Dear colleagues,
The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine has
organised an online training course for Expert Witnesses for Academy
fellows to develop knowledge in the role of an expert witness. It is a
self-paced course delivered via the eHKAM platform and is supplemented by a
workshop on Expert Witness Report Writing. Fellows are highly recommended to
join that course as it does not just teach one to take the role of an
expert witness, but also help participants understand the legal protocols,
whether it is in courts or the Hong Kong Medical Council.
The HKCOG would like to further the
training in this aspect for our fellows and members with focus in the O&G
field. We have come up with a Certificate Course on Expert Witnesses in
O&G. The course consists of 2 parts, the lectures part and the
workshop. The lectures are scheduled on 8-11-2025 and are open to all. The
lecture is suitable for those who are interested as expert witnesses and those
who want to understand more about the handling of medico-legal complaints and
lawsuits. The workshop will be held in January 2026. It aims at practical
training on writing the expert witnesses reports. The space for the workshop is
limited. Details
The medico-legal landscape in O&G has
a significant impact on our medical indemnity and professional practice.
This Certificate Course on Expert Witnesses in O&G is a key
initiative in proactive risk management. I highly encourage all Fellows
and Members to take advantage of this specialised training opportunity.
Regards,
Dr T N Leung
President
HKCOG
on behalf of the Organising Committee
Registration for Lecture (Limited to 90 participants, on a first-come first-served basis. Deadline for registration: Friday 20th October 2025)
https://forms.gle/mmyRJnnvmBFAKVkT9
Lectures: (Saturday 8th November 2025, 2-5 pm at Function Room 1, 2/F., HKAM Jockey Club Building, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong)