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JCIMED remains committed to supporting colleges
in exploring similar funding opportunities.
Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to
submit proposals that articulate their educational
objectives, target participants, and expected
outcomes. Proposals will be reviewed by the JCIMED
Operations Committee based on their potential
impact on professional development and strategic
alignment with broader medical education goals.

This successful implementation powerfully
underscores the Academy's unwavering commitment
to excellence in medical education, highlighting the
transformative impact of strategic partnerships and
innovative funding in elevating the standard of
professional medical training in Hong Kong.

JCIMED Opening Ceremony Marks New Era in Hong Kong Medical Education

The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM)
celebrated a significant milestone with the official
opening ceremony of the Jockey Club Institute of
Medical Education (JCIMED) on the evening of 14 April
2025. The event marked the culmination of extensive
planning and development efforts to establish a
state-of-the-art medical training hub in Hong Kong.

Dr Benny Cheng, Honorary Director of JCIMED,
delivered the welcome address, highlighting that
“JCIMED represents our commitment to innovation in
medical training and professional development.” He
announced that the renovation of the institute has been
completed, made possible through generous funding Key figures present included Prof. Philip Li (President of
from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
HKAM), Prof. Gilberto Leung (Immediate Past President
of HKAM), Prof. Clement Tham (Vice President
A commemorative plaque was unveiled during the (Education and Examinations) of HKAM and Chairman
ceremony, honouring the benefactors and marking the of the JCIMED Steering Committee), and Dr Benny
official opening. Attendees participated in a traditional Cheng (Chairman of the JCIMED Operation
roast pig cutting ceremony, symbolising prosperity for Committee).
the new endeavour.

Prof. Li emphasised HKAM’s vision, “The Academy
envisions JCIMED becoming a centrepiece of our
educational framework. Through this institute, we will
enhance the quality of specialist training and continuing
professional development.”

The JCIMED aims to promote innovation in medical
training methodologies, serve as a hub for
simulation-based learning, foster interdisciplinary
research across medical specialties, and enhance
specialist training in Hong Kong.

The ceremony concluded with group photos capturing
the leadership team and committee members who
made the JCIMED vision a reality.

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