CPRS Handbook - 2023-2024 - 20240110

MBBS I Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block 2023/24
Updated on January 10, 2024
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND

BACHELOR OF SURGERY
CARDIOPULMONARY
AND RENAL SYSTEMS
BLOCK (CPRS)
HANDBOOK
Page
Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Student Feedback ...................................................................................................................................... 6
MBBS First Summative Assessment ...................................................................................................... 7
About the Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block ....................................................................... 8
Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block Timetable ...................................................................... 9
Schedule and Learning Outcomes of the Whole Class Sessions .................................................... 28
Module 1: Breathing
Module 2: The Heart
Module 3: Circulation
Module 4: Renal Functions
Module 5: Airway and Lung Diseases
Module 6: Cardiac Insufficiency
Module 7: Cardiopulmonary Diseases
Module 8: Chronic Kidney Disease
Schedule of the Practicals and Workshops ......................................................................................... 57
Learning Outcomes of the Practicals and Workshops ....................................................................... 65
Evidence-Based Decision Making…………………………………………………………………….…………...…….72
Clinical Skills for Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block ......................................................... 73
Advising on Smoking cessation ............................................................................................................. 76
Medical Ethics and Law (MEL) Programme………………………………………..…………………………….77
Medical Humanities (MH) Programme 2023-24.................................................................................. 81
MBBS I Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block PBL Groups.................................................. 91
Teaching Venues ..................................................................................................................................... 93
Code of Conduct
(I) Student’s Rights and Responsibilities
All students shall have the rights to enjoy a safe learning environment; express their own opinions and
feelings; use and access school facilities, services and resources; establish and join student societies;
and acquire knowledge and skills leading to award of a degree if the required standard is reached.
During the studies, students have the responsibilities to be punctual and attend school activities; to
participate fully in the learning process; to complete assignments and comply with the timeline; to reach
the academic standards required for the programme; to use proper language and observe dress code; to
work and co-operate with peers and staff members (including office staff, healthcare staff); to refrain from
aggressive and intimidating behaviour; and to treat patients’ information in confidentiality.
According to the University Statutes XXXI, section 2 (1)(L), a student can be asked to appear before a
Disciplinary Committee by “refusal or failure to comply with any order of any officer or teacher prohibiting
conduct which he is reasonably satisfied is disrupting teaching, study, research or the administration of
the University; or is obstructing any officer or employee of the University in the performance of his duties”.
(II) Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct includes the following:

• cheating in examination;
• plagiarism;
• misrepresentation of data on research projects;
• allowing another student to represent your work as his/her own;
• forgery or alternation of official records or documents including attendance records or “doctor/nurse”
status; and
• manifest attitude or behaviour which is detrimental or illegal, involving people in the direct context of
teaching/learning activities, i.e. patients.
Copyright
Students should be warned that notes taken in whole class sessions and course materials supplied to
them by the School/Departments/individual teachers are to be used by them only for the purposes of
research or private study. The materials are for teaching purposes and are not meant for circulation
without prior approval from the School/Departments/individual teachers. Photographing, recording and
video-taping of whole class sessions and/or practical sessions and downloading of presentation files are
strictly forbidden, unless prior approval has been obtained from the teachers concerned. Failure to heed
this warning may result in an infringement of the copyright laws.
Any unauthorised recording and/or downloading of teaching materials would constitute a disciplinary case,
which may result in disciplinary actions. Teachers and School/Departmental staff will stop any
unauthorised recording and/or downloading of files spotted in class and will report the cases to the School
Office immediately.
All online materials available on Moodle shall be the property of the University of Hong Kong by law, which
shall not be retained, disclosed, reproduced, transferred or distributed, performed or displayed, in parts
or in full, without explicit permission from the Faculty.
Any copying of materials by students on self-service copiers within the University must be kept within the
scope of fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study under the copyright legislation currently
in force in Hong Kong. In addition to printed forms of work (e.g. a journal paper or lecture handouts), work
in electronic form such as a website, or an audio-visual production is also bound by copyright protection.
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Plagiarism
Any unacknowledged use, as one’s own, of the thoughts, writing, inventions or work of another person,
whether or not such work has been published, will be an act of plagiarism and is also a serious
misconduct, which may result in disciplinary actions. In addition to printed forms of work (e.g. a journal
paper or lecture handouts), work in electronic form such as a website, or an audio-visual production is
also bound with copyright protection. More information about plagiarism can be retrieved online via
http://tl.hku.hk/plagiarism.
Attendance and Absence

