To strengthen the clinical practical skills of medical students, the Faculty of Medicine at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) invited the Macau Society of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine to the university on Saturday, 11 April, to deliver professional first aid training to Year 5 Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students. The programme aimed to enhance students’ clinical responsiveness and first aid proficiency, fully preparing them for future frontline medical practice.
The training was conducted by a team of experienced frontline healthcare professionals and instructors from the Macau Society of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine including Dr. Leung Hoi Ip and Dr. Yeung Pui Yi, as well as our recent MBBS graduates now undertaking internships at the Conde S. Januário Hospital. Associate Professor Lok Si Chong from the MUST Faculty of Medicine also provided full guidance throughout the session, demonstrating the faculty’s commitment to high-quality clinical education.
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The programme covered both theoretical lectures and hands-on practical training in first aid. Instructors began with foundational first aid knowledge and management principles, including key techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the operation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), offering students a concrete understanding of core theories.
Instructor’s Presentation
During the practical segment, students participated in small-group simulation drills, with instructors providing on-site guidance and real-time corrections to techniques. Through intensive interactive training, students not only consolidated classroom learning but also built confidence in making clinical decisions under pressure.
Medical Students Practising Under Guidance
Participating students generally commented that the training was practical, well-paced, and highly beneficial. Several students noted that learning from practicing clinicians and recent alumni who had recently completed internships significantly improved their clinical thinking and technical skills.
The Faculty of Medicine at MUST stated that it will continue to collaborate with local professional medical institutions to advance medical education that integrates theory and practice, nurturing medical professionals with strong clinical competence and humanistic care.
