subspecialty examinations and admits successful candidates to membership and fellowship.

Hong Kong College of Physicians - - The college was established in October 1985 by the majority of trained specialists in Internal Medicine to promote for the public benefit the advancement of knowledge of the science and art of medicine.

The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists - - The objectives of the college are: to promote the study and advancement of the science and practice of psychiatry and ancillary sciences and branches of medicine, to further public education therein, and to contribute to the improvement of mental health care for Hong Kong citizens through the provision of specially trained psychiatrists.

The Hong Kong College of Radiologists - - Established with the objectives to encourage the study and advancement of the science and practice of radiology, as well as to maintain the good practice of radiology by ensuring the highest professional standards of competence and ethical integrity.

The Hong Kong Dental Association - - The Association's mission is to be the authoritative, professional, independent voice of dentistry in Hong Kong, and to promote the interests of its members.

Hong Kong Dietitians Association - - A group that represents the interests of dietitians in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Enterostomal Therapists Association - - Hong Kong Enterostomal Therapists Association is an association formed by specialty nurses who provide the care for abdominal stoma, fistula, draining wound, incontinence, decubitus and vascular ulcers.

The Hong Kong Epidemiological Association - - To increase the understanding of health professionals on the role of epidemiology in the improvement of health.

The Hong Kong Geriatrics Society - - The main objective of this society is to promote and encourage the advancement of the medical science of geriatrics.

Hong Kong Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences - - A professional society for medical laboratory technologists.

The Hong Kong Medical Association - - Brings together all medical practitioners practising in, and serving the people of, Hong Kong, with the objective to promote the welfare of the medical profession and the health of the public.

The Hong Kong Neurological Society - - The main objective of this society is to advance the knowledge and practice of neurology as a science.

The Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society - - Formed in 1981, the society is actively involved in the development of neurosurgery and training of young neurosurgeon in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Nutrition Association - - Aims to promote "optimal nutrition for better health" based on evidence-based scientific knowledge to the people of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association - - An association to promote the role of occupational therapists in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Ophthalmological Society - - The society is established to maintain and upgrade the quality of eye care in Hong Kong, and to foster brotherhood among eye care professionals in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Orthokeratology Association - - Orthokeratology is a non-surgical procedure which reshapes the cornea of the eye by using specially-designed high oxygen permeability hard contact lenses and thereby increases functional vision and reduces dependence on eyewear.

The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association - - Promotes the advancement of science, art and practice of orthopaedic surgery and its allied disciplines.

The Hong Kong Orthoptists Association - - The association was founded in 1986 to promote interest in orthoptics to the public.

The Hong Kong Paediatric Foundation - - The goal of the foundation is to improve the health and quality of care of children in Hong Kong and China, and to promote knowledge about paediatric health and diseases.

The Hong Kong Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Study Group - - The main objective of the study group is to advance the interest in the knowledge of haematology and oncology in children.

Hong Kong Paediatric Nephrology Society - - The main mission of the society is to advance the interest and knowledge in childhood kidney diseases.

The Hong Kong Paediatric Society - - Formed in 1962, the objectives of the society are to advance the knowledge of paediatrics, to help maintain the standard of paediatric practice in Hong Kong, and to promote child health.

Hong Kong Pharmacology Society - - The main objective of the society is to promote interest in both basic and clinical pharmacology.

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association - - The main objective of the association is to promote and maintain a high standard of practice, training and education in the physiotherapy profession.

Hong Kong Professional Psychology Education Counselling Association - - Association of providers of professional psychological services.

The Hong Kong Radiological Technologists' Association - - Provides a list of committee members, recent events, newsletters and photo galleries.

Hong Kong Society for Emergency Medicine and Surgery - - The main objective of the society is to promote the interest in Accident and Emergency medicine and surgery amongst members and the medical profession in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Society for Infectious Diseases - - The society's goals are to promote the advancement of the study of infectious diseases, and to keep the medical profession and the public well informed of the latest developments in the battle against infectious agents.

Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand - - A forum for orthopaedic surgeons specializing in hand surgery to share their expertise.

Hong Kong Society of Certified Prosthetist-Orthotists - - Promotes sharing of information about prosthetics and orthotic.

The Hong Kong Society of Child Neurology and Developmental Paediatrics - - Formed in 1994, the society's main objective is to enhance the standard of practice of child neurology and developmental paediatrics.

Hong Kong Society of Clinical Chemistry - - Promotes the study of clinical chemistry, and holds accreditation examinations in the field of clinical biochemistry.

The Hong Kong Society of Community Medicine - - The main objective of the society is to promote and encourage measures which will improve preventive and community medicine.

The Hong Kong Society of Critical Care Medicine - - The main objective of the society is to improve co-operation, liaison, and comradeship of all health care workers involved in the practice of critical care medicine in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Society of Dermatology and Venereology - - To promote the interest in and a better understanding of dermatology and venereology.

