Workshop Showcases Cutting-Edge Medical Education Technologies to China Consortium of Elite Teaching Hospitals

Following the symposium, a workshop was held at the Technology Mezzanine (TechMezz) featuring three engaging sessions that showcased the integration of advanced technologies in medical education to the delegates from the China Consortium of Elite Teaching Hospitals:

• Prof Gary Lau, along with MBBS students Jason Chan and Kelvin Cheng, demonstrated the KASES (Knowledge and Simulation Education System) Chatbot, showing its capability in training students’ clinical reasoning and communication skills.

  
  

• Prof Pauline Yeung presented Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) techniques, highlighting their practical applications as tomorrow’s stethoscope in clinical settings.

  
  

• Dr Jian Yang showcased Virtual Reality (VR) and the Anatomage Table, illustrating their potential to revolutionize anatomy education.

The workshop successfully highlighted the role of technology in transforming medical education, fostering an environment where students can learn effectively and prepare for future challenges in healthcare.

Delegates interacting with KASES Chatbot

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Demonstration

Grand Challenges in Medical Education 2024 Symposium: Shaping the Future of Medical Training

The "Grand Challenges in Medical Education 2024" symposium took place on November 28, 2024, at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. This landmark event brought together leaders from the China Consortium of Elite Teaching Hospitals, government representatives, academics and medical professionals from Hong Kong to discuss advancements and challenges in medical education technology (EdTech) and pedagogy.

Highlights

·         Keynote Lectures: Prof Du Bin, Vice President of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, presented a history of the development of the China Consortium of Elite Teaching Hospitals, while Prof CS Lau, Interim Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health) and Dean of Medicine, HKU, gave an overview of the evolution of medical education since the release of the Flexner Report.

·         Innovative Sessions: Covered topics such as AI governance in healthcare, student-led curriculum design, and the use of AI patient simulations for diagnostic training.

·         Roundtable Discussions: Explored the integration of educational technology into teaching practices and the implementation of innovative programs like SIMHSE (Student in Medical and Health Sciences Education).

The symposium concluded with a call to action for educators and institutions to embrace technological advancements in order to prepare future healthcare professionals for an increasingly complex medical landscape.  The insights gained are expected to inform ongoing efforts to enhance medical training.  

If you missed the symposium, you can consult the abstracts of the sessions and details of the speakers here.

New Episode of Learn Together @HKUMed – How to Teach and Learn Effectively from a Teacher’s Perspective

We are excited to unveil the second episode of Learn Together @HKUMed, “How to Teach and Learn Effectively from a Teacher’s Perspective”! 

In this episode, our host, Professor Linda Chan, Clinical Assistant Professor from the Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education (BIMHSE) and the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care (FMPC), welcomes two distinguished guests, Professor Julie Chen who is also from BIMHSE and FMPC, and Professor Brian Chung from the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.  Both are recipients of the HKU Outstanding Teaching Award and are deeply passionate about medical education.  They will provide insights from a teacher’s perspective on supporting student learning and offer practical tips for students on how to learn effectively. 

 You may also revisit our first episode of Learn Together @HKUMed for effective learning tips from our MBBS students. Teachers are also encouraged to explore the activities and resources provided by BIMHSE.   

We hope you enjoy watching!  We have more episodes coming up in the series, featuring students from different undergraduate programmes sharing their unique learning experiences with you.  So stay tuned!