Last update: 14 Nov, 2023

2024

Examination Date: Part 1 SAQ: 08 Mar 2024 (Fri) ;
(Fall back date 15 Mar 2024)
Part 2 OSCE: 27 Apr 2024 (Sat) ;
(Fall back date 24 May 2024)
Deadline for Application: 9 Jan 2024 HKT 17:00
Examination Venue:
  • SAQ: HKAM, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road
  • OSCE: LG3, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, SOPD
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
re-sit IEEM Part 1 (SAQ)*1
re-sit IEEM Part 2(OSCE)*1
HK$15,000
HK$ 7,000
HK$ 8,000
*1 Please refer to Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application Online (HKCEM trainee)
New Curriculum
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term,

Last update: 14 Nov, 2023

2023

Examination Date: Part 1 SAQ:    03 Mar 2023 (Fri) ;
(Fall back date 10 Mar 2023)
Part 2 OSCE: 22 Apr 2023 (Sat) ;     
(Fall back date 29 Apr 2023)
Deadline for Application: 16 Jan 2023 (Monday) HKT 17:00
Examination Venue:
  • SAQ: HKAM, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road
  • OSCE: LG3, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, SOPD
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
re-sit IEEM Part 1 (SAQ)*1
re-sit IEEM Part 2(OSCE)*1
HK$15,000
HK$ 7,000
HK$ 8,000
*1 Please refer to Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application Online (HKCEM trainee)
New Curriculum
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term,

2022

Examination Date: Part 1 SAQ:    02 Jun 2022 (Thur) ; (Fall back date 09 Jun 2022)
Part 2 OSCE: 30 Jul 2022 (Sat) ; (Fall back date 06 Aug 2022)
Deadline for Application: 14 Jan 2022 (Friday) HKT 17:00
Examination Venue:
  • SAQ: Run Run Shaw Hall, 1/F, HKAM, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road
  • OSCE: LG3, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, SOPD
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: re-sit IEEM Part 1 – SAQ *1
re-sit IEEM Part 2 – OSCE *1
IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
HK$7,000
HK$8,000
HK$15,000
*1 Please refer to Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application Online(HKCEM trainee)
New Curriculum
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term,

2021

Examination Date: Part 1 SAQ:    12 March 2021 ; (Fall back date 19 March 2021)
Part 2 OSCE: 24 April 2021  Saturday; (Fall back date 8 May 2021)
Deadline for Application: 15 Jan 2021 (Friday) HKT 17:00
Examination Venue:
  • SAQ: Run Run Shaw Hall, 1/F, HKAM, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road
  • OSCE: LG3, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, SOPD
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: re-sit IEEM Part 1 – SAQ *1
re-sit IEEM Part 2 – OSCE *1
IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
HK$7,000
HK$8,000
HK$15,000
*1 Please refer to Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application Online(HKCEM trainee)
New Curriculum
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term,

2020

Examination Date: Part 1 SAQ:    02 June 2020 Tuesday; (Fall back date 5 June 2020)
Part 2 OSCE: 11 July 2020  Saturday; (Fall back date 25 July 2020)
Deadline for Application: 27 March 2020 (Friday) HKT 17:00
Examination Venue:
  • SAQ: Function Room 1 & 2, HKAM 2/F, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road
  • OSCE: LG3, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, SOPD
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: re-sit IEEM Part 1 – SAQ *1
re-sit IEEM Part 2 – OSCE *1
IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
HK$7,000
HK$8,000
HK$15,000
*1 Please refer to Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files:

Application form,

Application Online(HKCEM trainee)
Initial announcemnt in PDF format,
Content of Learning
Sample SAQ

