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! 

Grand Challenges in Medical Education 2024 (28 November 2024, Thu)

Grand Challenges in Medical Education 2024

Training Doctors for the Fifth Industrial Revolution

LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), China Medical Board (CMB), Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM) and Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) as supporting organiser are co-organising a symposium, titled “Grand Challenges in Medical Education 2024 – Training Doctors for the Fifth Industrial Revolution”, on 28 November 2024 at Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine.

Theme: Grand Challenges in Medical Education 2024 - Training Doctors for the Fifth Industrial Revolution

Date: 28 November 2024 (Thursday)

Time: 9am – 5pm (lunch provided)

Venue: Faculty Board Room, 1/F, Daniel & Mayce Yu Administration Wing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, 21 Sassoon Road

Key Topics

• AI in health sciences education and training

• Use of AR, VR and simulation in health sciences education

• Students as collaborators and educators in health sciences education

• Interprofessional education and collaboration

Registration

Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click on the website below to register and learn more about the symposium:

https://gcme.med.hku.hk/