The Hong Kong Medical Association (The HKMA; ) is a doctors’ association in
Hong Kong
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. Established in 1920 as the Hong Kong Chinese Medical Association, it was renamed to its current name in 1970.
Mission
To bring together medical practitioners practicing in Hong Kong with the aim of articulating the industry's perspectives, fostering the development of the medical profession, and striving towards the vision of "Safeguarding the Health of the People".
Organisational structure
* The Association is governed by a Council. All Council Members are elected by a vote of the full HKMA membership
* The HKMA nominates members to participate in the affairs of various regulatory bodies, government departments, healthcare organisations, statutory and non-statutory institutions
* The HKMA consists of approximately 30 standing committees and
ad hoc
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committees to assist the Council in overseeing and implementing initiatives pertaining to medical professionalism, member services, and public health education
Past presidents
Membership
* Membership includes the following categories:
** Regular members
** Life members
** Honorary members
** Visiting Members
** Fraternity members
** Associate members
** Student members
References
External links
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The Hong Kong Medical Association(Official website)''
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Organizations established in 1920
Medical associations in Hong Kong