A global advocate for antimicrobial resistance delivered the inaugural Gabriel Leung Lecture calling for greater collaboration to battle the “grand pandemic” of superbugs. Professor Dame Sally Davies, Master of Trinity College, University of Cambridge and the UK Government Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance, was invited to deliver the first lecture…

A discovery by a HKUMed team identifying a target for new drugs to treat hepatitis B is nearing its goal, according to the clinician-scientist who spearheaded the finding. In 2008, Professor Yuen Man Fung’s group found patients who had spontaneously lost a major viral protein named hepatitis B surface antigen…

HKUMed delighted visitors with hands-on workshops and a chance to try out the latest virtual reality technologies at Information Day 2023 on Saturday. Prospective students had the opportunity to learn about HKUMed’s undergraduate programmes through admissions talks, discussions with teachers and interactive workshops. Professor Ivan Hung, Assistant Dean (Admissions) kicked…

A HKUMed neurologist has developed a series of lectures guiding students and teachers in how to use artificial intelligence tools as he works to enhance the Faculty’s innovations in medical teaching. Dr Gary Lau is the Medical Faculty’s Director in EdTech and SIME (Students in Medical Education). His role consolidates…

A brush with airline chatbot in 2020 inspired a HKUMed teacher to adapt the technology to teach medical students with the help of virtual patients. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Michael Co, a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, found himself talking to a chatbot…

HKUMed is constantly adopting the latest technologies to ensure graduates possess the necessary skills to thrive in dynamic healthcare settings. Take a look at the ways we’re preparing the healthcare professionals of the future to better serve their communities.

New medical students at HKUMed took their first step into the medical profession on Saturday with a White Coat Ceremony reminding them of their obligations to their patients, colleagues and themselves. The Class of 2029 were welcomed into the HKUMed family and the family of medical professionals by members of…

Incoming students to the University of Hong Kong’s Medical Faculty received a warm welcome from members of the Deanery and academic teachers at the Faculty Induction on Thursday. Professor Gilberto Leung, Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning), who was standing in for Professor CS Lau, Dean of Medicine, congratulated the new…

From producing fake images of Pope Francis in a puffer jacket to using chatbots to negotiate utility bills, artificial intelligence software released in recent months has prompted a surge in interest in the technology. These generative AI tools have highlighted the technology’s potential and sparked a race among tech giants. …