Students should attend whole class sessions, tutorials, seminars, practicals and all other learning
sessions, as are prescribed in the timetable and sign the attendance sheet for each lesson (if any).
Students should be warned that signing attendance for another person is considered forgery and it is a
serious misconduct which may result in disciplinary actions.
If students cannot attend a class because of illness, they should submit in writing an application for leave
of absence to the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) via the School Office together with a certificate
signed by a registered medical practitioner.
If absence for non-medical reasons is required, they should also apply to the Associate Dean (Teaching
and Learning) via the School Office in writing at the earliest opportunity, stating the reasons for taking the
leave of absence. Permission for such leave shall be granted only in exceptional circumstances and shall
not be granted by reason only that they have already made arrangements to be absent.
More information about the code of academic conduct can be retrieved online via https://tl.hku.hk/wp-
content/uploads/2019/01/code-of-academic-conduct-202304.pdf.
(III) Non-Academic Misconduct
Non-academic misconduct includes the following:

• manifest attitude or behaviour which is illegal or detrimental to people in the general context;
• verbal/physical abuses: endangers or threatens the health or safety of university members;
• harassment;
• disrupt/obstruct university activities or services;
• thievery;
• unauthorised conduct: unauthorised entry to and/or presence at, possession of, use of any university
facilities/resources; and
• causing damage/destruction to university property.
Non-academic misconduct may result in disciplinary actions, e.g. severe reprimand and termination of
student status.
(IV) Professional Attitude and Behaviour of a Medical Student
Professional Attitude
Students should demonstrate honesty and integrity; be prepared to admit deficiencies in knowledge,
understanding or skills; be aware of their own’s strengths and weaknesses; seek help, guidance, support
or advice to overcome difficulties; face mistakes or failings positively; be ready to accept fair and reliable
criticism or evaluation from teachers, fellow schoolmates and/or patients; accept responsibilities and
consequences for their own decisions and actions; treat all other students, teachers, and staff members
with respect and dignity; speak and listen and respect the rights of others; show tolerance and acceptance
of all genders, ethnics, races, religions; show respect towards school property and resources; and respect
for the “patient”, whether dead or alive, organ or whole, physical or mental issue.
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Attire
Dress properly on all learning occasions as a matter of respect to the teaching activity, your peers, the
teacher, and yourself. For clinical encounters (e.g. clerking a patient), wear a white coat with the
appropriate professional attire and your name badge. Appropriate attire refers to what would inspire
confidence of an average patient in our community regarding you as a healthcare professional.
Use of Cell Phone

Students should keep their cell phones turned off or in “silent mode” during class. They should NOT talk
on cell phone or send messages or surf the net during class; send or receive test/exam materials; or take
or distribute inappropriate digital photos.
Eating and Drinking in Class

