Invitations for Proposals for a Third Medical School in Hong Kong
The Third Medical School Initiative in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government is set to invite universities to submit proposals for the establishment of the third medical school by the end of this year. The initiative, guided by Health Minister Lo Chung-mau, will see a task group composed of notable figures from the medical field, including Education Chief Christine Choi Yuk-lin, working to evaluate submissions. These proposals are to enhance medical education and research across the territory.
Framework and Procedures
The task group's primary objective is to develop a comprehensive framework for the new institution. With expert advisers like Professor Joseph Sung Jao-yiu and Professor Zhao Yupei, the group aims to create an innovative and strategically positioned medical school that will complement the existing ones.
- Assessment Criteria for Proposals:
- Curriculum Design
- Student Recruitment
- Demand and Supply of Medical Professionals
- Facilities and Financial Resources
Proposed locations for the school include sites in Ngau Tam Mei, situated in Yuen Long, a key development area within the Northern Metropolis project. It is anticipated that the new medical school will not only contribute to enhancing medical education but also attract a diverse range of talent from local and international backgrounds.
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