Sample OSCE 
,
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term,

2019

Examination Date: Part 1 SAQ:    08 March 2019 (Fri),  Fall back date: 09 March 2019
Part 2 OSCE:  27 April 2019 (Sat),    Fall back date:  04 May 2019
Deadline for Application: 21 January 2019 (Monday) 1700 (HKT)
Examination Venue:
  • SAQ: Function Room 1 & 2, HKAM 2/F, 99 Wong Chuk Hang Road
  • OSCE: Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, SOPD
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: re-sit IEEM Part 1 – SAQ *1
re-sit IEEM Part 2 – OSCE *1
IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
HK$7,000
HK$8,000
HK$15,000
*1 Please refer to Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application form,
Initial announcemnt in PDF format,
Content of Learning
Sample SAQ

Sample OSCE 
,
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term,

2018

Examination Date: Part 1 SAQ:    15 March 2018 (Thu),  Fall back date: 16 March 2018
Part 2 OSCE:  28  April 2018 (Sat),    Fall back date:  05  May 2018
Deadline for Application: 22 January 2018 (Monday) 1700 (HKT)
Examination Venue: Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: re-sit IEEM Part 1 – SAQ *1
re-sit IEEM Part 2 – OSCE *1
IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
HK$7,000
HK$8,000
HK$15,000
*1 Please refer to Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application form,
Initial announcemnt in PDF format,
Content of Learning
Sample SAQ

Sample OSCE 
,
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term,

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2017

Examination Date: Part 1 SAQ:    21 March 2017 (Tue),  Fall back date: 22 March 2017
Part 2 OSCE:  22  April 2017 (Sat),    Fall back date:  29  April 2017
Deadline for Application: 20 January 2017 (Friday) 1700 (HKT)
Examination Venue: Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: re-sit IEEM Part 1 – SAQ *1
re-sit IEEM Part 2 – OSCE *1
IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
HK$7,000
HK$8,000
HK$15,000
*1 Please refer to Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application form,
Initial announcemnt in PDF format,
Content of Learning
Sample SAQ

Sample OSCE 
,
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term,

2016

Examination Date: 07 April 2016 (Thur) (Part 1 SAQ)
21 May 2016 (Sat) (Part 2 OSCE) 28 May 2016 (Fall back date)
Deadline for Application: 29 January 2016 (Friday)
Examination Venue: Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: re-sit IEEM Part 1 – SAQ *1
re-sit IEEM Part 2 – OSCE *1
IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
HK$7,000
HK$8,000
HK$15,000
*1 Please refer to Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application form,
Initial announcemnt in PDF format,
Content of Learning
Sample SAQ

Sample OSCE 
,
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term,

2015

Examination Date: 12 March 2015 (Thur) (Part 1 SAQ)
25 April 2015 (Sat) (Part 2 OSCE) 02 May 2015 (Fall back date)
24 April 2015 (Fri)
 (Workshop)
Deadline for Application: Feb 2015
Examination Venue: LG3, East wing and West Wing, Outpatient clinics Building.
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: re-sit IEEM Part 1 – SAQ *1
re-sit IEEM Part 2 – OSCE *1
IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
HK$7,000
HK$8,000
HK$15,000
*1 Please refer to Section 3 – Transition period arrangement and Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application form,
Initial announcemnt in PDF format,
Content of Learning
Sample SAQ

Sample OSCE 
,
Global score reference,
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term,
Examination Venue Map (revised) 

2014

Examination Date: 27 March, 2014 (Part 1 SAQ)
10 May, 2014 (Part 2 OSCE); back up day – 17 May, 2014
Deadline for Application: 13 January, 2014 (Monday) 17:00pm (HKT)
Examination Venue: Pamela Youde Nethersole Easten Hospital (PYNEH)
3 Lok Man Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: re-sit IEEM Part 1 – SAQ *1
re-sit IEEM Part 2 – OSCE *1
IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
HK$7,000
HK$8,000
HK$15,000
*1 Please refer to Section 3 – Transition period arrangement and Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application form,
Initial announcemnt in PDF format,
Content of Learning
Sample SAQ

Sample OSCE 
,
Global score reference,
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term

