Invitation to Apply for Admission to the
Register of Accredited Clinical Biochemists

On the recommendation of the Secretary for Food & Health, the Hong Kong Society of Clinical Chemistry (HKSCC) has formally appointed the Board of Accreditation (BOA) in early 1993 with the objective of providing a mechanism for regulating standards pertaining to the professional practice of Clinical Biochemistry in Hong Kong. According to the Articles of Association of HKSCC, Accredited Clinical Biochemists are eligible to apply to be promoted to the class of Fellow Membership of the Society. This is a new class of members formed by the HKSCC in 1999 in recognition of the professional status of those who are accredited by the Board of Accreditation of the Society. The Register of Accredited Clinical Biochemists will be updated and lodged with the Food & Health Bureau annually.

Members who has passed the Accreditation Examination can apply for admission to the Register of Accredited Clinical Biochemists. The Accreditation Examination consists of two written papers and a viva examination. The formats of three examinations are listed in the following table.

The intending candidates should satisfy the following requirements before his/her admission to the examination:

1. The candidate should be a member of the Hong Kong Society of Clinical Chemistry holding a relevant degree;
2. The candidate should possess not less than 3 years of relevant experience in Clinical Biochemistry. Certification from the candidate's department head or advisor on his/her experience is required. Other forms of professional competence may be considered (e.g. published work).

Members possessing the following qualifications and experience may be exempted from all or part of the Accreditation Examination.

Full exemption:

1. Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK), or Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, or Fellow of the Hong Kong College of Pathologists, and having passed the examination of respective College in Chemical Pathology; OR
2. Holder of Mastership in Clinical Biochemistry, UK; OR
3. Fellow of the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (FAACB); Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (FCACB); Diplomate of American Board of Clinical Chemists (DABCC); OR
4. Member of the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MAACB) with a doctoral degree obtained in a relevant field.

Partial exemption: Viva examination only

1. Member of the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MAACB); OR
2. Holder of a doctoral degree in the field of Clinical Biochemistry or related discipline and having practised in Clinical Biochemistry for a period of not less than ten years; OR
3. Having demonstrated competence through published work or other attainment and having practised in Clinical Biochemistry for a period of not less than ten years.

Partial exemption: One written paper plus viva examination

1. Holder of a master degree in the field of Clinical Biochemistry or related discipline and having practiced in Clinical Biochemistry for a period of not less than two years.

Decisions of the Board of Accreditation regarding granting of exemption from accreditation examination not listed above

The Board of Accreditation has the right to consider on individual cases that are not covered in the above list and its decisions shall be final.

Deadline of application is the end of July in each year. The application form can be downloaded from the HKSCC website (http://www.medicine.org.hk/hkscc/index.htm). Completed application forms, all supporting documents, an application fee of HK$200 and an examination fee of HK$1,800 (cheque should be made payable to Hong Kong Society of Clinical Chemistry) should reach the Registrar of the BOA before the application deadline. Both applicants admitted to the examinations and applicants granted full exemption are required to pay the examination fee of $1,800. The application fee and examination fee are non-refundable.

Dr Iris HS Chan
Registrar, Board of Accreditation
HKSCC

03 June 2025

Board of Accreditation

Register of Accredited Clinical Biochemists, 2024

CHAN Ho Ming, Michael, MBChB, FRCPA, FHKCPath, FHKAM(Pathology)
Consultant
Department of Chemical Pathology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, NT
Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 January, 2003
Tel.: 3505 2326
Fax.: 2635 8771
e-mail: hmchan@ha.org.hk

Dr CHAN Hiu Shuen Iris, BSc, MSc, PhD, MAACB
Scientific Officer (Medical)
Department of Chemical Pathology,
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, NT
Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 January, 2012
Tel.: 3505 1970
Fax.: 2648 4262
e-mail: chs483@ha.org.hk

Mr CHEN Mo Lung, BAppSci, MSc, FIBMS
Scientific Officer (Medical)
Room 722, 7/F Block P
Toxicology Reference Laboratory
Princess Margaret Hospital
Lai King Hill Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1999
Tel.: 2990 1945
Fax.: 2990 1942
e-mail: cml634@ha.org.hk

Prof CHIU Wai Kwun, Rossa, MBBS(Qld), PhD(CUHK), FRCPA, FHKAM(Pathology)
Professor
Department of Chemical Pathology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, NT, Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 January, 2005
Tel.: 3505 2348
Fax.: 2636 5090
e-mail: rossachiu@cuhk.edu.hk