The Hong Kong Society of Gastroenterology - - The main objective of the society is to promote the advancement of gastroenterology.

The Hong Kong Society of Haematology - - The main objective of the society is to promote the interest in and better understanding of haematology in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Society of Health Service Executives - - The society was established in recognition of the emergence of health service management as a specialty in its own right and to promote for the professional advancement of health service management.

The Hong Kong Society of Medical Genetics - - The society's aims are to promote the interest and knowledge in medical genetics in Hong Kong and to organize scientific and social meetings to facilitate interchange of ideas in medical genetics.

Hong Kong Society of Medical Informatics - - A non-profit organisation founded by a group of medical practitioners and informatics professionals with special interests in medical informatics and computing and communications.

Hong Kong Society of Minimal Access Surgery - - The main objective of the society is to develop and promote applications of minimal access surgery for clinical patient management.

The Hong Kong Society of Nephrology - - Established in 1979, the society is a non-profit making professional organization consisting of doctors, nurses and other allied health staff who are interested in renal diseases.

The Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences - - The main objective of the society is to advance the understanding of neurosciences by bringing together scientists of various backgrounds and facilitating the integration of research directed at all levels of biological organization.

The Hong Kong Society of Nuclear Medicine - - The society organises scientific meetings, seminars, training courses and workshops on nuclear medicine, and provides sponsorship for members to attend overseas nuclear medicine conferences.

The Hong Kong Society of Oral Implantology - - A society to promote the science and technology of oral implantology as a valuable clinical option in the practice of dentistry.

The Hong Kong Society of Orthodontists - - The official organisation for orthodontic specialists practising in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Society of Palliative Medicine - - Established in May 1997, the society is an academic body of specialists in palliative medicine. Members consist of local medical practitioners and other health care professionals who are interested in palliative medicine.

The Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists - - Established in 1982 by a group of optometry graduates from overseas, the society's objectives are to promote and improve the science and practice of optometry for the public benefit, and to maintain the highest possible standards of eye care services.

The Hong Kong Society of Rheumatology - - The main objective of the society is to promote the interest in and a better understanding of rheumatology in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Society of Transplantation - - Incorporated in March 1995, the main objective of the society is to promote for the public benefit the interests in and a better understanding of the advancement of science and knowledge in the transplantation and harvesting of organs and tissues.

Hong Kong Surgical Laser Association - - With the main objective of promoting for the benefit of the public the application of laser technology in medicine, the association provides a cross-disciplinary forum for dental and medical practitioners to come together for professional exchanges.

The Hong Kong Thoracic Society - - Inaugurated in August 1987, the Hong Kong Thoracic Society was founded by a group of physicians with special interest in thoracic medicine.

Hong Kong Urological Association - - The association's main objective is to promote the interest in and a better understanding of urology in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Veterinary Association - - The officially recognised professional association for veterinarians in Hong Kong.

Management Society for Healthcare Professionals - - The society was established with the aim of advancing and promoting healthcare services and patient care through professional and better management.

The Medical Council of Hong Kong - - Founded to assure and promote quality in the medical profession in order to protect patients, foster ethical conduct, and develop and maintain high professional standards.

The Midwives Council of Hong Kong - - Statutory authority for the registration of midwives. Its objective is to provide the community with midwives of the highest professional standard and conduct.

The Nursing Council of Hong Kong - - Statutory authority for the registration and enrolment of nurses. Its objective is to provide the community with nurses of the highest professional standard and conduct.

The Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Hong Kong - - The society provides an important venue for continuous medical education and fraternity between its members in Hong Kong. It also provides resources for local research, scientific forums, public health education and official links to international obstetrical and gynaecological associations.

Pharmaceutical Society of Hong Kong - - The main objective of the society is to promote the character, status and efficiency of the profession of pharmacy in Hong Kong.

Pharmacy Central Continuing Education Committee - - Provides continuing education programmes for pharmacists of all sectors in Hong Kong.

The Practising Pharmacists Association of Hong Kong - - A society aimed at promoting the image and service of pharmacists to the Hong Kong public.

The Society of Anaesthetists of Hong Kong - - The society's main objective is to promote the science and practice, improve the standards of service and care, and support the training and continuing education of anaesthetics, critical care and affiliated specialties in Hong Kong.

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong - - Provides health and medication-related information to the community, and news about SHPHK to its members.

St. Paul's Doctors' Association - - The association represents its members to advise the St. Paul's Hospital administration on the quality of services provided by the hospital for the benefit of patients.

The Supplementary Medical Professions Council - - Statutory council for the registration, discipline and management of medical laboratory technologists, occupational therapists, optometrists, physiotherapists and radiographers.

Telemedicine Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong - - Conducts regular multidisciplinary teleconferencing and telediagnosis with institutions in Hong Kong, overseas and China. Includes an introduction to the centre's facilities and venues, and highlights of past events.

The Vascular and Interventional Radiology Foundation - - A medical education and research organisation for the advancement of vascular and interventional radiology.