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Website: http://www.fiamc.org ASIA / ASIE 13th CONGRESS OF AFCMA 25-27 November 2004 Taipei, TAIWAN Love, Hope and Faith in Family Health Care Final Announcement Theme Organizing Committees Speakers Program Registration Tour information FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, We are happy to announce that the next Congress of Asian Federation of Catholic Medical Associations will be held in Taipei! We will have a splendid opportunity to support, encourage, & learn from, each other. The theme is a response to the Holy Father's call to promote the dignity of the Family. During our war against SARS, we had no spare energy to respond to the call, but we felt the deep need to focus on the Family in our medical & pastoral work: now, let us renew our energy & resources, to promote Love, Hope and Faith in our health care efforts, knowing that a person's wellness is closely related to the wellness of the Family. Please note that this conference is not restricted to physicians only. We welcome nurses, pastoral care workers, social workers,and all those involved in team care for the sick and suffering. It is a good opportunity to bring us all together to promote Christian spirit in our health care. In addition to the formal program, I think you will enjoy the rich culture & Chinese hospitality, for you & your accompanying persons. Do plan to come to Taipei! Sincerely in Christ, Sister Mary Ann Lou, MD, FACS President, Federation of Catholic Health Care Associations of Taiwan THEME Main Theme: Love, Hope and Faith in Family Health Care Reflections of Christianity in Physical, Mental and Spiritual Care Three topics for in-depth discussion: - Mothers and Children: Reporting, education and health care of pregnant women, infants and children - Adolescent and Adult: Challenges and perspectives of adopting the new information technology to spiritual health care - The elderly: Reflection of Christian spirit in caring of the elderly: challenges and perspectives ORGANIZING COMMITTEES INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE AFCMA President: Dr. John LEE (Singapore) Vice-Presidents: Prof. Kwang-Ho MENG (Korea), Dr. Chong-Khin YAM (Malaysia) FIAMC President: Dr. Gianluigi GIGLI Vice-President: Dr. Joon-Ki KANG ADVISORY COMMITTEE • Prof. Jong-Gu RHA, MD (President of KFCMA, Korea) • John HUI, MD (Master of Catholic Medical Guild of Singapore) • Peter Kar Kit AU-YEUNG, MD (Master of the Guild of St.Luke, St.Cosmas& St.Damian,Hong Kong) • Buichi ISHIJIMA, MD (President of Japan Catholic Medical Association, Japan) • Antonius N. KURNIAWAN, MD (Chairman of Indonesian Catholic Medical Community, Indonesia) • GUNAWAN, MD (Chairman of West Kalimantan Medical Community, Indonesia) • Himawan LOEKITO, MD (Chairman of Medical Community of Malang, East Java,Indonesia) • Emanuel Adil GHOUTRI, MD(President of Pakistan christian medical society) • Andrew CHOO(President of the Catholic Doctors Association of Malaysia, Malaysia) • JocelynYAMBAO-FRANCO, MD (President of the Catholic Physicians Guild of the Philippines, Philippines) • Albertus I. HENDARTA, MD (Chairman of West Java Catholic Doctors Community, Indonesia) • Prof. Bernard LI (Taiwan) • Prof. Chien-Jen CHEN (Taiwan) LOCAL COMMITTEE Honorary Chairman • His Eminence Paul Cardinal SHAN, S.J. • Most Rev. Joseph CHENG, Archbishop of Taipei • Most Rev. Peter LIU, Coadjutor Bishop of Kaohsiung Chairman • Sister Mary Ann LOU, MD, FACS Vice Chairman • Hung-Chi LUE, MD, Ph.D. • Shu-Jen SHIAU, RN, MPH, Ph.D. • Mr. Ignatius Chia-I WANG Executive Secretary • John S.H. TANG, MD Vice Executive Secretary • Margaret Li-King YANG, MD Scientific Program • Hung-Chi LUE, MD, Ph.D. • Boniface LIN, MD • Wei-Tsuen SOONG, MD, FRCPC • Michael Ping-Keung YIP, MD Liturgy • Mr. Ignatius Chia-I WANG • Mr. Joseph Chang-Ching WANG Student Affairs • Han-Sun CHIANG, MD, Ph.D. • Justina Huey-Tzy CHEN, RN, Ph.D. • A. Ke-Ping YANG, RN, Ph.D. SPEAKERS Opening Speech • H.E. Javier Cardinal Lozano BARRAGÁN, President, Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care Theme Lecture • Rev. Louis G. ALDRICH, sj, Dean , Faculty of Theology, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan Mothers and Children • Jocelyn YAMBAO-FRANCO, MD, President, the Catholic Physicians Guild of the Philippines, Philippines • Joon-Ki KANG, MD, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University, College of Medicine, Korea • Emiko WADA, MD, Professor, Department of Transfusion Medicine and Pediatrics ,Tokyo Women's Medical University Daini Hospital, Japan Adolescent and Adults • Kwang-Ho MENG, MD, Med.ScD, Ph.D.: Vice-President, Asian Federation of Catholic Medical Associations, Korea • Peter Kar Kit AU-YEUNG, MBBS, MRCP, FRCA, FHKAM: Snr Med Officer, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care ,Yan Chai Hospital, Hong Kong • Wei-Tsuen SOONG, MD, FRCPC: Director of Children's Mental Health Center, Department of Psychiatry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan • Sister Arlene TE, MD, Cheng-Kun CHANG, MD: Departments of Family