Page 11 - CUHK MEDICAL ALUMNI Newsletter Issue 2 Vol 12 2019

"I came with my younger sister this year for
my second Fun Run. Last time I crossed
with my classmate – it was a special Fun Run 2019
the finishing line of the 5km run together
moment!"
Dr Law Wing-sze The annual Fun Run, held on 2 March this year, attracted nearly 450 participants
羅詠詩醫生 (MBChB 2018)
for a healthy and socialising morning.
Launched in 2001, the event is jointly organised by the Faculty of Medicine
and Chung Chi College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. This
year Professor Fong Wing-ping, Head of Chung Chi College and
"This year, I ran 10km with my good old friends of Professor Ng Ho-keung, former Associate Dean (Education) were the
CUHK. Fun Run is, to me, like a reunion. That's why officiating guests.
I am happy to be part of it and have taken part at
least six times."
Dr Axel Siu Yuet-chung The participants were offered a choice of two routes. The
蕭粵中醫生 (MBChB 1992) 5km-Explorers’ route started at Prince of Wales Hospital and ended
at Lingnan Stadium of CUHK. The 10km-Challengers’ route also began
at Prince of Wales Hospital, meandered along Belair Gardens, Lion Rock
"My result of the 10km run this year is the Tunnel Road, Shatin Park and then through the scenic On King Street Park
best compared to my 2016 and 2017 Fun promenade, and finally ended at Lingnan Stadium.
Run records. My elder brother also took part
in the run this year."
Dr Chan Yip-fai This health-promoting event is open to alumni, students and staff from both
陳業輝醫生 (MBChB 1991)
the Faculty and the College.

"I still have my 2009 Fun Run tee! And I remember
there was one year where it rained heavily I had
to wear my raincoat during the run...luckily we
had nice weather this year."
Dr Leo Poon She-wang
潘仕弘醫生 (MBChB 1995)

CU medical Alumni

Buddy programme

The Medical Alumni Buddy
Programme (MABP) kicked off early
this year - 4 January 2019 - with a
career talk on Oncology, Radiology
and Nuclear Medicine.
Emily Li (MBChB 2019)
Some 50 medical students and “The Crash Course was very well-organised and
graduates eagerly soaked up the really helpful. Doctors demonstrated their skills in
wisdom and advice dished out by physical examinations and gave us advice on the
delivery of concise presentation. The course is a good
eight specialists from the private preparation for our examination.”
and public sectors.

Then a month later, on 15 February 2019, around 260 medical students
attended the practical Crash Course on Clinical Exam & OSCE. The speakers Joey Chan (Med Year 6)
from Prince of Wales Hospital - Dr Heyson Chan (MBChB 2007), Associate “It is a very heart-warming experience when
doctors, who were once in our shoes, give us tips and
Consultant, Medicine and Therapeutics, Dr George Law (MBChB 2008), suggestions. The atmosphere during the Crash Course
Resident Specialist, Orthopaedics, and Dr Shirley Liu (MBChB 2003), was highly energised, with tight and entertaining
Associate Consultant of Surgery - joined hands with private Orthopaedics interaction between the speakers and students.”
Surgeon, Dr Billy Law (MBChB 2001), to give tips and advice on
presentation and viva voce skills.
Maksim Chan (Med Year 3)
MABP convener Dr Siu Wing-tai (MBChB 1989), Consultant Surgeon from “The Crash Course was very informative and enjoyable.
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, was the moderator for both events. As a preclinical student, it helped me consolidate my
understanding of basic medical sciences, and orientate
Scan to enjoy interview videos: myself better in grasping medical knowledge with an
www.med.cuhk.edu.hk/newsletter Since its start-up in May 2016, MABP offers advice and learning emphasis on clinical significance.”
opportunities to students and helps them cultivate bonds with their peers
and alumni.
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