Students are reminded that eating or drinking (except water) is NOT allowed in any classroom, unless
with prior approval from the School Office.
Behaviour in Wards/Clinics
Students are expected to show courtesy and consideration for everybody (including patients, doctors,
nurses, fellow students, and other staff) in the ward. They should consult the tutors/ward
managers/nurses on duty in wards for advice before performing patient clerking. Students should follow
the infection control guidelines of the Faculty/teaching hospitals concerned. They are reminded NOT to
engage in excessive “social” activities in patient care setting.
Patient Confidentiality
Students are prohibited from taking patient records away from the wards/clinics or capturing the records
in any formats, i.e. taking photos of patients records from CMS, even for learning purpose. They are NOT
allowed to take photos/videos whatsoever in clinical areas. Students are reminded NOT to disclose, in
various means of oral or written format, by telephone or fax, or electronically, any medical information in
connection with the management of a patient. Sharing of info-images via social media or instant
messaging applications is strictly prohibited.
Students should seek permission from the patient and ward staff concerned before accessing to any
clinical data. Students would only have access to the CMS/ePR of the patients via the CMS workstations
at the designated clinical areas and that records would be logged.
Patients have the right to decide what happens to their own bodies. Students should consult the
tutors/ward managers/nurses on duty in wards for advice. Students should obtain valid consent from the
patients before starting any clinical enquiry or examination, and patients have a right to refuse. Students
have to conduct history taking or examination with due care to the patients dignity and comfort, and thank
the patient; restore the clothing or positioning of the patient to his/her original or desirable status; put back
files/records properly.
Patient Contact
Patients have the right to decide what happens to their own bodies. Students should note that valid
consent should be obtained before starting any clinical enquiry or examination, and patients have a right
to refuse. They should conduct history taking or examination with due care to the patient’s dignity and
comfort. After completing the learning process, they should thank the patient; restore the clothing or
positioning of the patient to his/her original or desirable status; and put back the files/records properly.
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Chaperone Policy for Physical Examination
Clinical chaperone is a person who has a role to witness and safeguard both doctor (student) and patient
during physical examination. A female chaperone is required to be present for physical examination of
female patients by male students. Students should provide clear explanation and seek the consent from
the patient concerned before physical examination. The chaperone should have the knowledge to assess
the appropriateness of the examination/procedure as well as the way in which they are done. Adequate
“screening” during physical examination requires patient body exposure. The chaperone should be in the
sight of the patient.
Fitness-to-Practice Mechanism
Upon the recommendation from the Medical Council of Hong Kong, these Fitness-to-Practice (FTP)
procedures (Procedures) are established in the Faculty to address possible concerns relating to medical
students and interns with professional conduct and/or health issues, which may render them unfit to
practise medicine. Medical students and interns have duties and responsibilities unique to their profession
and are obliged to attain and maintain standards of professional behaviour. These Procedures address
medical students' and interns' FTP in relation to their professional conduct and/or their health and set out
the procedures for handling FTP concerns.
The role of the FTP Enquiry Committee is to investigate and determine whether the medical
student's/intern's FTP is impaired, taking into consideration the balance between:
a) patient and public safety;
b) rights of the medical student/intern concerned; and
c) needs to maintain trust in the profession.
If the FTP Enquiry Committee finds that an medical student/intern’s FTP is impaired, it may recommend
the medical student/intern to receive appropriate corrective and/or remedial measures. For serious cases,
the FTP Enquiry Committee may recommend that the matter be referred to the Faculty Review Committee
on Student Performance and Discontinuation (for medical students), or the Central Internship Committee
of the Hospital Authority and the Medical Council of Hong Kong (for medical interns) for further
consideration.
For more details about the FTP mechanism, please visit the Information for Undergraduate Students of
the Faculty website:
http://www.med.hku.hk/en/students/ug/ftp
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Student Feedback
Effective teaching and learning always take students’ perspectives into consideration. Your views on how well
we are doing in various teaching activities can help us refine the courses and improve our teaching effectiveness,
which ultimately will allow us to offer you and your fellow students a richer learning experience. Throughout your
studies we will be collecting your feedback regularly via:
Questionnaire Surveys
There are two main types of questionnaire surveys for the MBBS programme. We expect you to complete all of
them because we are keen to learn about your opinions. We can only get a clearer picture of the quality of our
teaching after we have received a representative range of views.
The first type of questionnaire comes from the online MBBS Student Evaluation System, which focuses on the
teaching effectiveness of your teachers. After a teacher’s final Whole Class Session (WCS) in a Block/Clerkship
is over, you will be invited to comment on his/her teaching in the System. Likewise, you will be asked to evaluate
your PBL Tutor(s) by the time when all the PBL tutorials in a Block are completed. Starting from 2019/20, our
questionnaires will also cover e-learning video sets in Blocks that contain such materials.
The second type of questionnaire is under the University-wide online Student Feedback on Teaching and
Learning (SFTL) exercise. It focuses more on the design of the courses, and it is only conducted at the end of
each Block/Rotation in a Clerkship.
You will receive an e-mail alert when a questionnaire is released. Your feedback will be reported, anonymously,
to the programme planners and individual teachers for their consideration. We appreciate your cooperation in
sharing your thoughts with us.
Staff-student Consultative Meetings

