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01 Society needs doctors who are forward-thinking, well-informed and above all, capable of delivering humane and ethical medical care with the dedication to serve the community. HKUMed nurtures these qualities in our future doctors, making sure they graduate as life-long learners well-prepared to excel in their future careers and in their journey of life. Many HKUMed graduates have become leaders in different domains of medicine, academia, public service and other arenas. Come join our MBBS programme if you aspire to be one of them. BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY S
02 The MBBS curriculum runs for six years, consisting of three core components: the Pre-clinical Curriculum, the Enrichment Year and the Clinical Curriculum. The most updated curriculum, titled “MBBS 140 Curriculum”, adopts the “140+ CORE” as the backbone. All the teaching, learning and assessment activities in both the pre-clinical and clinical years are designed around the 140+ CORE, with “CORE” standing for “Common situations pertaining to Ordinary clinical settings, in which students are expected to acquire the Relevant knowledge, skills and behaviour that are Essential for competent and ethical professional practices”. The 140+ CORE makes the medical curriculum more focused, integrated, practical and manageable. MBBS I & II - Pre-clinical Curriculum MBBS III - Enrichment Year MBBS IV - VI Global Health / Integrative Medicine / Medical Ethics & Law / Medical Humanities / Precision Medicine / Diagnostic Radiology / Pathology / Microbiology Themed on "Life Course" & "Cancer Medicine" (focused on "Principles of Medicine and Healthcare") General Medicine Clerkship General Surgery Clerkship Multidisciplinary Clerkship Laboratory and Population Sciences: General Clerkship Assistant Internship Clinical Foundation Block MBBS Elective Enhanced Pre-internship (centred on"Readiness for Practice") Medicine Family Medicine and Community Care Orthopaedics & Traumatology Emergency Medicine Surgery Obstetrics and Gynaecology Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Psychiatry An Illuminating Six Year Quest AND UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ｜ 2024
03 Pre-clinical Curriculum Years 1 - 2 (MBBS I & MBBS II) Building a comprehensive foundation of the biomedical sciences and principles underlying medicine Modules Introduction to the Art and Science of Medicine Molecules of Medicine Cells, Tissues & Systems Infections and Host Defence Drugs in Action Understanding how systems in the human body work Six Blocks System-based Blocks Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Gastrointestinal System Musculoskeletal System Haematology and Immunology System Head, Neck and Nervous System Endocrine and Reproductive Systems BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY
04 Year 3 (MBBS III) Three categories for students to choose from: During the Enrichment Year, students have the opportunity to engage in global humanitarian relief missions, work with NGOs, undertake research internship at world-class laboratories, enrol in minor or elective courses at HKU, pursue full-year articulation studies at renowned universities overseas, and so on. Personalised learning tailored to individual interests Service / Humanitarian Work Research Attachment Intercalation 45+Countries / regions across 5 continents for Intercalation, Research Attachment and/or Service / Humanitarian Work 780+Students went overseas in Participating local / overseas NGOs such as PathFinders, Salvation Army, Caritas Hong Kong, Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation, Hong Kong Red Cross, and International Care Ministries 50+ Service / Humanitarian Work Research Attachments completed at labs of HKU or renowned institutions such as Yale University, The University of British Columbia, Stanford University, The George Institute for Global Health, and Monash University 400+ Research Attachment Enrichment Year UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ｜ 2024
05 Intercalation Top-notch overseas institutions including University of Cambridge, Harvard Medical School, Columbia University, Queen Mary University of London, King’s College London, and The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine 140+ Students went on exchange in 20+ countries / regions 420+ Degrees earned (including intercalated degrees and master’s degrees) 490+ Academically, this was a very fruitful year. As part of my degree, I had to complete a research project, and I worked at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute under Professor Gareth Inman and Dr Michela Raponi, who have provided me with support and guidance along my research journey. I have also reached out to different surgeons, for example, Mr Saleh Okhovat and Ms Constantina Yiannakis, who have kindly allowed me to attach them for surgical operations. I also had the opportunity to observe a trans-oral robotic surgery. Leisure-wise, I had a lot of fun with my classmates, for example, celebrating after exams and going to a birthday party in a bar. I also made friends while hiking and a memorable experience was that my friend and I were interviewed by the Spanish National TV at the Pollok Country Park when we were interacting with the Highland Cattle. This Enrichment Year was certainly memorable and I tried to live it to the fullest. Yuen Cheuk Ting (EY2023/24) Intercalation - Intercalated Degree at University of Glasgow, UK (Full Year) BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY
