Congress Information
Date and Venue
| Date | : | 24-26 February 2012 (Friday–Sunday) | |
| Venue | : | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong |
Organizer
Division
of Cardiology, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, The Chinese
University of Hong Kong
Institute of Vascular Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Endorsed by
The American
College of Cardiology (ACC)
The American Society of
Echocardiography (ASE)
Supported by
Hong Kong College of Cardiology (HKCC)
Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK)
Official Language
The official language of the Congress is English. No simultaneous interpretation will be provided.
Important Dates
| Deadline for Abstract Submission | : | 11 November 2011 | |
| Notification of Abstract Results | : | 30 November 2011 | |
| Deadline for Early Bird Registration | : | 9 January 2012 |
CME/CNE/CPD Accreditations
Registered delegates can be accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points from the following institutions:
| Institutions | Category | 24 Feb | 25 Feb | 26 Feb | Whole Congress |
| College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong | (Cat. B) | 4 pts | 7 pts | 7 pts | - |
| College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong | (Passive) | 2 pts | 3 pts | 3 pts | 4 pts |
| The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong | (Passive) | 4 pts | 6 pts | 6 pts | 16 pts |
| The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists | (Non-anaes) | 4 pts | 7 pts | 7 pts | 15 pts |
| Hong Kong College of Community Medicine | 3 pts | 6 pts | 6 pts | 10 pts | |
| Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine | 4 pts | 6 pts | 6 pts | 12 pts | |
| The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians | (Cat. 5.2) | 3 pts | 5 pts | 5 pts | 10 pts |
| Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists | * | * | * | * | |
| Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons | (Cat. B) | 4 pts | 5 pts | 3 pts | - |
| Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists | (Cat. 2.2) | 2 pts | 3.5 pts | 3.5 pts | - |
| Hong Kong College of Paediatricians | (Cat. E) | 4 pts | 6 pts | 6 pts | 10 pts |
| Hong Kong College of Pathologists | (PP) | 2 pts | 3.5 pts | 3.5 pts | 9 pts |
| Hong Kong College of Physicians | - | 4 pts | 7 pts | 7 pts | - |
| The Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists | (PP/OP) | 4 pts | 6 pts | 6pts | 16 pts |
| Hong Kong College of Radiologists | (Cat. B) | 4 pts | 7 pts | 7 pts | - |
| Hong Kong Dietitians Association | (Non-core) | 2 pts (Non-core) |
4 pts (Non-core) |
4 pts (Non-core) |
10 pts (Non-core) |
| Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association | - | - | - | 14 pts | |
| The Occupational Therapists Board | - | 1.5 pts | 3 pts | 3 pts | 7.5 pts |
| The Nethersole School of Nursing | 3 pts | 6 pts | 6 pts | 15 pts | |
| MCHK CME Programme | (Passive) | 4 pts | 5 pts | 5 pts | 10 pts |
* CME/CPD points for the following institutions will be provided soon:
Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Trade Exhibition
An exhibition of pharmaceutical products, medical equipments and books will be held throughout the Congress period.
Invitation Letter
The Congress secretariat will provide a letter of invitation upon request. This letter is to facilitate participant's travel and visa arrangement only (without provision of financial support). Please send your request to the Congress Secretariat.
Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be issued to registered delegates and available for collection at the registration desk during Congress period.
Congress Secretariat
| Global Event Management (Owned by MCI Group) | ||
| Suites 2807-9, Level 28, Two Chinachem Exchange Square 338 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong. |
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| Tel | : | (852) 2911 7923 |
| Fax | : | (852) 2838 7114 |
| : | icc@globalevent.hk | |
Insurance
The Organizing Committee is not responsible for any personal accident and/or damage to the property of participants. Participants are advised to make their own arrangement for personal insurance.
Disclaimer
All information in this website is provided for general information only. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the programme, speakers and/or venue without prior notice.