Staff-student consultative meetings are conducted at regular intervals, either in the middle or at the end of a
Block/Clerkship. Class/group representatives are invited to join the Block/Clerkship coordinators for a face-to-
face discussion of all matters related to teaching and learning. You will have the opportunity to draw your
teachers’ attention to areas of concern and work out ways of addressing those issues you care about together.
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MBBS First Summative Assessment
1. The scope of the First Summative Assessment will cover all the content taught in Introduction to the Art
and Science of Medicine (IASM) and the Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems (CPRS) Blocks. All subject
disciplines are included.
2. Please refer to the MBBS First Summative Assessment Procedures which governs how students are to be
assessed in the Summative Assessment and Grade Descriptors which sets out the expectations of student
performance available on the MBBS Moodle.
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About the Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block

Course Description
The Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block (CPRS) is designed to provide an overview of the structure and
function in health and diseases of three closely related systems of the body: the respiratory system,
cardiovascular system and urinary system. Eight clinical cases are used to facilitate the discussion of common
diseases that are related to the relevant systems. Through these cases, students will come to understand the
preclinical science, pathology and microbiology as well as management of these diseases. The socio-
physiological impact of such diseases on the patient, the family and community will also be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
⚫ Describe the structure and explain the function of the components of the respiratory system, cardiovascular
system and urinary system.
⚫ Demonstrate a basic understanding of the key concepts and terminology in anatomy, behavioural science,
biochemistry, public health, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology and physiology that are relevant to the
respiratory system, cardiovascular system and urinary system.
⚫ Describe and explain the mechanisms of common disease processes that affect the respiratory system,
cardiovascular system and urinary system.
⚫ Appreciate the inter-relationship between different systems in disease processes.
⚫ Show a basic understanding of the ways in which socioeconomic status and behavioural factors may
influence the development and progression of respiratory, cardiovascular and renal diseases, and
demonstrate knowledge of the socio-psychological impact of respiratory, cardiovascular and renal disorders.
⚫ Appreciate the role of the doctor, the functions of the health care system in Hong Kong, and the relevance
of medical ethics and economics to the practice of medicine.
Email Address Phone No.

