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ACADEMYFOCUS

JOCKEY CLUB INSTITUTE

FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION

AND DEVELOPMENT

Medical Education Conference 2025:
Transforming Healthcare Training Through Technology

The Medical Education Conference 2025, held on 27 September 2025 at Run Run Shaw Hall of the Academy building,
brought together 320 healthcare educators, professionals, and technology innovators to explore the theme “Technologies
in Medical Education: AI and Beyond.” Organised by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine with support from the
Hospital Authority, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong, and funding contributions from the
Lo’s Family Charity Fund Limited, the event showcased the collaborative spirit driving innovation in medical education.

The opening ceremony featured distinguished speakers including Professor Philip Kam-tao Li, President of the Hong
Kong Academy of Medicine, and Professor Chung-mau Lo, Secretary for Health, who emphasised embracing
technological advancement while preserving the human elements of healthcare.

Key Sessions and Insights

AI Applications in Medical Education AI-Enhanced Simulations in Training
The conference opened with discussions on how A particularly engaging session focused on the relationship
artificial intelligence is transforming medical education. between human learners and AI systems in training
Sessions explored the emergence of the “fourth environments. Presentations explored how simulated patients
generation” of medical education, in which AI tools and and AI-driven scenarios create more realistic and diverse
large language models are becoming integral to learning opportunities for medical trainees. Participants gained
teaching and learning processes. Participants examined insights into designing learning experiences that leverage AI
practical applications of AI in reshaping medical capabilities while developing critical thinking skills, emphasising
curricula while maintaining educational rigour. AI as an enhancement tool rather than a replacement.

Specialised Medical Education and Technology Technology in Postgraduate Education
The second session addressed how different medical The final thematic session addressed continuing medical
disciplines are adapting to technological change at education and professional development. Discussions centred
varying paces. Radiology education emerged as a on advancing technology-enhanced learning in postgraduate
compelling case study, demonstrating how AI is medical education, with attention to creating sustainable
transforming both the practice and teaching of the programmes that meet the evolving needs of practising
specialty. Discussions centred on integrating AI tools healthcare professionals. Innovative approaches to lifelong
while ensuring that fundamental clinical skills remain at learning demonstrated how technology can make continuing
the core of education. education more accessible, personalised, and effective.

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