Fellowship Examination

Application Form for Fellowship Examination Application Form for Election to HKIMM Fellowship

The Hong Kong Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine 
Fellowship Examination 2026

Date:      31 July – 2 August 2026 (Friday – Sunday)
Venue:    CUHK Medical Centre, 9 Chak Cheung Street, Shatin, Hong Kong

The Examination is an integral part of musculoskeletal training contribute to award of Fellowship of Musculoskeletal Medicine. It is designed to evaluate the competence of the candidates in regard to their knowledge, skills and attitudes in Musculoskeletal Medicine. A good understanding of the principles and application of Musculoskeletal Medicine is essential. Skills in problem solving, communication, practice management, physical examination, sonoanatomy, manual and office procedures are to be tested. Commitments of continuous professional development, provision of training, and public education are expected from candidates.

REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY

The candidate MUST at the time of application for the Examination and at the time of the Fellowship Examination be:

1. An ASSOCIATE OR FULL member of HKIMM
2. FULLY REGISTERED with the Hong Kong Medical Council or with the Medical Registration Body of the candidate’s country of medical practice.
3. actively practicing Musculoskeletal Medicine for not less than THREE years by 30 June 2026.

EXAMINATION FEES
Full Examination (Written, Viva and Clinical)............ HK$35,000

REFUND POLICY

If a candidate wishes to withdraw from the examination, and written notification of withdrawal is received by the HKIMM 90 days or more prior to the date of the examination, he/she will receive a refund of HK$18,000 (for the whole examination). No refund of any amount will be given if written notice of withdrawal is received by the HKIMM within 90 days of the first date of that particular part of the examination. All fees paid are not transferable to subsequent examinations.

IMPORTANT DATES

*Candidate is expected to stay at the examination venue as required during the period.

FORMAT OF THE FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATION

Passing of all segments is considered as passing of the Fellowship Examination. Passing marks will be determined by international accepted standards.

Candidate may be required to have an interview with examiners on 2 August 2026 afternoon or any other day as deemed fit for those who marginally failed in the fellowship examination.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to complete the online application form.

Upon successful verification of payment, applicants will receive an acknowledgement email confirming receipt of the examination fee. Candidates are then required to submit all supporting documents by email to the HKIMM Secretariat at suki.lung@mims.com on or before 15 March 2026 (Sunday).

ELECTION TO FELLOWSHIP

Success in the Fellowship Examination does not automatically entitle a candidate to become eligible for the election to the title of Fellow of Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine (FHKIMM). The Board of Examination will recommend the successful candidates to the Council of HKIMM for election to Fellowship. The candidates should check whether they meet the criteria required for Fellowship application and apply for election to Fellowship themselves. If they fail to qualify for election to fellowship in the year at which they pass the Fellowship Examination, it is the candidate's responsibility to re-apply for election to Fellowship in subsequent year(s) after he/she has fulfilled the criteria.

The following are extracts of the criteria for the election to Fellowship of HKIMM. The criteria contained in the Constitution of HKIMM should be the final verdict.

The applicant:

1. is an active Associate or Full Member of HKIMM;
2. has been paying annual subscriptions continuously since becoming a member of the HKIMM;
3. has passed the Fellowship examination of HKIMM;
4. has documented proof of practicing musculoskeletal medicine in the 3 consecutive years prior to election to Fellowship*;
5. recommended by a Fellow of the HKIMM;
6. has solemnly pledged to uphold the aims and objectives of HKIMM and to commit himself/herself to a process of continuous medical education by playing an active role in HKIMM educational programmes to the best of his/her ability; and
7. is elected to Fellowship by majority vote of the Council.

Please click the links below to access the application forms:

Fellowship Examination Application Form: CLICK Here

Application for Election to HKIMM Fellowship^: CLICK Here

^You may leave the referee's endorsement blank, when you submit your application.

* Applicant may be requested to produce one of the followings:

1. Logbook of treating musculoskeletal patients for three years prior to application for election to HKIMM fellow.
   Or
2. Certification of practicing musculoskeletal medicine for three years or more by head of department, hospital or medical centre.