This year, we have been reconsidering the MBBS as a whole. As medicine and technology have advanced, students’ workload has been increasing to a point where they are often struggling to keep up. We are therefore looking at how to remove some of the duplications in the curriculum and ensure that what we teach is fit for purpose – that is, it enables students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of medical practice. Let me emphasise that this review is about maintaining our standards, which are as high as ever, in a more sustainable way. We believe there is room to lighten the workload a little and ensure students do not falter or burnout, but rather have the capacity to excel and pursue personal and social development, which, after all, will contribute to their effectiveness in treating patients. The BBiomedSc is also being revamped to enable students to take greater charge of their learning. Majors are being introduced in the areas of biomedical research, bioinformatics, clinical sciences, and health technology. All students will still receive an excellent foundation that they can then articulate to medicine, veterinary sciences and other health-related professions if they choose. But the opportunity to go deeper will keep them in step with this rapidly transforming field and prepare them to contribute to Hong Kong’s I&T development. 6
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