09 Comprehensive Hospital-based, Communitybased and Primary Care Experience Alongside learning that takes place within hospitals, you will gain first-hand experience in a wide variety of communitybased settings involving family physicians, maternal and child health services, hospices and patient support groups. This exposure to different arenas of the public health system enables your development of a holistic perspective on patient management and a richer understanding of the integration between primary and secondary care. Technological Innovations in the Curriculum The MBBS curriculum embraces technological innovations in order to match the rapid developments in the field of medicine. During your MBBS training, you will have the opportunities to learn and apply the following latest technologies: Precision Medicine Telehealth Ultrasonography Covers literacy in big data science and its application in clinical medicine, practice and research Involves the use of telecommunications technologies in medical practices, such as teleconsultation for outpatients and tele-pharmacy Involves application of the point-ofcare ultrasound (POCUS) device, known to many as “tomorrow’s stethoscope” Inter-professional Learning Successful doctors know how to work effectively in an interprofessional team for the delivery of modern healthcare. HKUMed has taken the lead in delivering inter-professional educational experiences where medical, nursing and pharmacy students learn how to communicate, interact and work with one another. For students with demonstrated academic potential and interest in developing inter-professional competence, we offer the opportunity to enrol in intercalated programmes such as the Master of Public Health programme, with scholarships and other forms of financial support. Adaptability to Changing Times HKUMed nurtures competent medical professionals who are prepared to flourish in the fast-changing healthcare environment of the 21st century. New modules or curriculum threads are introduced to address emergent needs from the evolving social and professional landscapes. Among the latest ones are Global Health, which incorporates key concepts and knowledge relevant to health provision in the Greater Bay Area to better equip students for career opportunities in the region, and Integrative Medicine, which blends traditional Chinese medicine into the medical curriculum, broadening your perspective and repertoire as a medical practitioner. BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY
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