Block Coordinators Dr TS Cecot (Biomedical tscecot@hku.hk
Sciences)
Dr James CM Ho (Medicine) jhocm@hku.hk
Executive / Clerical Vivian Lam hmlamvi@hku.hk 3917 9320
Staff at the School
Candy Wong cmw0214@hku.hk 3917 9345
Office
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Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block Timetable
Breathing
Week 1
Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
2024-01-01 2024-01-02 2024-01-03 2024-01-04 2024-01-05 2024-01-06
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 MH Programme: MEL Interactive
Workshop Session 4
(Narrative) (Gps 19-21)
10:30-11:20 (Gps 17-21) 09:30-10:30
09:30-11:30 (Gps 22-24)
[SR609] 10:45-11:45
11:30-12:20 CPR01: CPR09: Control of [SR1]
Introduction to breathing I
CPRS Block and Dr ML Fung MH Programme:
“Breathing” module (Gps 1-31) Workshop
Dr TS Cecot / [LT3-LT4] (Narrative)
Dr JCM Ho (Gps 5-8)
(Gps 1-31) 09:30-11:30
[LT3-LT4] [HKJC-S3]
12:30-13:20 CPR08: Pulmonary CPR10: Control of
gas diffusion and breathing II
transport Dr ML Fung
Public Holiday: Dr ML Fung (Gps 1-31)
New Year’s Day (Gps 1-31) [LT3-LT4]
[LT3-LT4]
13:30-14:20 Anatomy Practical
14:30-15:20 PIP Programme: PIP Programme: Anatomy Practical I: Histology of the
15:30-16:20 Debriefing Debriefing AR/VR Session respiratory system
Workshop Workshop (Gps 16-31) (Gps 1-15)
(Gps 19-20, 1-2) (Gps 17-18, 13-14) 14:30-16:30 13:30-16:00
14:30-17:30 14:30-17:30 (Gps 1-15) (Gps 16-31)
[SR2; SR3] [SR2; SR4] 16:30-18:30 16:00-18:30
16:30-17:20 [MDL1-3]
[MDL1-3]
MEL Interactive
Session 4
(Gps 16-18)
14:30-15:30
(Gps 13-15)
15:45-16:45
(Gps 28-31)
17:00-18:00
[SR608]
17:30-18:20
Week 1 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

No. Topic Teacher Format
CPR02 Anatomy of the chest wall Dr GL Tipoe E-learning Set
CPR03 Anatomy of the lungs, pleura, diaphragm and respiration Dr GL Tipoe E-learning Set
CPR04 Functional histology of the Respiratory System Dr TS Cecot E-learning Set
CPR05 Introduction to the mechanism of breathing and mechanics of Dr ML Fung E-learning Set
breathing I (statics)
CPR06 Mechanics of breathing II (dynamics) Dr ML Fung E-learning Set
CPR07 Ventilation – Alveolar gas equation Dr ML Fung E-learning Set
Anatomy Anatomy Practical I and II: Grant’s Dissection Video (to be Grant’s E-practical
Practical watched before practical) Dissection Video
Physiology Practical Physiology Practical I: Lung function tests (Pre-lab) Dr ML Fung E-practical
MEL-10 Moral Distress Dr Olivia Ngan E-learning Set
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Breathing
Week 2
2024-01-08 2024-01-09 2024-01-10 2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-01-13
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 Clinical Skills I: Physiology Physiology CPR13: Evidence-Based
Briefing Session on Practical I: Lung Practical I: Lung Disease burden of Decision Making
RS Skills function tests function tests NCDs in GBA (Tutorial I)
Dr David Lam (Gps 1-8) (Gps 9-16) Dr SL Au Yeung (Gps 1-8)
(Gps 1-31) 09:30-12:30 09:30-12:30 (Gps 1-31) 09:30-11:30
[LT3-LT4] [MDL-1-3] [MDL-1-3] [LT3-LT4] [SR1, SR2, SR3,
10:30-11:20 Hong Kong CPR14: SR4]
Genome Project - Keeping yourself
A Catalyst to and others healthy Physiology
Transform Dr QY Liao Practical I: Lung
Healthcare (Gps 1-31) function tests
Dr Brian Chung [LT3-LT4] (Gps 17-24)
(Gps 1-31) 09:30-12:30
10:30-11:30 [MDL1-3]
[LT3-LT4]
11:30-12:20 Evidence-Based
Decision Making
(Interactive
Session I)
(Gps 1-31)
11:30-12:30
[LT3-LT4]
12:30-13:20
13:30-14:20 CPR11: Anatomy Practical
14:30-15:20 Pulmonary Physiology Anatomy Practical III: Dissection - MH Programme:
circulation and Practical I: Lung II: Dissection - Pleural cavity and Workshop (History)
ventilation and function tests Opening ceremony lungs (Gps 4-6)
perfusion inequality (Gps 25-31) / surface anatomy (Dissection 14:30-17:00
Dr ML Fung 14:30-17:30 and chest wall Gps 1-41) [HKMMS]
(Gps 1-31) [MDL-1-3] (Dissection 14:00-17:00
14:00-14:50 Gps 1-41) [ADL] Physiology
[LT3-LT4] Clinical Skills I 14:00-17:00 Practical II:
(Gps 6-10) [ADL] Respiration in man
CPR12: 14:30-16:00 (respiratory control)
Respiratory failure (Gps 1-5) (Gps 9-16)
Dr ML Fung 16:15-17:45 14:30-17:30
(Gps 1-31) [PCB101-PCB104] [MDL1-3]
15:00-15:50
15:30-16:20 [LT3-LT4] Clinical Skills I
(Gps 21-25)
14:30-16:00
(Gps 26-31)
16:15-17:45
16:30-17:20 [PCB101-PCB104]
17:30-18:20