2013

Examination Date: 20 March 2013 (Thur) (Part 1 SAQ)
10 April 2013 (Sat) (Part 2 OSCE) 11 April 2015 (Fall back date)
Deadline for Application: 14 January, 2013 (Monday)
Examination Venue: Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH)
30 – 32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin,
New Territories, Hong Kong
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee: re-sit IEEM Part 1 – SAQ *1
re-sit IEEM Part 2 – OSCE *1
IEEM Part 1 and Part 2
HK$7,000
HK$8,000
HK$15,000
*1 Please refer to Section 3 – Transition period arrangement and Section 10 – Re-sit of examination of the Rules and Regulations.
Reference Files: Application form,
Initial announcemnt in PDF format,
Content of Learning
Sample SAQ

Sample OSCE 
,
Global score reference,
Rules & Regulation,
Glossary of term

2012

MCEM/IEEM PART B
(SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
MCEM/IEEM PART C
(OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINITION)
Examination Date: 20 March 2012 (Tuesday) AM 21 March 2012 (Wednesday) AM / PM
22 March 2012 (Reserved)
Examination Venue: Room 301, 3/F, Li Ka Shing
Medical Sciences Building,
(Li Ka Shing Institute of
Health Sciences),
Prince of Wales Hospital,
Shatin, New Territories
10/F, Ward 10HK,
Old Block (Block HKLM),

Prince of Wales Hospital,
Shatin, NT
Closing Date for
Application:
14 December 2011 (Wednesday)
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee:
re-sit MCEM Part B – SAQ ^ HK$6,800
re-sit MCEM Part C – OSCE ^ HK$8,200
MCEM Part B and Part C HK$15,000
IEEM/MCEM (double diploma) re-sit Part B * HK$6,800
IEEM/MCEM (double diploma) re-sit Part C * HK$8,200
IEEM/MCEM (double diploma) Part B and Part C * HK$15,000

^ Re-sit MCEM application forms have been sent to the candidates that
failed the examination.  They should contact CEM to request another form
if they lost the forms.

* It is available for HKCEM trainees only.

Reference Files: MCEM application formIEEM application form and Important Notice

2011

MCEM/IEEM PART B
(SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
MCEM/IEEM PART C
(OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINITION)
Examination Date: 14 March, 2011 20 March 2012 (Wednesday) AM / PM
22 March 2012 (Reserved)
Examination Venue: Room 301, 3/F, Li Ka Shing
Medical Sciences Building,
(Li Ka Shing Institute of
Health Sciences),
Prince of Wales Hospital,
Shatin, New Territories
10/F, Ward 10HK,
Old Block (Block HKLM),

Prince of Wales Hospital,
Shatin, NT
Closing Date for
Application:
20 December 2010 (Monday)
Eligibility of Application:
Examination Fee:
re-sit MCEM Part B – SAQ ^ HK$6,400
re-sit MCEM Part C – OSCE ^ HK$7,600
MCEM Part B and Part C HK$14,000
IEEM/MCEM (double diploma) re-sit Part B * HK$6,400
IEEM/MCEM (double diploma) re-sit Part C * HK$7,600
IEEM/MCEM (double diploma) Part B and Part C * HK$14,000

^ Re-sit MCEM application forms have been sent to the candidates that
failed the examination.  They should contact CEM to request another form
if they lost the forms.

* It is available for HKCEM trainees only.

Reference Files: MCEM application formIEEM application form and Important Notice

2010

Date: 22nd – 26th March, 2010
Application Deadline: 20th December, 2009
Venue: Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH)
30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, NT
Examination Fee: For MCEM Parts B and C HK$14,000
For MCEM Parts B only HK$6,400
For MCEM Parts C only HK$7,600
For IEEM/MCEM (double diploma) HK$14,000
Reference Files: Notice to Applicants of 2nd Conjoint MCEM/IEEM
Results: Results March 2010 – Hong Kong (refer to CEM website )

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Concerning the eligibility criteria of our intermediate examination
(i.e. the conjoint IEEM/MCEM from 2010 till 2012)

