Chapter:	161E	Title:	MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS (REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE) REGULATION	Gazette Number:	37 of 2000
Section:	4	Heading:	Application for inclusion in Specialist Register	Version Date:	01/07/2000

Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 37 of 2000 s. 3

(1) An application for inclusion of a registered medical practitioner's name in the Specialist Register under section 20K of the Ordinance must-

(a) be delivered to the Registrar, together with 4 copies of a photograph of the applicant of a size not greater than 50 x 70 mm and not less than 40 x 60 mm; and
(b) contain the following particulars-
(i) the personal particulars of the applicant;
(ii) a statement as to whether the applicant has or has not been convicted of any offence punishable with imprisonment and as to whether the applicant has or has not been found guilty of misconduct in a professional respect; and
(iii) the qualifications held by the applicant.

(a) a barrister, a solicitor or a commissioner for oaths, if the applicant is resident in Hong Kong; or (47 of 1997 s. 10)
(b) a notary public, if the applicant is resident outside Hong Kong,

(a) the original diploma, certificate or other document evidencing the degree or qualification by virtue of which the applicant is applying to have his name included in the Specialist Register;
(b) the original or certified true copy of the applicant's identity card or passport or both;
(c) evidence of the applicant's identity in the form of a statement by-
(i) a barrister, a solicitor or a commissioner for oaths, if the applicant is resident in Hong Kong; or (47 of 1997 s. 10)
(ii) a notary public, if the applicant is resident outside Hong Kong,
to the effect that he has personally checked and is satisfied that the applicant's personal particulars and photo provided in the application form are the same as shown in the applicant's identity card or passport or both;
(d) a certificate of good standing issued by the relevant medical authority of a state, territory or place outside Hong Kong with which the applicant is registered as a medical practitioner, if he is resident outside Hong Kong; (37 of 2000 s. 3)
(e) a statement or certificate issued by the Academy of Medicine that the applicant has completed the postgraduate medical training and has satisfied the continuing medical education requirements of the relevant specialty and has been awarded a Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine;
(f) any other document, including but not limited to a certificate of registration or experience as specified or approved by the Council;
(g) a statement or certificate issued by the Academy of Medicine under section 20K(2)(b) of the Ordinance;
(h) references as to the applicant's character from at least 2 persons, not being relatives of the applicant, who have known the applicant for at least 12 months and who have the opportunity of judging his character.