Evidence-Based Evidence-Based Decision Making (Module I): What is Prof BJ Cowling/ E-practical
Decision Making evidence and how can we use it? Dr Mario Sanchez/
Dr ML Romo
Physiology Practical Physiology Practical II: Respiration in man (respiratory Dr ML Fung E-practical
control) (Pre-lab)
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Breathing / The Heart
Week 3
2024-01-15 2024-01-16 2024-01-17 2024-01-18 2024-01-19 2024-01-20
08:30-09:20 MH Programme:
09:30-10:20 Physiology Workshop Physiology CPR21: Evidence-Based
Practical II: (Performance) Practical I: Lung Cardiothoracic Decision Making
Respiration in man (Gps 9-12) function tests imaging: (Tutorial I)
(respiratory 09:15-11:15 (Post-lab) Principles, (Gps 9-16)
control) [SR2; SR3] Dr ML Fung physiology and 09:30-11:30
(Gps 25-31) (Gps 1-31) mechanics [SR1, SR2, SR3,
09:30-12:30 [LT3-LT4] Dr EYP Lee SR609]
[MDL1-3] (Gps 1-31)
09:30-10:30 PIP Programme:
[LT3-LT4] Debriefing
10:30-11:20 e-PBL Briefing CPR22: Neural Workshop
e-PBL Team control of the (Gp 31)
(Gps 1-31) cardiovascular 09:30-12:30
10:30-11:15 system [SR2]
[LT3-LT4] Dr TS Cecot/
Dr E Chan
(Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
11:30-12:20 CPR18: Physiology CPR20: Physiology
of the cardiac Antiarrhythmic Practical II:
muscle and drugs Respiration in man
electrical activity of Dr SWS Leung (respiratory
the heart (Gps 1-31) control) (Post-lab)
Dr JYS Chu [LT3-LT4] (Gps 1-31)
(Gps 1-31) 11:30-12:30
11:30-13:00 Dr ML Fung
[LT3-LT4] [LT3-LT4]
12:30-13:20
CPR19: Cardiac
Cycle
Dr JYS Chu
(Gps 1-31)
13:00-13:50
[LT3-LT4]
14:30-15:20 Evidence-Based MH Programme: Decision Making MH Programme:
Decision Making Workshop (Film) (Tutorial I) Workshop (History)
15:30-16:20 (Gps 17-24)
(Tutorial I) (Gps 22-26) (Gps 7-9)
(Gps 25-31) 14:30-16:30 14:00-16:00 14:30-17:00
14:30-16:30 [SR609] 14:30-16:30 [HKMMS]
[SR1-SR4] [SR1, SR4, HKJC-
Physiology S1B, S3]
Physiology Practical II:
Practical II: Respiration in man MH Programme:
Respiration in man (respiratory control) Common Core Workshop (Mindful)
(respiratory (Gps 1-8) (Gps 1-4, 15-16)
control) 14:30-17:30 14:30-16:30
(Gps 17-24) [MDL1-3] [SR2; SR3; SR609]
14:30-17:30
[MDL1-3] Clinical Skills I
16:30-17:20
(Gps 16-20)
17:30-18:20 MEL Interactive 14:30-16:00
Session 4 (Gps 11-15)
(Gps 1-3) 16:15-17:45
14:30-15:30 [PCB101-PCB104]
(Gps 4-6)
15:45-16:45
(Gps 25-27)
17:00-18:00
[SR609]
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CPR15 Anatomy of the autonomic nervous system, mediastinum Dr GL Tipoe E-learning Set
and lymphatic drainage of the trunk
