Since 2016, Rare Disease Hong Kont(RDHK)organises a large-scale conference annually to discuss and make recommendations on different rare disease topics. This year, the Rare Disease Symposium 2024 is co-organised by RDHK, HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and China Alliance for Rare Diseases with the theme "Living Connected, Brightens Living with the Rare". We have invited a total of 26 medical experts from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas to discuss rare disease policies, the latest research and treatment developments; and 14 representatives of rare disease patient organisations from Mainland China and Hong Kong to share their experiences.
Date:30 November 2024(Sat)
Time:08:30 - 17:30
Venue:Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West(No. 8, Yeung Uk Rd, Tsuen Wan, NT, Hong Kong)
Format:In-person
Brief rundown:
Plenary session in the morning: Venue - Nina Ballroom Hall A, 7/F Language - Putonghua & English (with SI) |
08:30 - 09:00 | Opening Ceremony |
09:00 - 10:20 | Keynotes |
10:50 - 12:10 | Science Keynotes:From Laboratory to Clinic |
12:10 - 12:50 | Roundtable Discussion |
Parallel sessions in the afternoon: |
14:00 - 17:20 | Science breakout 1: Rare Neurological Disorders |
Rm 2, 11/F |
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14:00 - 17:00 | Science breakout 2: Rare Skeletal Dysplasia & Orthopaedic Disorders |
Rm 3, 11/F | |
14:00 - 17:30 | Patient Organisation Exchange Sessions | Rm 4, 11/F | In Putonghua & Cantonese (with SI) |
Detailed Programme Rundown:Please click here to download(last updated on 25 Nov 2024).
List of Moderators & Speakers:Please click here to download(last updated on 30 Nov 2024).
Registration Fee*:
💲Rare Disease Hong Kong members#:HK$300
💲Medical or nursing students in Hong Kong:HK$300
💲Others:HK$800
*Remarks:
📌The fee includes all sessions of the entire Symposium and lunch. Seating for the breakout sessions is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
📌 Member rate is only applicable to those who have become members of Rare Disease Hong Kong ( i.e. having received a membership confirmation letter) before registration.
📌 Each participant (including accompanying caregivers) must register.
📌 The registration fee is non-refundable.
Registration:https://RDSymposium2024.eventbrite.hk
CME / CNE accreditation for the Symposium:
College / Institution | Accredication |
The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong | CME 6 - whole function |
The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians | CME 5 - whole function |
The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons | CME 5 - whole function |
Hong Kong College of Paediatricians | CME 6 - whole function |
The Hong Kong College of Pathologists | CME 6 - whole function |
The Hong Kong College of Physicians | CME 6 - whole function |
School of Nursing, HKU | CNE 2.5 - Keynotes CNE 3 - Science breakout 1 CNE 3 - Science breakout 2 |
Enquiries:
📞 Phone:(+852) 5528-9600
📧 Email: info@rdhk.org