06 This academic term working for MEDLIFE as a medical student has been profoundly meaningful. It has given me the opportunity to witness first-hand the transformative power of healthcare in disadvantaged communities throughout South America. From setting up healthcare stations to providing essential medical services, every moment has been a testament to the impact we can make when we come together with a shared purpose. The gratitude and hope in the eyes of those we serve have left an indelible mark on my journey as a future healthcare provider. Through MEDLIFE, I have not only gained invaluable clinical experience but also learned the true meaning of compassion and the importance of fighting for equitable healthcare for all. This term has reinforced my commitment to serving those in need and restored my passion and motivation to become a doctor. Service/Humanitarian Work - Volunteering for MEDLIFE, Latin America and Africa (Semester 2) Hurip Ethan (EY2023/24) My research attachment at Johns Hopkins was definitely a rewarding experience. Apart from gaining hands-on experience in animal handling, lab work, protocol design, and data analysis, I also had the precious opportunity to attend one of the largest annual neuroscience conferences in Washington, DC. Witnessing the latest technological and scientific breakthroughs in neuroscience further fuelled my passion for medical research. Beyond research, I actively engaged in other learning activities. This included sitting in on classes like biology and statistics, observing neuromuscular clinics and neurosurgeries at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and participating in neuroscience and behavioural clinical trials. It was also an unforgettable journey immersing myself in a foreign city, embracing a different culture and connecting with people from across the globe. I believe all these enriching experiences contribute to my goal of becoming a wellrounded, open-minded, and passionate clinician-scientist in the future. Research Attachment – Therapeutic Strategy to Restore TDP-43 Splicing Repression for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis at Johns Hopkins University, US (Semester 1) Tam Hoi Yan (EY2023/24) UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ｜ 2024
07 Years 4 – 6 (MBBS IV-VI) Clinical Foundation Block (10 weeks) Getting prepared to "think and act" like a doctor by consolidating skills in history taking, physical examination and clinical reasoning Opportunity to explore an area of medicine of your interest through clinical attachment or laboratory/clinical research MBBS Electives (4 weeks) Total 111 Weeks Clinical Clerkships (97 weeks) Getting ready for practice by being directly involved in day-to-day patient care Two phases: · Acquiring key competencies in managing a broad range of clinical situations under the 140+ CORE · Gaining exposure to a variety of clinical contexts in hospital and community settings · Gaining insights into the full impact of illnesses on patients and their families Principles of Medicine and Healthcare General Clerkship (48 weeks) Specialties covered in the clinical clerkships: Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Family Medicine and Primary Care, Accident and Emergency Medicine, Public Health, Microbiology, Pathology, Anaesthesiology, Clinical Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care · Working as a recognised member of the clinical team in the role of Assistant Intern · Shifting from theoretical knowledge in specialised fields to practical competencies essential for safe and effective practice in general · Gaining substantial experience in the day-to-day clinical management of patients, including clinical procedures and clinical documentations Readiness for Practice Assistant Internship (49 weeks) Clinical Curriculum BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY
08 Early Clinical Exposure and Structured Acquisition of Clinical Interpersonal Skills Enrichment Opportunities beyond Medical Training Our programme goes well beyond vocational training. Your third year of study, which we call the Enrichment Year, offers a golden opportunity to explore areas of interest in either medical or non-medical fields and design your own learning programme in Hong Kong or abroad. Similarly, after the Fourth Summative Assessment, the 4-week MBBS Elective lets you explore a medical area of your choice. As early as the first semester of Year 1, you will start learning the interpersonal and clinical skills necessary for effective and compassionate care for patients. Much of the learning will take place in the purpose-built MBBS Simulation Laboratory, assisted by a well-developed clinical skills e-platform. Programme Feature Highlights - Why HKUMed UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ｜ 2024
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
10 Practising Scientific Research Focus on Medical Ethics and Humanities High Quality In-house Digital Resources to Support e-Learning HKUMed is at the frontier of global medical research, driven by a strong commitment to improving human health through scientific discovery and advancement in medicine. Research requires and enables you to develop intellectual and analytical skills for a vast array of situations. As a medical student, you will have opportunities to participate in research training that leads to output in scientific journals and significant societal impact. Your research can be clinic-based or laboratorybased, and it can be either part of a project with Faculty staff members or self-initiated under the supervision of a teacher during the Enrichment Year / MBBS Elective. Ethical principles and humanitarian values are absolutely essential for doctors to meet the needs and demands of 21st century healthcare. You will learn how these principles and values underpin healthcare practice, as well as your professional and legal obligations, through the medical ethics and medical humanities programmes. They are developed and coordinated by our Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit (MEHU) with the aim of cultivating professional doctors capable of engaging with their patients from a position of awareness of their own humanity. Our excellent digital resources, supplemented with interactive online forums, will enable you to learn at your own pace and in your own style. We have a team of multimedia learning experts dedicated to the development of high-quality, interactive e-learning resources. Proctored written examinations are also gradually turning paperless, conducted on the e-Assessment platform specially developed for the purpose. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ｜ 2024
