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Rare Disease Symposium 2024

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


In English only

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 & SpeakersPlease 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.

Registrationhttps://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:
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Phone:(+852) 5528-9600
📧 Email: info@rdhk.org