HKUMed launches scholarships for graduates eyeing overseas PhD programmes
發佈日期: 2025-07-14 21:09
TVB News
The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Medicine launched a scholarship worth up to 2 million dollars for medical graduates who wish to pursue PhD studies in overseas universities.
The head of the medical school said the offer aims to boost talent in the research field.
Before DSE results are released on Wednesday, 57 students received conditional offers through school nominations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or IB.
Two years ago, the University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Medicine rolled out a study track titled "Distinguished MedScholar", or DMS, tailored for some 30 high achievers every year.
Participating medical students receive scholarships of up to 800,000 dollars, as well as a series of learning opportunities, such as one-to-one mentorship programmes and social events.
"For me personally, the unforgettable part is participating in different DMS exclusive events, such as the high table dinner," said Year II medical student Hui Chak-bong. "In that event, I get to know different professors. I also chatted with our dean for awhile about my potential life in Dundee."
What's new is that the medical school will award scholarships for graduates to enrol into PhD programmes. Partner schools include top colleges from around the world, including Cambridge and Oxford.
In the meantime, the faculty of medicine granted conditional offers to 57 students, including 26 perfect IB scorers and 31 recommended by school principals.
One candidate is from Minxin Hong Kong School in Guangzhou, which offered the DSE exam for the first time.
Prof. Kenny Kwan, assistant dean (MBBS Admissions) of Medicine, HKU, said: "Through the experience from the past two years, we are able to understand more about the criteria that these students have been recommended by their schools and their principals, so we have more confidence that these students are able to excel in our medical programmes.
With the number of places in undergraduate medicine programmes set to increase in the coming academic year, the dean of medicine believes that exchanges between students will increase, and the medical school will enrich courses to allow for more students.
