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With the support of the HKSAR Government, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has commenced preparations to establish a new medical school. Dedicated to training a new generation of tech-savvy doctors, the School will bolster the future readiness of the local healthcare system and advance Hong Kong's development as an international hub for medical training, research, and innovation.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today held the Eighth Inauguration Ceremony of Named Professorships to honor seven outstanding faculty members and acknowledge the generous support of their donors and supporters in promoting HKUST's dedicated pursuit of academic and research excellence. Officiating at the ceremony was HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak.
The establishment of Hong Kong's third medical school at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) was approved today by the HKSAR Government (the Government). This landmark decision underscores the visionary leadership of the Government in fortifying Hong Kong’s medical system.
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