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Alumni discuss CUhK-Shenzhen

NEWS medical School

BRIeF A forum on the proposed establishment of a new medical school with an affiliated teaching
hospital in Shenzhen was held on 26 April 2019 for our alumni.

The proposed medical school is expected to offer undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD
degrees.

The affiliated teaching hospital, with a 3A-status (the mainland has a three-tier hospital
classification system), is expected to provide 5,000 beds and will be built in Shenzhen’s
Longgang District.

During the forum, alumni exchanged views on the curriculum,
finance and manpower resources of teaching and clinical
services, and the vision and mission of the proposed medical
school. Some emphasised developing synergies between
the existing and proposed medical faculties. There were also
suggestions for a site visit to the CUHK(SZ) campus.

Professor Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President
of CUHK, and Professor Francis Chan, Dean of the Faculty of
Medicine, were the moderators.

The CUHK-Shenzhen Medical School initiative is aimed at
boosting high-quality medical services as well as strengthening
collaboration in medical education, innovation and research in
the Greater Bay Area.

Our Very Own 70.3 IRONmAN ... or

rather, IRONWOmAN!

Dr Terry Chu Wing-fai 朱穎暉醫生 (MBChB 1989) was declared second runner-up of
the female 50-54 age group race in the March 2019 Fubon Financial IRONMAN 70.3 Taiwan.

She was among 5,000 triathletes from 37 countries who participated in the event.

It was a remarkable feat for the half-IRONMAN competitor who finished the 70.3-mile triathlon in 6:38:38.
The event consisted of a 1.9km-swim in the crystal-clear Flowing Lake, a 90km-bike ride and a 21.1km-run
along the beautiful Taitung coastline.

“I’m very thankful that the weather was good that day. I particularly loved the scenic cycling route along
the coast although I had to stop my ride several times to clear my runny nose – it usually happens after
my swim!”, says Dr Chu. The race was her first half-IRONMAN as well as first overseas triathlon.

Working as a medical officer in Family Health Service of the Department of Health, she
only started competing in triathlons in 2017. She says she can only train whenever her
busy work schedule allows. Nonetheless, she has since competed in three short distance
triathlons in Hong Kong and was even ranked third in her age group.

“The last 5km-run in Taitung was really challenging, but I felt no pressure at all because for
me, enjoyment is all that matters.” Dr Chu recalls the touching moments when competitors
spurred each other on and spectators lined the city streets to cheer on the runners. “We
are always competing with ourselves, not with others. In fact, I have made some new
friends in the race. That’s why I love triathlons so much!”

Photo courtesy
IRONMAN 70.3 Taiwan
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