The LMCHK, known as Licentiate of the Medical Council of Hong Kong, is developed and administered by the Medical Council of Hong Kong. The examination was introduced in 1996 to assess medical graduates from outside the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong who wish to practice medicine in Hong Kong.
Candidates are required to pass Part 1-Professional Knowledge Examination, Part 2-Medical English Proficiency Test and Part 3-Clinical Examination. Then complete a residency period before they can formally apply for registration with the authorities. The applicant has completed not less than five years of full time medical training (of the type approved by the Medical Board) at the time of application, which is to include a full time residency period.
1. High definition live lectures
2. Video lectures
Part 1: A two-volume theoretical examination with 120 multiple-choice questions in each volume, covering Basic Science, Medical Ethics/Social Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Part 2: A medical English skills test to ensure that the candidate's English is adequate for his or her professional work.
Part 3: A clinical examination of professional knowledge, including Internal medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology.
| Examination | Application Date | Exam Date | Exam Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Apr, May | Sep | Sep |
| Oct, Nov | Next Mar | Next Mar | |
| Part 2 | Apr, May | Sep | Sep |
| Oct, Nov | Next Mar | Next Mar | |
| Part 3 | Mar | May, Jun | Jun |
| Sep | Nov, Dec | Dec |