HKINPACE History:

The development of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) in Hong Kong started in late 1980s and early 1990s.  During this initial period, only a few public hospitals performed regular electrophysiology study and radiofrequency ablation procedures.  By late 1990s, most of the regional hospitals in Hong Kong provided EP service.  However, there was little collaboration and sharing among hospitals.  Anticipating the needs of promoting the development of EP service, a group of electrophysiologists in Hong Kong gathered together and established a dedicated EP society.  Hong Kong Interhospital Network of Pacing and Cardiac Electrophysiology (HK-IN-PACE) was established by Dr Chan Hon-wah (QMH, founding president), Dr Chan Wai-kwong (UCH), Dr Chan Kwok-keung (PYNEH), Dr Mok Ngai-shing (PMH) and Dr Chung Hau-kwong (PWH) from five regional hospitals in Hong Kong in 1998. 

HKINPACE Missions:

	To promote high quality, patient-centered clinical services in Pacing and Cardiac Electrophysiology for the community in Hong Kong.
	To share intellectual resources and to provide opportunities for advanced comprehensive Continuing Medical Education in Pacing and Cardiac Electrophysiology.
	To be active in cardiovascular research so as to promote continuous improvement in professional practice.
	To collaborate with other organizations in the healthcare system both locally and internationally.
	To arrange and provide for the holding of meetings, lectures, classes, seminars, training courses and exhibitions in relation to Pacing and Cardiac Electrophysiology.