  • No scheduled stand alone or independent IEEM planned for 2010-2012*
  • All applicants must fulfill the minimum requirements of MCEM before they are allowed to sit
    the examination (Please click here to download the reference file)
  • Trainee applicants and Training supervisors are advised to visit the CEM website for current
    eligibility criteria
  • Please inform trainees:
    • It is necessary to have completed 12 months internship AND 24 months training post
      full-registration
       (i.e. a total of 36 months including internship)
    • PEEM is recognized as equivalent to MCEM Part A.  Therefore candidates should attempt
      PEEM (or MCEM Part A) for their Part 1 qualification
    • Please discuss with the training supervisor or any Member of the College
      Education Committee / Examination Committee if there is any query
  • Please note that:
    • MHKICBSC Part 1&2 is not accepted by CEM
    • MRCS Parts 1&2, and MRCP Part 1 will not be accepted by CEM after 2010*. 
      For the holders of MRCS Parts 1&2 and MRCP Part 1, they might be allowed for re-sit
      after 2010, but NOT first-time enrolment in the exam after 2010. Therefore, trainees,
      who have not yet had Part 1 qualification, should be advised to attempt PEEM
      (instead of the others which were accepted in the past)

Remarks: * HKCEM will continue to negotiate with UK CEM:

  • to see if CEM would provide assistance in running an IEEM alone examination but this is not
    an option at present.  Training Supervisors should inform candidates.
  • to see if some HK candidates with MRCS Parts 1&2 or MRCP Part 1, who were eligible for IEEM
    before Mar 2010 and with 24+ months experience but not fulfilling CEM criteria, can also be
    examined.

2009

Date: 2rd – 6th March, 2009
Application Deadline: 15th January, 2009
Venue: PWH
Reference Files: MCEM Overview 2009
Proposed Exam Schedule 2009
Exam Notice and Past MCEM Exam Reference
For Enquiry: Please e-mail to em-it@hkcem.org.hk

Introduction

The Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine (HKCEM) will start to hold stand alone Intermediate Examination in Emergency Medicine (IEEM) for 2013 and onward. The examination is targeted to assess the necessary knowledge, skill and behaviour of a doctor to practice Emergency Medicine up to the standard of a trainee who can safely work under appropriate supervision. Pass in the IEEM is one of the
prerequisites for a HKCEM trainee to enter into higher training in Emergency Medicine. The new regulations are effective from the year 2013 onward. Prior to entry to the IEEM, candidates are expected to acquire the basic science knowledge related to the practice of Emergency Medicine. They should have passed the Primary Examination in Emergency Medicine (PEEM) or its equivalent before attempting the IEEM. The IEEM consists of two parts, Part 1 and Part 2. Both parts focus on the clinical knowledge, skills and behaviour which are essential for the practice of Emergency Medicine

Scope of Examination

  1. The examination assesses knowledge, skills and behaviour necessary for safe and successful practice of Emergency Medicine
  2. The examination mainly focuses on the candidate’s clinical competence in the practice of Emergency Medicine. It includes but is not limited to the initial evaluation and management of common clinical conditions seen in patients who present to emergency departments in Hong Kong.
  3. The examination reflects the HKCEM Curriculum which can be found on the College website.
  4. The standard of the examination will be set at a level of expertise necessary for entry into higher specialist training in Emergency Medicine.

Format of Examination

The Intermediate Examination in Emergency Medicine (IEEM) consists of two
parts – Part 1 and Part 2Part 1 of IEEM – Short Answer Questions (SAQ).

  1. This part of examination mainly focuses on data interpretation and clinical problem solving skills. Clinical materials including, but not limited to, electrocardiograms (ECG), radiographs, ultrasound images, CT scans, blood and urine test results, and clinical photos will be presented together with a
    clinical scenario.
  2. Part 1 of IEEM normally will consist of 12 to 16 questions.
  3. Duration for the IEEM Part 1 examination around 2 hours.
  4. Candidates MUST pass this part of IEEM before they are allowed to proceed to Part 2 of IEEM.
  5. This part of the examination will be conducted in English.

