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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) has officially established a strategic partnership by signing cooperation agreements with Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University (Huashan) and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (Ruijin).
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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