Well-Being
Charter

Coming Events

Self-Assessment
Tool

Contact Peer
Supporters

More Professional
Support

Well-Being
Charter

Coming Events

Self-Assessment
Tool

Contact Peer
Supporters

More Professional
Support

Social and Wellness Activities

Social and Wellness Events

The Academy has always been committed to looking after the wellness of the Academy Fellows and specialist trainees of Academy Colleges. Over the years, the Task Force on Well-being and Social Subcommittee set up under the Academy’s House Committee has organised different kinds of social and wellness activities that welcome the participation of all Fellows and specialist trainees.
Let the Smile Shine
21 Sep 2025
The Academy's Social Subcommittee is organizing a dental health talk by our Dental Surgeon Fellows on 21 September 2025, Sunday. Come hang out and learn some easy tips to keep your smile healthy and bright. Let’s discover how small habits make a big difference in stopping tooth decay and periodontal disease!
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Save the Date - Mid-Autumn Get-Together 
4 Oct 2025
We are pleased to invite all Fellows and specialist trainees to the upcoming Get-Together BBQ Evening, to be held on Saturday, 4 October 2025, in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
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2025 Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and Medical Alumni Golf Tournament 
8 Oct 2025
The Academy will hold the golf tournament at Eden Course, Fanling, Hong Kong Golf Club on 8 October 2025 (Wednesday).
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Mindfulness Induction Group led by Consultant Psychiatrist
27 July 2025 & 3 August 2025
Relieve stress and find peace by joining the mindfulness induction group on 27 July and 3 August 2025, part of the Academy’s Well-being Programme.
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Using Laughter to Improve Well-being 
27 June 2025
Organized by the Academy’s Task Force on Well-being, the 27 June 2025 workshop featured Dr. Carrie Horwitch, an internal medicine physician with 30+ years of experience.
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Sharing Session on the Art of Pruning x Farm together for well-being
17 May 2025
The Social Subcommittee held a pruning session with Ms. Lee, sharing tips and touring the garden.
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Studies / Survey Conducted by the Academy and Colleges

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

The Social Subcommittee and Task Force on Well-being conducted a survey among senior Fellows to understand their preferred social and well-being activities. 54 responses have been received, and the result was published in the Academyfocus October 2024 issue (P.8-9).

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Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

The Academy and is Young Fellows Chapter conducted a territory-wide cross-sectional study titled ‘Burnout and well-being in young doctors in Hong Kong: a territory-wide cross-sectional survey’ in the first half of 2019, and revealed that over 70% of local young doctors who responded reported personal or work-related burnout, with a high prevalence of depression (21%). Details of the survey results have been published in the Hong Kong Medical Journal (https://doi.org/10.12809/hkmj219610).

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

Burnout in emergency physicians in Hong Kong—A cross-sectional study on its prevalence, associated factors, and impact (First published: 23 January 2024)

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

Burnout in emergency department personnel—A continuing concern post pandemic(First published: 17 May 2024)

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

Useful links

  1. https://www.elderly.gov.hk /english/about_us /background.html

  2. https://sen.hkhs.com/happy-silver-club/
  1. https://www.elderly.gov.hk/english /education_and_media_resources /cd_happy_ageing.html

  2. EHS - Health Information

Nature of peer support

As a Peer Supporter, you are requested to commit to the followings:
  • attend and complete relevant training provided by the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists beforehand
  • give consent to publish general personal information on the Academy’s webpage, and provide contact means (e.g., email address / phone number) which may be made available to Support Seekers under special circumstances
  • be a motivator to bring in positive energy and aspirations to Support Seekers
  • ready to share your experiences and offer your support to those seeking your help
  • connect and follow up with the Support Seekers as needed
  • decline any request for assistance if you are unable / not available to offer help
  • make referrals to other Peer Supporters or propose alternatives to those whom you are not able to help
  • keep the conversations with the Support Seekers confidential
  • provide feedback and alert the Academy if you encounter any situations that are considered vulnerable to undesired circumstances or further support is required.
As a Peer Supporter, you are reminded NOT to:
  • let emails or messages sent to you unanswered; an interim reply during busy times will suffice, or a proper referral to other if needed
  • be involved in any financial relationship with the Support Seekers
  • help your Support Seekers in a way other than providing support or guidance (e.g., to help secure a job)
  • be involved in verbal, written or physical conducts that are sensitive or may be unwelcome by the Support Seekers, with considerations of issues concerning Equal Opportunities, Sexual Discrimination or Harassment, and Disability Discrimination etc.

Well-Being Charter

The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Academy), assuming a leading role in the medical and dental profession, has promulgated a Well-being Charter committed to cultivating and promoting well-being of Academy Fellows and specialist trainees of Academy Colleges. We pledge to acknowledge the importance of well-being, to take action, and to advocate policy changes for the improvement of our Fellows’ and trainees’ wellness.
View the Charter

List of Peer Supporters

(for Academy Fellows and specialist trainees of Academy Colleges only)
Name Specialty Academy CollegeYear of AdmissionType of Practice
Alice Lai-keung ChoyAnaesthesiologyThe Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists1993Private
Alvin Man-ho YuAnaesthesiologyThe Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists2015Public
Pui-yan TangAnaesthesiologyThe Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists2012Public
Vansie KwokAnaesthesiologyThe Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists2012Public
Vivian Nga-man LauAnaesthesiologyThe Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists2016Public
Kenneth Chun-wai WongClinical OncologyHong Kong College of Radiologists2017Public
Winnie Wing-yan TinClinical OncologyHong Kong College of Radiologists2015Public
Wing-kin IpDermatology and VenereologyHong Kong College of Physicians1995Private
Karen Kar-yan LaiDS-Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryThe College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong2019Private
Chi-ming ChanEmergency MedicineHong Kong College of Emergency Medicine2004Public
Clara Wing-yee WuEmergency MedicineHong Kong College of Emergency Medicine2004Private
Kwok-hei ChanEmergency MedicineHong Kong College of Emergency Medicine1997Public

More Professional Support

  • Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre: 18288
  • Hospital Authority Psychiatric Hotline: 24667350
  • Social Welfare Department: 23432255
  • Suicide Prevention Services: 23820000
  • The Samaritan Befrienders: 23892222
  • Tung Wah Groups of Hospitals - CEASE Crisis Centre: 18281
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