Part 2 of IEEM – Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

  1. Part 2 of IEEM consists of 12 to 18 stations.
  2. The duration of the examination will be approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
  3. This part of examination is to assess the clinical knowledge skills, psycho-motor skills, clinical decision making, interpersonal skills including communication and conflict resolution, and professional behaviour.
  4. Candidates MUST pass Part 1 of IEEM before they can sit for Part 2 of IEEM.
  5. The examination will be conducted in English. However, for some OSCE stations which involve patient subjects or moulage patients, use of other language appropriate for the scenario is acceptable but not mandatory.
  6. Candidates must apply for both Part 1 and Part 2 of IEEM together, except for those who are eligible for re-sit of Part 2 (OSCE) or the conditions stated in paragraph 3: Transition period arrangement below.
  7. Normally, Part 1 and Part 2 will be held 3-8 weeks apart. The exact timing and date will be announced by the Education Committee of the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine through its website

Eligibility

  1. Candidates should satisfy ALL the following requirements to sit for the IEEM:
    1. Candidates should be registered Medical Practitioners in active clinical practice;
      1. – in Hong Kong – this refers to doctors registered with the Hong Kong Medical Council and holding valid annual practicing certificates
      2. outside Hong Kong – applicants have to provide relevant documentary proof of medical registration and license to practice in their home countries, and
    2. Candidates must pass the PEEM or its equivalent examination as stipulated by the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine; and
    3. Candidates must have completed, counting to the date of examination:
      1. at least 24 months of accredited post internship training, and
      2. at least 12 months of accredited training in Emergency Department within the 24 months of post-internship training, .
  2. Candidates must fill in the application form for the examination correctly with accurate information.
  3. Confirmation of experience
    • All training experience has to be documented and certified by the appropriate training supervisors or consultants. Certified true copies of certificates should be submitted as proof of professional qualifications and registrations.
  4. The responsibility and the right to vet the application and allow a candidate to sit for the IEEM lies on the Education Committee of the HKCEM
  5. Successful candidates who pass both Part 1 and Part 2 of the IEEM will be awarded the Diploma of Intermediate Examination in Emergency Medicine.

Payment Method Instruction

    1. Payment can be made via
  1. Cheque/Bank remittance with full amount of the fee paid by ‘Account Payee Only’ payable to:     
    Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine
    Room 809, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine,
    99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
        
    or
  2. Paydollar – Please send the mail with the ‘Merchant Reference No.’ & ‘Amount’ & ‘Name’ to exam@hkcem.org.hk.

Application process

    1. The details of the coming IEEM will be announced on the College website. Trainees of Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine (HKCEM) are required to apply the examination through HKCEM e-Portfolio (https://e-portfolio.hkcem.com) and login with trainee account. Applicants who are not active HKCEM trainees are required to submit manual application form. The application form can be downloaded from the college website.
    2. Candidates who intend to sit for the examination are advised to check the website regularly for any update of examination information, or amendment of rules or regulations.
    3. Application of examination through e-Portfolio or application form together with all the supporting documents and payments must be submitted to the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine not later than the specified closing date of the application for the respective examinations. Applicants who apply the examination through e-Portfolio could use e-Payment for the payment. Late application or incomplete application form will not be accepted.
    4. Candidates other than re-sit candidates must apply for Part 1 and Part 2 of the examination at the same diet.
    5. Candidates may  only  apply  for  the  next  available  diet  –  no  prospective applications in addition to the current application will be entertained.
    6. Applicants must be eligible for the relevant part of the examination counting to the date of the examination (not the date of application).

