Walking into History of Medicine in Hong Kong – A Virtual Tour

Date: 18 October, Saturday | Time: 14:00 - 15:30 | Venue: Academia Room, L1-S4

Speakers:  Dr Pauline Luk & Dr Ria Sinha

Programme Description: 
"Healing Hong Kong: Walking the Local Medical Landmarks and Legacies" is a workshop offers curated virtual routes to unveil the rich medical history of Hong Kong. This workshop showcases how incorporating heritage into medical education can enhance medical students' interest and knowledge of the history of medicine. Participants will explore heritage sites linked to the evolution of medical education, infectious diseases, vaccination, health culture, sanitation, water supply, nutrition, and the establishment of key hospitals, gaining insight into Hong Kong's efforts to improve community health. Tailored for medical educators and humanities scholars, this workshop presents a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of history, culture, and medicine, deepening understanding of local health systems and their global impact on health education. It stands as a testament to the value of integrating history into medical education and practice.

Programme Details: 

Learning Outcomes:

• Explore the intersection of history, culture, and medicine
• Gain an understanding of Hong Kong's rich medical history
• Enhance knowledge and appreciation of the global impact of local health systems
• Learn how to integrate touring into teaching the history of medicine

Target Audience:

• Medical and health-related educators
• Anyone interested in history of medicine

There is no need for prior knowledge of the topic

Maximum number of participants for the programme
No limitation