11 Cutting edge technologies in teaching and learning Student in Medical and Health Sciences Education Our programme is a pioneer in the use of advanced technologies, such as augmented reality (AR)/ virtual reality (VR), gamification, simulation and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in teaching and learning to help students learn basic and advanced medical knowledge effectively. As an early adopter of VR technology, HKUMed is one of the world’s best equipped medical schools for learning of anatomy with the recently inaugurated Techmezz for VR at our Yu Chun Keung Medical Library. Tools such as Anatomage, a fully segmented real human 3D dissection platform, allow for exploration and learning of human anatomy in innovative ways. Teaching is an important role expected from all MBBS graduates in the healthcare profession. As such, the MBBS 140 Curriculum also features the Student in Medical and Health Sciences Education (SIMHSE) initiative, fostering a culture where teaching is an important and integral component of professional responsibility and competence. Peer tutoring activities can help cultivate medical students’ basic teaching skills to prepare them for their future roles as trainers, supervisors, or educators. BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY
12 A Nurturing Community Teaching and Learning Charter Ample Support for Student Wellness Every incoming HKUMed undergraduate student is paired with a teacher as their Academic Adviser at each stage of their professional or academic development. Additionally, HKUMed engages senior students, who are trained in mental health first aid, to serve as peer mentors and supporters for our students. Through our teachers and students, HKUMed aims to foster a community that supports active learning and whole-person development. To cultivate a positive and harmonious culture and environment, HKUMed has established the Teaching and Learning Charter, which articulates the essential values and responsibilities that members of HKUMed are expected to honour. By this Charter, teachers and students commit to an agreed list of values, attitudes and behaviours. Students of HKUMed affirm that they will take good care of themselves and the others, being kind, supportive, diligent and responsible; likewise, teachers of HKUMed affirm that they will be professional, respectful and supportive to the others, serving as good role models for students. The HKUMed Student Wellness Team, consisting of mental health professionals trained in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, social work and counselling, provides a wide range of support services for HKUMed's undergraduate students to ensure they stay well throughout their years of medical training. Using an approach that integrates therapeutic and preventive practices, the Student Wellness Team delivers services targeted at students’ psychological growth through strictly confidential counselling on an individual level, and prevention of psychological distress through outreach and engagement with students on a mass level. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ｜ 2024
13 Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) is our major teaching hospital. It is also a tertiary referral centre for complex and advanced medical services for the entire Hong Kong territory. Most of the Faculty's clinical departments are located at QMH, which offer dedicated teaching and learning activities and professional clinical training for our students. Apart from QMH, learning also takes place in other public hospitals of the Hospital Authority and private hospitals such as the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, and the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital across the border. The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital also provides an invaluable platform for our students to receive clinical training and attain a more indepth understanding of the systems and practices across the border. BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY Training with Partner Institutions
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ｜ 2024 14 Grooming Future Leaders: Alternative Pathways for the Ultra-talented 1 2 Under the existing MBBS, a study track titled “MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar)” is offered from the academic year 2023/24 onwards for students with outstanding academic achievements and admission interview results. If you are admitted to MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar), you will pursue a Master of Research in Medicine (MRes[Med]) in the Enrichment Year in addition to completing the MBBS curriculum, thereby earning two degrees in six years. There is also the flexibility for you to pursue other Enrichment Year options according to your own preferences. In addition, you will enjoy the following exclusive benefits: PhD on scholarships (optional) Potentially join HKUMed as Clinical Assistant Professor HKUMed believes in equity in education and provides necessary support to help individual students develop their learning potential to the fullest. To enable individuals with exceptional talent to progress as far and achieve as much as possible in their medical training, we have opened up the following alternative study pathways. MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) Year 3 4 5 6 MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) MBBS Pre-Clinical Pre-Clinical Clinical Clerkships Clinical Clerkships Enrichment Year Enrichment Year Degree completed Hall residence* (hall fees applied) Elite mentorship GUARANTEED Please see here for MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) FAQ and Entry Requirements Guaranteed elite mentorship from experts of your own choice from within the Faculty or the University Guaranteed hall residence throughout your undergraduate studies at HKU Upon completion of MBBS and MRes[Med] and the one-year internship, guaranteed financial support from HKUMed to pursue a PhD at a renowned university and potentially join HKUMed as a clinical academic upon completion of PhD.