Validated proof of eligibility and identity

    1. Applications through e-Portfolio would be verified by corresponding training supervisors.
    2. All training experience must be supported by appropriate certification by training supervisors or equivalent unless it is already verified in the e-Portfolio.
    3. All previous  examination  results  should  be  submitted  and  supported  by  a certified true copy of the results unless it is already verified in the e-portfolio.
    4. Proof of identity: Candidates are required to provide a photographic proof of identity for all parts of the examination when attending the examinations. Suitable proof includes Hong Kong identity cards or passpor Candidates will not be permitted to sit for the examination if they cannot provide a photographic identification for registration at the examination.

Withdrawal from examination

  1. Candidates withdrawing from the examination must apply in writing to the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine. Candidates may be asked to provide evidence for their reason for withdrawal.
  2. Withdrawal prior to the closing date of the relevant examination application. 10% of the application fee as administrative charge will be levied.
  3. Withdrawal after the closing date of the relevant examination application. 50% of the application fee may be refunded when written notice is received by the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine not less than 21 days before the commencement of the examination.
  4. Candidates who withdraw less than 21 days before the commencement of the examination or fail to attend the examination will not be eligible for refund.
  5. Applicants who have submitted an application form but are subsequently found to be not eligible to sit for the examination will have their fee refunded after 10% of the application fee has been levied as administrative charge.
  6. Candidates who cannot pass the IEEM Part 1 may have the application fee of Part 2 refunded.

Results

  1. Candidates will be informed of the results by post normally within 3 weeks after the examina

Appeal and feedback

  1. Appeal is defined by a request made by candidate to revise the decision of the result of the examination. Feedback is defined as a complaint or suggestion to the examination without the request to change the result.
  2. Candidates who wish to appeal or provide feedback about the process of the examination must do so in writing within 30 days of the examina The submission must state the details of reason or argument.
  3. Appeals will be considered if they allege misadministration, unfairness, bias (for example, sexism or racism) or other impropriety whether in the conduct or in the determination of the result of the examina All the feedback will be seriously reviewed by the core examiners and education committee. However, anonymous complaints will generally not be considered.
  4. Appeals that dispute the academic judgment of examiners or standard answers of the marking scheme will not be considere
  5. A non-refundable administrative fee of HK dollar 2500 would be levied for the appeal reque No fee will be applied to feedback.
  6. Examination candidates who make feedback or appeal in good faith will not be disadvantaged in the current and future examina
  7. The Education Committee or an appropriate committee as decided by the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine will review the case and conduct appropriate action on the issue.
  8. Candidates will be notified about the appeal result in writing.

Re-sit of examination

  1. There is no limit on the number of attempts on IEEM as a whole.
  2. Candidates are expected to pass Part 1 (SAQ) of IEEM before they can proceed to Part 2 (OSCE) of IEEM.
  3. Candidates can apply to re-sit only Part 2 (OSCE) of IEEM if they have successfully passed the Part 1 (SAQ) of IEEM; subjecting to the regulations stated in paragraph below.
  4. Candidates can have a maximum of 2 attempts for re-sitting Part 2 (OSCE) within the next 4 consecutive diets. If they cannot successfully pass the IEEM within the allowed time frame and quota for re-sitting Part 2 (OSCE), they need to attempt the whole IEEM from Part 1 (SAQ) again.

Improper conduct of examination candidates

  1. Candidates who are found to have improper conduct during an examination may be refused entry to the current or future examinations.
  2. Improper conducts include:
    1. Dishonestly obtaining or attempting to obtain entry to the examination by making false statements, using falsified documents, false claims about training experience, qualifications or eligibility for the examination.
    2. Obtaining or seeking to obtain unfair advantage during an examination, or inciting other candidate to do the same. Examples include:
      • Having on the person any material that would give advantage in an examination once the examination has commenced by any means including electronic devices.
      • Communicating or attempting to communicate with another person (another candidate or third party) once the examination has commenced, including passing information about the contents of any part of the examination to candidates in the same diet.
      • Refusing to follow the instruction given by the examiners or examination staff concerning the conduct of and procedure for the examination.
    3. Removing or attempting to remove from the examination any confidential material relating to the conduct of the examination.
    4. Obtaining or attempting to obtain confidential information concerning the examination from an examiner or examination official.
    5. Passing confidential information on the content of the examination to a third party.
  3. The list of improper conduct is not exhaustive and the College reserves the right to investigate and judge any potential case of improper conduct or behaviour during examination.
  4. Candidates may not be allowed to proceed further or be disqualified from the examination in case of serious misconduct after investigation by the College

