Community & elderly care
Begin with prevention and long-term care. Observe how care teams support daily needs, and discuss why communication matters in nursing and community health.
Career Exploration · Ages 15–18
Medicine & Healthcare 5-Day Programme
From everyday care to specialist healthcare and emerging technology.
At a Glance.
- Ages
- 15–18
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Dates
- 15–19 Dec 2026
- Length
- 5 days
- Format
- Observation, demonstrations & simulations
- Suitable for
- Future medicine, nursing, allied health & healthtech students
How understanding develops.
Begin with the needs of people receiving care, then examine diagnosis, specialist roles and emerging technology. Each part builds a wider understanding of healthcare.
Diagnostics & medical imaging
Examine how illness is investigated. Use simulated exercises and example scans to connect biology, chemistry and physics with diagnostic work.
Hospital teams & medication safety
See how hospital roles work together through observation or simulation. Check mock prescriptions and discuss accuracy, communication and patient safety.
Rehabilitation, nutrition & oral health
Extend the focus to recovery and ongoing health. Compare how physiotherapy, dietetics and oral healthcare support these needs through demonstrations and simulations.
Healthcare technology & innovation
Look ahead to developments in healthcare. See technology demonstrations and discuss how engineering and computer science contribute alongside medicine.
What students take home.
Your Medical Pathways Map
Link the roles that interest you with school subjects and university routes, including A-Level, IB and DSE options.
Your learning logbook
Record observations and reflect on what you learned, giving you specific experiences to discuss in future applications or interviews.
FAQ
Who is this programme for?
Students considering medicine, nursing, allied health or healthcare technology, or comparing related university courses.
Is this a clinical placement?
No. Students learn through observation, demonstrations and simulations, rather than a work or clinical placement; no patient treatment is involved.
What is included?
The programme only. Transport, meals and personal insurance are not included.
Where will it take place?
In Hong Kong. Venue details and timings will follow once confirmed. Hospital-related activities follow host arrangements.
Is parental consent required?
Yes. Activities follow host arrangements and require parental consent.
When will arrangements be confirmed?
Programme confirmation and final arrangements will be provided no later than 7 days before the start.
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