29/07/2026
Expanding Clinical Horizons: HKMA Medical Students’ Attachment Programme in Shanghai and Shenzhen
To enrich the learning experience of medical students, the Hong Kong Medical Association (HKMA) organised the HKMA Medical Students Mainland Hospitals Attachment Programme 2026, providing students with valuable opportunities to gain clinical exposure and broaden their understanding of healthcare practices beyond Hong Kong.
Following the June attachment at Peking Union Medical College Hospital (北京協和醫院) in Beijing, four medical students participated in a one-week attachment at Shanghai United Family Hospital (上海和睦家醫院) and Shenzhen New Frontier United Family Hospital (深圳新風和睦家醫院) from 13 to 17 July.
Throughout the programme, the students gained a rewarding clinical experience through departmental visits, observation of specialist consultations, and interactions with healthcare professionals. These experiences provided valuable insights into clinical practice, patient communication, and the delivery of patient-centred multidisciplinary care.
In addition, students took part in one-to-one and small-group learning sessions with experienced clinicians, and had the opportunity to observe surgical procedures under specialist guidance. The programme enhanced their clinical understanding and offered meaningful perspectives on the similarities and differences between healthcare systems and practices in the Mainland and Hong Kong.
The HKMA extends its sincere gratitude to the United Family Healthcare (和睦家醫療), as well as the mentors and teams at Shanghai United Family Hospital and Shenzhen New Frontier United Family Hospital, for their thoughtful arrangements and dedicated guidance throughout the programme.
With the successful completion of the Shanghai and Shenzhen attachments, the HKMA Medical Students Mainland Hospitals Attachment Programme 2026 has drawn to a close. The HKMA will continue to organise meaningful learning opportunities to support medical students in their professional development.