A total of 60 medical students from nine local institutions will be sponsored to participate in two-week exchange programs at renowned Chinese institutions, including Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking University Health Science Center and an affiliated hospital at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
This marked the second year of the scholarship "Project Empadurance", which saw an increase of 22 participants compared to last year, with students from both the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) participating.
Chair of the scholarship and lawmaker, David Lam Tzit-yuen, pointed out that the group consists of an equal number of medical and nursing students, with mainland students also set to visit Hong Kong to broaden their horizons in various medical institutions.
Lam underlined that Peking Union Medical College Hospital is one of China's top hospitals, specializing in rare diseases and boasting a rich history in medical training.
Yung Shu-hang, Associate Dean (Mainland Affairs) at CUHK's Faculty of Medicine, revealed that 15 medical students and five nursing students will participate in the program this year.
In addition to lectures, Yung stated that the two-week exchange will include an opportunity to attend ward rounds, observe surgeries, and participate in extracurricular activities at the facilities.
Ian Wong Yu-hong, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at HKU, mentioned that students will have the opportunity to learn in various medical specialties, including internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, and anesthesiology.
Sally Chan Wai-chi, president of Tung Wah College, hoped the participants would take advantage of the unusual cases in the mainland during the exchange, ultimately becoming more well-rounded medical professionals.
Hui, a fourth-year medical student participating in the exchange, shared her desire to gain valuable insights from experienced doctors and to learn about the mainland healthcare system, including effective triage, doctors' responsibilities, and the application of AI technology in medical services.
(Phoebe Poon)
