Prof. Danny Gohel, Programme Leader of BMedSc (Hons) Programme and Head (Designate) of the Department of Medical Science, Tung Wah College(14 August 2012 - Hong Kong) Since its establishment last year, the Department of Medical Science of Tung Wah College (TWC) has been striving to develop a number of healthcare professional programmes to train students to become healthcare professionals to meet the never ending demand for healthcare services in Hong Kong.
(From left) Dr. Louis Chan and Prof. Thomas WongTWC has announced today that a new 4-year Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) programme will commence in the coming academic year 2012/13. The programme comprises five Majors, namely Basic Medical Sciences, Forensic Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiation Therapy, and Veterinary Health Studies.
Professor Danny Gohel, Head (Designate) of the Department of Medical Science, said that the growing and aging population will drive overall growth in the demand for the paramedical staff, such as medical laboratory technologists and radiotherapists, and the demand would surge when front-line medical staff shortages intensified. The local tertiary institutions, however, are not offering comprehensive health care related courses for students. In view of this, TWC has determined to develop this multi-disciplinary programme. "Two of the Majors of this programme, namely Forensic Science and Veterinary Health Studies, are the first of its kind in Hong Kong. The programme would be recognized by various professional bodies and organizations, from both local and overseas. Graduates of these programmes will be able to obtain professional qualifications."
(From left) Dr. Louis Chan, Healthcare Planner (Hospital Development) of Fortis Healthcare Limited; Mr. Paul Li, Executive Director of Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited; Prof. Thomas Wong, President of Tung Wah College; Prof. Danny GohelGraduates may enter into professional careers in healthcare / medical services fields, or they may pursue post-graduate studies overseas. For example, graduates majoring in Basic Medical Sciences may articulate to Master’s degree programmes in dentistry, veterinary science, medicine, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and nursing, etc. They will also be eligible to apply for different professional recognitions.
To facilitate the programme development, TWC has formed a "Strategic Alliance" with renowned local and overseas institutions. Our strategic partners, which include The University of Sydney (Australia), Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Fortis Healthcare Ltd., etc., will fully support this new programme by providing teaching, internship, continuing education and career opportunities to our students. Prof. Thomas Wong, President of TWC, expected that members of the alliance would strive towards the common goal, "We aim to train more medical professionals in order to alleviate the medical front-line staff shortage in the long run." added Prof. Wong.
(From left) Mr. Paul Li and Prof. Thomas WongTWC today signed Memorandum of Agreement with Fortis Healthcare Limited, the largest Pan-Asian healthcare group, and Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited, the largest integrated healthcare providers in Hong Kong.
Dr. Louis Chan, Healthcare Planner (Hospital Development) of Fortis Healthcare Limited, mentioned that should the Group will make the TWC graduates top employment priority should the Group get the land grant from the Government to develop private hospital. Mr. Paul Li, Executive Director of Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited, also expressed that employment priority will be granted to TWC graduates.
Dr. Chan said, "For a 400-bed hospital, it would require around 480 nurses and 70 professional medical staff – of which around 15 are Medical Laboratory Technologists and 13 are Registered Radiotherapists."On the other hand, Fortis Healthcare Limited will offer overseas exchange / training opportunities to students of the programme. Students might have the opportunities to join their subsidiary hospitals overseas (more than 70 hospitals), or HealthCare Quality Medical Services Limited, in their third year of study to fulfill the Co-operative Education Scheme requirement of the College. The basic salary for co-op placement would be around HK$10,000.
A briefing session on the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honour) programme will be held this Friday (17 August 2012) at 2:30pm at LT-2, Tung Wah College, to help students better understand the programme. Professor Danny Gohel will explain to students the structure, entrance requirements, and career paths of the programme. A number of medical and healthcare experts would also join the session to give introduction on the development of various medical professions. Students and parents are all welcome to attend the briefing session. Students may also register their interest in enrolment on that day.
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