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Professor Wong Io Nam, Professor Laurence Lok, Professor Simon Mok, and Professor Daniel Baptista-Hon of the Faculty of Medicine in a group photo with students. ( From left to right ) |
On September 21, 2024, the Macau University of Science and Technology Faculty of Medicine held the "Mastery of Virtue and Proficiency, The Flame of Legacy" Student Orientation. The distinguished guests included Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Nivritti Gajanan Patil, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Daniel Baptista-Hon, Associate Professor Laurence Lok, Assistant Professor Simon Mok, and Assistant Professor Wong Io Nam. The event consisted of a symposium on "The Core of Learning, Essence of Medical Spirit," the torch-passing ceremony of "Mastery of Virtue and Proficiency, The Flame of Legacy," ice-breaking activities, and a Mid-Autumn Festival dinner. The aim was to unite medical students in their growth journey and explore the path to becoming "Tomorrow's Doctors." The event aimed to unite students in their growth, explore the path of "Tomorrow's Doctors," and pass on the faculty’s excellent culture.
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Attending Guests: Professor Nivritti Gajanan Patil, Professor Daniel Baptista-hon, Professor Laurence Lok, Professor Simon Mok and Professor Wong Io Nam of the Faculty of Medicine. ( From left to right ) |
During the symposium on "The Core of Learning, Essence of Medical Spirit," fourth-year student MILLIE Un Ion Cheong and fifth-year students Jason Leong, Michelle Yau, and Anna Ho shared their learning experiences and insights with fellow students, discussing their clinical internship experiences and offering guidance to help new students adapt to the learning environment and plan their studies effectively.
Event Supervisor and Professor Simon Mok led a discussion on the qualities and cultivation of the "spirit of medical ethics," analyzing the relationship between the "spirit of medical ethics" and the "MEHL - Medical Ethics, Humanities, and Law" module. Professor Simon Mok emphasized the importance of personal values, self-awareness, and moral considerations in medical practice, advising students to focus on the essence of being healthcare professionals, which goes beyond just technical skills and knowledge to include nurturing inner values.
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During the seminar on "The Core of Learning, Essence of Medical Spirit," students' sharing of experiences and the professors' diverse perspectives led students on a journey of deep reflection. |
Professor Wong Io Nam highlighted the competitiveness in Macau's medical employment market, encouraging students to make the most of clinical internship opportunities to better prepare for their future careers. He urged students to broaden their horizons, explore internship opportunities in Macau, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond, and actively engage in clinical development and medical research projects to tackle challenges head-on.
Professor Laurence Lok expressed that students studying the "Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery" at the Faculty of Medicine of MUST should enjoy the learning process and strive to become good doctors. He encouraged students to work hard in their studies, take care of themselves, maintain a healthy growth process, provide excellent care to patients, and excel in their work to become exemplary doctors.
Professor Daniel Baptista-hon emphasized the importance of communication between doctors and patients during the seminar. He expressed that if patients do not understand a doctor's actions, it can affect their attitude towards cooperation. Professor Daniel Baptista-hon then quoted a statement by the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, who once said, "The biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place." Merely standing up and saying something, or reading something, or making some sounds with your mouth does not mean that communication has been successful. He hoped that students would remember this very important concept.
Professor Nivritti Gajanan Patil pointed out the uniqueness of students studying "Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery," where the teaching language is English, while the communication language is the patients' language (Cantonese/Portuguese). He encouraged students to take pride in becoming future doctors from the Macau University of Science and Technology School of Medicine, sharing a quote, "Wherever you go, there is always room at the top. Strive for the top, and you will succeed."
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The torch-passing ceremony of "Mastery of Virtue and Proficiency, The Flame of Legacy" continues the broad-minded aspiration of doctors to "care for the world," ensuring the perpetuation of skills and virtues from generation to generation. |
Following the seminar, the guests and students participated in the torch-passing ceremony of "Mastery of Virtue and Proficiency, The Flame of Legacy," symbolizing the expectation for new students to inherit the highest standards of medical ethics, fulfill the role and responsibilities of a doctor throughout their lives, and uphold the high level of professionalism and moral character expected by society. The ceremony highlighted that medical education is not only about personal career development but also about safeguarding the well-being of patients, carrying the mission of societal trust and human welfare. It showcased the School of Medicine's commitment to perpetuating the tradition of cultivating doctors with both skills and virtues.
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Students from Years 1-5 experienced mutual support and the unity of the Faculty of Medicine's tradition during the "Ice-breaking Exchange" and "Autumn Festival Dinner" sessions. |
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First-year to fifth-year students of the Faculty of Medicine in a group photo during the "Autumn Festival Dinner." |
Ngo Laam Tong, Vice Chairman of the Faculty of Medicine Student Association and Event Coordinator, stated that the "Tomorrow’s Doctors" must be "skilled and virtuous." He hoped that through the event, students would unite and encourage each other, steadfastly pursue the growth of knowledge, skills, and moral character, and sincerely contribute the highest quality treatment to healthcare and patients, fulfilling this as their life mission.