Equal opportunities

  1. Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine is committed to make every effort to provide an environment for candidates that is free from discrimination.
  2. It is the policy of the College that no candidate receives less favourable treatment than other on the ground of race, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, ethnic origin, colour, region, political belief, disability or social class.
  3. Candidates who experience any discrimination or unequal treatment may appeal in writing to the College.

Infection Control

  1. Subject to the prevalent global or local infection epidemic/endemic situation, candidates are required to declare their health status prior to the Examinati
  2. Temperature measurement may also be arranged as requir
  3. Candidates who are confirmed of having infectious disease that may induce risk to examiners, other candidates and patient subjects will not be allowed to take the Examination and will be deferred to the next diet without additional fee or punishment of paid fee.
  4. Appropriate infection control measures including hand hygiene, wearing of face masks and gloves will be required as necessary.
  5. The Chief Examiner or his deputy would exercise the authority to implement the essential precautionary actions.

Application Procedure

For Hong Kong candidates
Please complete and submit the IEEM application form with 1 set of all necessary documents.
For candidates outside Hong Kong

Please complete and submit the IEEM application form with 1 set of all necessary documents. They may enquire HKCEM about eligibility and application process by email if needed. All payment should be made in Hong Kong Dollar.

Please send

  1. Completed application form,
  2. 2 Photographs with the name written at the back,
  3. Certified true copies of Registration with Medical Council or local medical registration document for candidates outside HK, (for first attempt candidate only)
  4. Certified true copies of Annual Practicing Certificate or local license to practice for candidates outside HK,
  5. Certified true copies of Medical Qualifications including Basic Medical Degree and result of Primary Examination in Emergency Medicine, or equivalent, (for first attempt candidate only)
  6. Training Certification Letters signed by training supervisors or respective consultants covering all the relevant training periods,
  7. Cheque or bank remittance carrying the appropriate amount payable to the ‘Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine’
    on or before the Deadline by hand/mail toHong Kong College of Emergency Medicine,
    Room 809, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine,
    99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong 

    (Attn: Censor-in-Chief, HKCEM).

Remarks

  1. All certified true copies of documents must be certified by the respective Training Supervisor or Consultant.
  2. Exemption from submission of certain documents is only applicable to re-sit candidates who have attempted IEEM before, but not to re-sit candidates who have attempted MCEM only.

Enquiry

Telephone: : (852)2871-8876
Fax : (852)2554-2913
Email : exam@hkcem.org.hk

Format of the training certification letter

  1. Letter head – Institution / Hospital / Dept / Correspondence Address
  2. Date
  3. To whom it may concern
  4. This is to certify that Dr ABC (in full spelling) worked/served (or other appropriate verbs) as a Medical Officer / Resident in XXX Dept of YYY Hospital from BBB date to DDD date. This experience included direct supervision, regular appraisal of educational progress and attendance at educational meetings.  OROne may use the table to document several periods of training in the same departmentThis is to certify that Dr ABC has got the working experience as tabled below:
Hospital Department Post From To

This experience included direct supervision, regular appraisal of educational progress and attendance at educational meetings.

  1. Other info or remarks would be optional.
  2. Signature
  3. Name & Post (Dept Head, Consultant, Hosp Administrator) of signing authority

Enquiry

Telephone: : (852)2871-8875
Fax : (852)2554-2913
Email : exam@hkcem.org.hk

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