The institution of Hong Kong’s third medical college at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) was accepted right now by the HKSAR Government (the Government). This landmark resolution underscores the visionary management of the Government in fortifying Hong Kong’s medical system.
The University expresses its deepest gratitude to the HKSAR Government for its belief and to the devoted Task Group on New Medical School for its thorough and rigorous evaluation all through the choice course of. This approval represents a major advance in addressing Hong Kong’s future healthcare wants by way of an progressive, interdisciplinary method to medical training.
A Strategic Government Initiative for a Healthier Future
The cautious choice and approval course of, guided by the consultants of the Task Group, ensures this new college shall be a strong complement to the prevailing medical ecosystem, straight addressing long-term societal wants.
HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM welcomed the Government’s resolution, stating, “We are profoundly honored to be recognized as a partner in the forward-looking strategy of the HKSAR Government to foster healthcare innovation and develop a robust pipeline of medical talent. HKUST is fully committed to fulfilling this vision by cultivating a new generation of medical pioneers who will lead with clinical excellence and technological mastery, bringing lasting benefits to Hong Kong and beyond.”
Realizing a Shared Vision for Next-Generation Medicine
HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP prolonged the University’s honest thanks for the Government’s resolution and the Task Group’s help of its proposal. She stated, “The establishment of the medical school is a powerful validation of the Government’s strategic vision. We are grateful for the opportunity to prepare a new generation of clinicians through integrating rigorous clinical training with technological proficiency, empowering our graduates to excel as future practitioners and leaders in the evolving healthcare landscape. We look forward to the continued support from the Government and the Task Group experts during the implementation phase. HKUST pledges its complete commitment to bring this shared vision to life.”
Chairman Shum and President Ip additional said: “We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all members of the HKUST community-including the Council Advisory Group, the Planning Committee, faculty, and staff. Everyone has worked in unison with collective determination, dedicating their utmost efforts to the development of the medical school. This achievement reflects the dedication and valuable expertise of all involved. Such an outcome was indeed hard-earned, and we solemnly recognize the weight of our responsibilities moving forward. Now, as we embark on this critical mission of establishing the medical school, we are committed to working closely with the Government, the Hong Kong Medical Council, the Hospital Authority, the two local medical schools, the medical sector, and community partners to jointly cultivate outstanding medical professionals and drive innovation in global medical technology and clinical practice.”
Building on a Foundation of Innovation, Guided by Public Service
The new medical college shall be constructed upon a strong basis of HKUST’s distinctive benefits. It will draw upon the University’s deeply worldwide character and world networks to appeal to various expertise and foster a world-class studying surroundings. The college will domesticate a brand new breed of medical professionals: ethically grounded, clinically excellent, and technologically adept. The college will leverage HKUST’s strengths in knowledge science, synthetic intelligence, and robotics, embedding these applied sciences straight into scientific coaching. This interdisciplinary mannequin, which merges science, engineering, and enterprise, will equip graduates to remedy complicated well being challenges and drive translational analysis from the lab to the bedside, main to breakthroughs in diagnostics, therapeutics, and affected person care.