Medicine, Obstetrics &Gynecology, Cardinal Tien Hospital,Taiwan The Elderly • Justina Huey-Tzy CHEN, RN, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan • Stephen Eustace FERNANDES, MD, Professor of Ethics and Moral Theology, St. Pius College, Goregaon, India • Freddie Loh, MD, Treasurer, Asian Federation of Catholic Medical Associations, Malaysia • Buichi ISHIJIMA,MD, President, Japan Catholic Medical Association, Japan • Francis Chun-Keung MOK, MB BS, MRCP, Consultant Physician in Geriatrics, Department of Medicine and Geriatricis, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong • Fr. Anselmo ZAMBOTTI, MI, Seminary Director and Superior, Order of St. Camillus (MI),Taiwan • Bow-Yin WANG, RN, Head nurse, St. Joseph Home for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia,Taiwan PROGRAM Thursday 25 November 15:00 Registration 17:00 Eucharistic Celebration 18:30 Welcome Reception (Opening Speech) Friday 26 November 09:00 Opening Session 09:30 Theme Lecture Session I Mothers & Children 10:00 Keynote Lecture 10:30 Free Paper Presentation 11:45 Poster Viewing 12:00 Workshop Session II Adolescent & Adult 13:30 Keynote Lecture 14:15 Free Paper Presentation 15:30 Poster Viewing 16:00 Workshop 17:00 Eucharistic Celebration Evening 18:30 Congress Banquet Saturday 27 November Session III The Elderly 09:00 Keynote Lecture 09:40 Free Paper Presentation 11:00 Poster Viewing 11:30 Workshop 13:30 Summary statement from the three session chairmen 14:15 Report from AFCMA executive committee 14:45 Closing session 16:00 Eucharistic Celebration Sunday 28 - Monday 29 November Post-Congress Tours (Optional) REGISTRATION Registration fee Physician USD 199; Non-Physician and Accompanying Person USD 100 Registration fee will be required to all attendees of this congress. Registration will only be accepted upon receipt of the registration form and full payment. Financial aid will be available to some participants in need. Please contact the Congress Secretariat for further information. Invitation letter An official invitation letter will be sent by the Organizing Committee upon request. However, such solicited invitations do not include payment of any expenses, such as registration, travel or hotel accommodation. Visa Visitors holding foreign passports or travel documents must have more than six month's validity & must obtain a visa for entering Taiwan. 14-day visa-free privileges are afforded to citizens of certain countries. Complete information on visa application can be obtained from Taiwan foreign representative offices or visit:http://www.mofa.gov.tw. In case of any question please contact the Congress Secretariat. Information required from participants - Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr...), Last Name, First Name - Full Address, Tel, Fax, Email, Organization Please use block letters or type, then send by fax or postal mail to: Accommodation (Rate/person/night) - China Trust House: Single: USD37; Double: USD 19/person - Wen Chwei Activities Center: Single: USD 31; Double: USD 19/person The deadline for hotel reservation is Nov. 12, 2004. The room will only be reserved upon the receipt of full payment. Payment method: Bank Transfer • All bank charges for remittance must be paid by applicants. • Please specify your name and affiliation and attach a copy of the receipt Bank: Cathay United Bank, 542-4 Chung Cheng Rd, Hsin Tien City, Taipei, TAIWAN Swift Code: UWCBTWTP - Account N° 024038024333 Beneficiary: Federation of Catholic Health Care Associations of Taiwan TOUR INFORMATION A. Post-congress Tour (Free of charge): Field visits to the local long-term care institutions are arranged for interested participants. B. Optional Tour (Fee for one-day's tour is around US$ 30) 1. Taipei City: National Palace Museum: The world's largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, spanning 5000 years of Chinese history. 2. Taipei City: Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall: It is an impressive monument to Chiang Kai-Shek. The majestic hall towers over 25 hectares of landscaped Gardens, graceful pavilions and ponds. An elegant Ming-style arch at the main entrance is flanked by two classical-style buildings, the National Theater and the National Concert Hall. 3. Taipei City: Martyrs' Shrine: It is an excellent example of classical Ming dynasty architecture, dedicated to the fallen heroes. There is an hourly clanging of the guards ceremony at the entrance. 4. Northeast Coast Scenic Area: Located in the northeast corner of Taiwan, this scenic area is noted for its numerous caves and bays backed by green mountains. 5. Taroko National Park: It faces the Pacific Ocean on the east and covers an area of more than 92000 hectares in the northern section of the Central Mountain Range. The Park is 36 by 42 kilometers, featuring magnificent steep gorges, many mountain peaks towering above 3000 meters, and many beautiful natural watersheds. 6. Yingko Potterys' Heaven: This small town is Taiwan's pottery center and its narrow streets are lined with shops selling everything from earthenware tea sets to delicate statues.