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CONGRESS INFORMATION
Date and Venue
| Date: |
18-19 April 2009 (Sat-Sun) |
| Venue: |
Postgraduate Education Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong |
Organisers
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
Institute of Vascular Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Mayo Clinic, USA
Co-organiser
The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Supporting Organisations
Asia Pacific Heart Association
Hong Kong College of Cardiology
Taiwan Society of Cardiology
Official Language
The official language of the Congress is English. There will be no simultaneous interpretation.
Registration Desk
The registration desk is located on G/F of the congress venus and opens as follows:-
| 18 April (Sat) |
0700 - 1800 |
| 19 April (Sun) |
0700 - 1800 |
Registered delegates will be entitled to:
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Attend all scientific sessions on 18-19 April 2009 |
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Attend the Opening Ceremony on 18 April 2009 |
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Coffee breaks and lunches on 18-19 April 2009 |
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Delegate's kit and all official publications |
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Access to exhibition area |
Name Badges
Your name badge is essential for entry to all scientific sessions and social functions of the congress. Entry may be denied for person without the congress name badge.
Tea and Lunch
Tea and lunch will be served to all registered delegates on 18-19 April 2009.
Preview Service
Faculty speakers and oral abstract presenters are required to preview and submit their files well in advance before their presentations. The preview room is located at Seminar Room 3, 1/F which opens on:-
| 18 April (Sat) |
0700 - 1800 |
| 19 April (Sun) |
0700 - 1800 |
Poster Presentations
Posters are displayed in Seminar Rooms 1 and 2 on 18-19 April 2009.
Trade Exhibition
An exhibition of pharmaceutical products, medical equipments and books will be held throughout the congress period.
Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be issued and available for collection at the registration desk during congress period.
Insurance
The Organiser does not accept responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. Delegates are strongly advised to make or review their own arrangements.
CME/CNE/CPD Accreditations
Institutions
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18
April
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19
April
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Whole
congress
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College of Dental
Surgeons of Hong Kong
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7
pts
(Cat. B)
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7
pts
(Cat. B)
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14 pts
(Cat. B)
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College of
Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong
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3.5 pts
(passive)
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3.5 pts
(passive)
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7
pts
(passive)
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College of Surgeons
of Hong Kong
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6
pts
(passive)
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6
pts
(passive)
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12 pts
(passive)
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Hong Kong College of
Anaesthesiologists
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7 pts (Non-anaes)
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7 pts (Non-anaes)
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14 pts (Non-anaes)
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Hong Kong College of
Emergency Medicine
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5 pts
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5 pts
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Hong Kong College of
Family Physicians
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5
pts
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5
pts
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10 pts
(Cat. 5.2)
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Hong Kong College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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5 pts (Non O&G)
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5 pts (Non O&G)
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5 pts (Non O&G)
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Hong Kong College of
Otorhinolaryngologists
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--
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--
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2 pts (Cat. 2.2)
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Hong Kong College of
Paediatricians
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6 pts (Cat. E)
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6 pts (Cat. E)
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12 pts (Cat. E)
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Hong Kong College of
Pathologists
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7 pts (passive)
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7 pts (passive)
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14 pts (passive)
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Hong Kong College of
Physicians
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7
pts
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7
pts
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Hong Kong College of
Psychiatrists
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6 pts (List B)
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6 pts (List B)
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12 pts (List B)
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Hong Kong College of
Radiologists
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1 pt (Cat. A)
6 pts (Cat. B)
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7 pts (Cat. B)
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1 pt (Cat. A)
13 pts (Cat. B)
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Hong Kong
Dietitians’
Association
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4.5 pts
(Non-core)
0.5 pt
(core)
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4.5 pts
(Non-core)
0.5 pt
(core)
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9 pts
(Non-core)
1 pt
(core)
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Hong Kong
Physiotherapy
Association
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--
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--
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10 pts
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Occupational Therapists Board
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--
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--
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7 pts
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The Nethersole
School
of
Nursing
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6 pts
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6 pts
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12 pts
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MCHK CME Programme
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--
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--
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17 pts
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Useful Telephone Numbers
| Police/Emergency |
999 |
| Renaissance Kowloon Hotel |
2369-4111 |
| Regal Riverside Hotel |
2649-7878 |
| Royal Park Hotel |
2601-2111 |
Disclaimer
Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure all aspects of the congress mentioned will take place as scheduled, the Organising Committee reserves the right to make last minute changes should the need arise.
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