Dr CHUI Shiu Hon, PhD in Clinical Chemistry (CUHK), PhD in Chinese Medicine (HKBU), FIBMS, CChem, FRSC, CSci
Director/Consultant Clinical Biochemist
Diagnostix Medical Centre Ltd
Rm. 705, Melbourne Plaza
33, Queen's Road Central
Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1994
Tel.: 2116 0788
Fax.: 3107 9877
e-mail: shchui@diagnostix.com.hk

Dr HO Chung Shun, BSc, MSc, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Pathology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, N.T.
Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1994
Tel.: 3505 2333
Fax.: 2636 5090
e-mail: chungshunho@cuhk.edu.hk

Dr LAI Keane KY, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology
Department of Pathology
University of Southern California
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
1441 Eastlake Avenue, NTT Suite 2424
Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
Date of Accredited: 1 January, 2009
Tel.: +1 323 442‑3499
Fax.: -
e-mail: keanelai@med.usc.edu

Miss LAI Po Shan, Judy, BAppSc, MSc, CSci, FIBMS, FAACB, ARCPA
Scientific Officer (Medical)
Chemical Pathology Laboratory, Department of Pathology
Room 805, Block M
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1995
Tel.: 3506 6679
Fax.: 3506 6678
e-mail: laips@ha.org.hk

Mr LAW Wai Keung, BSc, MSc, MAACB, FAACB, MB(ASCP)
Scientific Officer (Medical)
Department of Chemical Pathology
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin., N.T.
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 Jan, 2012
Tel.: 3505 1975
Fax.: NIL
e-mail: emmettlaw@link.cuhk.edu.hk

Prof LEE Sai Kit, Joseph, BSc, PhD, CChem, FRSC, FACB, CSci
Professor of Medical Laboratory Science
School of Medical & Health Science
Tung Wah College
31 Wylie Road, Homantin
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1994
Tel.: 3468 6808
Fax.: 2783 8635
e-mail: jsklee@twc.edu.hk

Dr LIT Choi Wan, Lydia, BAppSc, MSc, PhD, FIBMS
Part Time Lecturer
School of Medical & Health Sciences
Tung Wah College
31 Wylie Road, Homantin
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1996
Tel.: 3468 6808
Fax.: NIL
e-mail: lydiacwlit@gmail.com

Miss LO Man Har, BSc, MSc, MBA, ACB, FHKSCC, Pgdip(Medical Toxicology), MAACB, FFSc(RCPA)
Adjunct Lecturer
Room 358 Tsuen Wing Lau
16 Lai Tak Tsuen Road
Tai Hang
Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1997
Tel.: 6976 9073
Fax.: NIL
e-mail: vanessalohk@yahoo.com

Dr LO Wai Shan, BSc, MSc, PhD, MAACB
Scientific Officer (Medical)
Department of Pathology,
1/F., Block C,
Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital
Tai Po, New Territories
Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 Jan, 2012
Tel.: 2689 2632
Fax.: 2144 1796
e-mail: loclara@hotmail.com

Dr PANG Wing Cheung, Richard, BSc, MSc, PhD, CBiol, MIBiol, CSci, FIBMS, FAACC
Senior Consultant
Flat E, 28 Floor
Lu Shan Mansion
5 Tai Koo Shing Road
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1995
Tel.: 2549 4600
Fax.: 2549 8115
e-mail: pangrwc@gmail.com

Dr SHEK Chi Chung, MBBS, FRCPath, FRCPA, FHKCPath, FHKAM(Path)
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
Department of Pathology
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
30 Gascoigne Road
Kln., Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1994
Tel.: 2958 7111
Fax.: 2215 1024
e-mail: ccshek@ha.org.hk

Dr Sidney TAM, FFSc(RCPA), MBBS, MRCP, FRCP(Edin), FRCPA, FHKPath, FHKCP, FHKAM(Pathology), FHKAM(Medicine), FACB
Cluster Chief-of Service
Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry
Division of Chemical Pathology
Queen Mary Hospital
LG131, Block K
102 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1996
Tel.: 2255 3202
Fax.: 2855 9915
e-mail: sidneytam@hku.hk

Professor TANG Leung Sang, Nelson, MBChB, FRCPA, MD
Professor
Department of Chemical Pathology
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin
N.T., Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 June, 1999
Tel.: 3505 2320
Fax.: 2636 5090
e-mail: nelsontang@cuhk.edu.hk

Mr YUET Koon Yu, BAppSc, MSc, MAACB, FAACB
Scientific Officer (Medical)
Chemical Pathology, 7/F., Tower A
Hong Kong Children's Hospital
1 Shing Cheung Road,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Date of Accredited: 1 January, 2007
Tel.: 3513 3033
Fax.: 3512 7522
e-mail: yuetky@hkstar.com