How can future doctors blend clinical rigour with AI fluency and empathy?
Medical experts have stressed that Hong Kong’s next generation of healthcare professionals must combine clinical rigour with emotional resilience, an open-minded approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and the drive to transform the sector. The remarks came during a panel on the first day of the Global Education Summit, co-organised by the South China Morning Post and HSBC Premier. “We always…
Future doctors in Hong Kong must master both clinical expertise and an understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), according to medical experts gathered at the Global Education Summit. Dr Chung Kin-lai, CEO of CUHK Medical Centre, urged doctors to consider their patients' needs not just for Hong Kong's seven million residents, but for the 18 million people they could serve globally.
The summit's panel, "Powering Hong Kong’s Healthcare Talent Pipeline", highlighted how AI is reshaping medical workflows. Dr Kenneth Tsang of IHH Healthcare North Asia noted that older doctors are more resistant to adopting AI, suggesting that younger, tech-savvy doctors will lead the charge. Dr Ricky Chiu, PHASE Scientific CEO, advised students to stop merely memorising answers and instead focus on asking insightful questions that AI cannot answer outright.
While medicine remains a lifelong commitment requiring 12-15 years of rigorous training, the experts emphasized that empathy and human connection are now as crucial as clinical skills. Dr Kenneth Tsang stressed the importance of humility in clinical practice, while Dr Ricky Chiu urged parents to let children pursue medicine only if it is a genuine passion.
Beyond patient care, panelists identified three primary contributions young doctors could make: treating patients, educating fellow doctors, and developing healthcare technologies. These insights come as medical leaders seek to attract the next generation of talent—individuals who are curious, adaptable, problem-solvers, and resilient, with a passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to empathy.
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