Group photo of guests and students
The Faculty of Medicine at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) held its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Oath Ceremony for first-year students on September 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the N101 Auditorium. Medical students, guests, and faculty gathered to share in this joyous occasion.
The event was attended by distinguished guests, including: Chao Wing, Director of the Hospital Administration Office at the Macau Health Bureau's Conde de São Januário General Hospital; Sam Hiu Tung, Director of the Quality Assurance Department at the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macau SAR; Yong Ka Kuen, Director of Macau Yinkui Hospital; Qi Defeng, Executive Director of Hengqin Hospital of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University; Li Weicheng, Deputy Director of the Macau Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital at the Islands Medical Complex; Yang Haixuan, Deputy Director of Zhuhai People's Hospital; Ng Wai Yi, Deputy Director (Academic) of Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau; Aliana Man-wai Liang, Assistant Vice President and Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at MUST; Professor Manson Fok, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Dr. Valencia Chang, Director (Development and Clinical) of the Medical Sciences Division; Wu Qibiao, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Chinese Medicine; as well as other guests and faculty members of the Faculty of Medicine.
Welcome speech by Dean Manson Fok
The ceremony began with a welcome speech by Professor Manson Fok, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Dean Fok expressed that the Faculty of Medicine has successfully launched its sixth cohort of the MBBS program. He emphasized that the oath ceremony represents the students’ commitment to becoming professional healthcare providers. The ceremony reflects respect for the medical profession, enhances self-confidence and a sense of responsibility, encourages gratitude and giving back, and reminds students to always value the guidance of their teachers. He urged students to apply their knowledge in practice and remain true to their original aspirations, hoping they will become compassionate doctors in the future.
Year 1 representative Wong Ion-Him
The ceremony also featured a speech by first-year scholarship recipient Wong Ion-Him, who shared his ambitions and vision at MUST.
Wong Ion-Him remarked that medical students bear great responsibility and must always remember their oath: to save lives, treat diseases, and continuously strive for excellence. He vowed to uphold the commitment to lifelong learning, alleviate the suffering of patients, and make meaningful contributions to society. In his future studies and career, he promised to sail through the vast sea of knowledge with diligence as his vessel and hard work as his oars, humbly learning from his teachers to continuously improve his skills and knowledge.
Oath declaration by first-year medical students led by Dean Fok
Afterward, the students donned their white coats, witnessed by guests, teachers, and family, and recited the oath in English, led by Dean Manson Fok. The Hippocratic Oath is a declaration learned and officially sworn by medical students worldwide before their first class. It outlines specific ethical standards, emphasizing respect for patient autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice. It also incorporates virtues of humility, honesty, compassion, and work ethics highly valued in the current healthcare field. Oath-takers also commit to doing their utmost to heal patients and uphold the highest standards of medical ethics, contributing to society.
Closing speech by Vice President Paul Kwong-Hang Tam
The ceremony concluded with a closing speech by MUST Vice President Chair Professor Paul Kwong-Hang Tam. Vice President Tam warmly congratulated and welcomed the medical students on behalf of the university. He stated that the declaration and oath ceremony marks the beginning of their medical journey and encouraged students to pursue their goals with unwavering dedication, compassion, and a commitment to improving the lives of others. He emphasized that the knowledge learned in the classroom, every patient encountered in clinical settings, and every challenge faced would shape the students into the compassionate doctors of tomorrow, setting the first step toward the future of healthcare. He looked forward to witnessing their remarkable progress.
