HKUMed UG Prospectus 2020

9 These goals are delivered across each of our four themes, which cover the range of areas pertinent to doctoring: ࠮ Human Biology in Health and Disease ࠮ 7rofessional Skills! Diagnostic, 7roblem Solving, Effective Communication and Clinical Management ࠮ 7opulation Health, Health Services, Economics and 7olicy ࠮ Medical Ethics, 7rofessional Attitudes and Behaviour MBBS Our MBBS curriculum aims to produce doctors who are forward-thinking, well-informed and capable of delivering effective, humane and ethical medical care. We also prepare you to engage in lifelong learning and to have the skills necessary for postgraduate training. SIX YEARS, IN A NUTSHELL Years 1–2 Biomedical Sciences Curriculum ࠮ Introduction to the Art and Science of Medicine ࠮ System-based Blocks Year 3 Enrichment Year Years 4-6 Clinical Curriculum ࠮ Clinical Foundation Block ࠮ Clinical Clerkships ࠮ MBBS Elective The MBBS curriculum runs for six years, or 1 semesters. During your studies, you will build on acquired knowledge, starting with pre-clinical education and advancing to clinical clerkships, where you will put your skills and understanding to work. The structure is as follows: