The “Macau Young Doctors Greater Bay Area Advanced Study Programme”, accepts applications until next Monday, and those interested can register online via the programm’s application website (www.cps.gov.mo), according to a statement released by the Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday.
The statement noted that the programme, jointly organised by the Health Bureau and four Greater Bay Area (GBA) hospitals, comprising The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, and Guangzhou Medical University Affiliated First Hospital Hengqin Hospital, aims to connect with the nation’s high-quality medical training resources and establish a systematic and professional clinical training platform for local young doctors.
The statement added that selected qualified candidates will undertake clinical training at their chosen hospital listed for a period of three months, six months, or 12 months. During the respective period, they will receive a monthly study allowance of 10,000 patacas. The list of successful candidates is slated to be announced on January 26, and for enquiries about the programme, applicants may call 2883 6363 during office hours or send an email to info@cps.gov.mo, the statement said.
The statement pointed out that the programme with a quota of 25, targets Macau residents holding a valid certificate of recognition as a doctor, dentist, or traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. It has no age limit, but priority consideration will be given to those aged 35 or below.
A briefing session for the programme was held on December 18, which over 50 young local doctors, dentists and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners attended, the statement said.
SSM Director Alvis Lo Iek Long addressed the briefing session, underlining that the study programme represents a collaboration with four top-tier national Grade A tertiary hospitals within the Greater Bay Area, according to yesterday’s statement. Dr Lo was also quoted as saying he hoped that the participating young doctors would seize this opportunity to enhance their professional technical skills and career competitiveness, as this would not only enable them to provide high-quality medical services to local residents, but also keep in Macau vital talent for the high-quality development of the local healthcare sector.
The handout photo provided by the Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday shows its director, Dr Alvis Lo Iek Long (second from left), addressing the bureau’s December 18 briefing session about the upcoming “Macau Young Doctors Greater Bay Area Advanced Study Programme”.