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY 15 Financial incentives Starting from 201819, the HKSAR government has waived PhD composition fees for all local fulltime students enrolled in the UGC funded Research Postgraduate programmes. Croucher Foundation Scholarships are available for a maximum of three outstanding MBBS/PhD students each year to cover the monthly postgraduate studentships, research bench fees and allowances for overseas conference attendance and/or exchange. For details about PhD, please refer to the Graduate School website for further details The MBBS/PhD is a full-time combined programme extending over not less than nine years and leading to the award of both MBBS and PhD degrees upon graduation. Students may enrol in HKUMed’s joint PhD programmes with King's College London and the University of Toronto. There are two pathways through which you can pursue the MBBS/PhD programme: MBBS/Doctor of Philosophy (MBBS/PhD) If you undertake the intercalated Master of Research in Medicine (MRes[Med]) during your Enrichment Year, you can apply to transfer your candidature to the MBBS/PhD programme no later than the 8th month of the MRes[Med]. The time you spent on MRes[Med] would be counted towards the probationary period for your PhD studies. After submitting your thesis in the last year of PhD studies, you would then re-enter the MBBS programme in Year 4 and complete the remaining years up to Year 6, thus earning both the MBBS and PhD degrees in nine years. Transfer from MRes[Med] – Enter PhD before MBBS Year 4 MBBS I -II PHD MBBS IV - VI Total: 9 Years 1 Year Enrichment Year MRes[Med] 2 Years 3 Years 3 Years 1 2 3 After submitting your PhD thesis, you would re-enter the MBBS programme and complete Year 6. The entire study period for the two degrees would be nine or ten years. Another pathway is to complete five years of MBBS, followed by three or four years of PhD studies, then the final year of MBBS. This route is open to students who have achieved good results in the MBBS I-IV Summative Assessments, and who, prior to admission to MBBS, have obtained A Bachelor's degree with 1st class honours A Bachelor's degree with honours, plus a taught Master's degree A research Master's degree (MPhil) Enter PhD in between MBBS studies – Enter PhD before MBBS Year 6 OR OR MBBS VI MBBS I - V Including Enrichment Year PhD 5 Years 3-4 Years Total: 9 - 10 Years 1 Year
16 Your MBBS is a registrable primary qualification that enables you to apply for registration with the Medical Council of Hong Kong to practise medicine in the region. To obtain full registration, graduates are required to successfully complete a 3-week Enhanced Pre-internship Block followed by a 1-year internship in an accredited hospital. The internship will take you through selected rotations in different specialties and will require you to practise clinically under the supervision of experienced doctors. Completion of this basic training will open the door to a multitude of career options in the medical profession. If you want to become a specialist, you are then required to undergo more years of postgraduate training and further examinations. Postgraduate and specialist training is administered through the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and its constituent colleges. HKUMed graduates are a heterogeneous group of doctors, many of whom are now in leading positions in a variety of fields, not just medicine. Some serve the community as frontline doctors in the public and private sectors, while others have pursued academic careers in Hong Kong or overseas, contributing to the development of the next generations of doctors and advancing treatments. Some have become health administrators involved in policy making and healthcare planning for our community, and others have made their mark in non-medical careers, such as law, business, or pharmaceutical development. Whatever path you wish to take, HKUMed is here to make your dreams come true. Pave Your Way UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ｜ 2024
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