CPR16 Introduction to ‘The Heart’ module Dr TS Cecot E-learning Set
CPR17 Gross anatomy of the heart Dr J Yang E-learning Set
CPR23 Control of the heart Dr E Chan E-learning Set
Anatomy Practical Anatomy Practical IV: Grant’s Dissection Video (to be Grant’s Dissection Video E-practical
watched before practical)
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The Heart
Week 4
2024-01-22 2024-01-23 2024-01-24 2024-01-25 2024-01-26 2024-01-27
09:30-10:20 CPR24: Workshop MH Programme: Physiology PBL Case 1 T1
Streptococcal (Performance) Workshop Practical III: (Gps 1-31)
infection and (Gps 22-26) (Narrative) Physiological 09:30-11:30
rheumatic heart 09:15-11:15 (Gps 9-12) principles of ECG [TRs]
disease [SR2; SR3] 09:30-11:30 (Gps 1-8)
Prof KKW To [SR609] 09:30-12:30
(Gps 1-31) Physiology [MDL1-3]
[LT3-LT4] Practical III: Physiology
Physiological Practical III:
10:30-11:20 principles of ECG Physiological
(Gps 9-16) principles of ECG
09:30-12:30 (Gps 17-24)
[MDL1-3] 09:30-12:30
[MDL1-3]
11:30-12:20
12:30-13:20
13:30-14:20
14:30-15:20 MEL Interactive MH Programme:
Session 4 Workshop (Mindful)
(Gps 7-9) (Gps 5-8)
14:30-15:30 14:30-16:30
(Gps 10-12) [SR609; HKJC-S3]
15:45-16:45
[SR4] MH Programme:
15:30-16:20 Workshop (History)
MH Programme: (Gps 10-12)
Workshop (Film) 14:30-17:00
(Gps 13-16) [HKMMS]
16:30-17:20 14:30-16:30
[SR609]
MH Programme:
Workshop (Mindful) Common Core
(Gps 17-21)
14:30-16:30
[SR2; SR3]
Physiology
Practical III:
Physiological
principles of ECG
(Gps 25-31)
14:30-17:30
[MDL1-3]
17:30-18:20

CPR25 Development of the heart I Dr MCH Cheung E-learning Set
CPR26 Development of the heart II Dr MCH Cheung E-learning Set
Clinical Correlations Learning of Anatomy: From basic to clinical application Dr GL Tipoe E-learning Set
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The Heart / Circulation
Week 5
2024-01-29 2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-02 2024-02-03
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 Physiology PBL Case 1 T2 Physiology CPR31: Ca Evidence-Based
Practical IV: (Gps 1-31) Practical IV: antagonists; α and Decision Making
Computer 09:30-11:30 Computer β adrenergic (Tutorial II)
simulation of rat [TRs] simulation of rat blocking agents (Gps 17-24)
cardiovascular cardiovascular Dr SWS Leung 09:30-11:30
system system (Gps 1-31) (Gps 9-16)
(Gps 9-16) (Gps 25-31) [LT3-LT4] 11:30-13:30
10:30-11:20 09:30-12:30 09:30-12:30 [SR1-SR4]
[TechMezz] [TechMezz]
Clinical Skills II
(Gps 26-31)
09:30-12:30
[PCB101-104]
Decision Making
12:30-13:20 Clinical Skills II: (TBC)
(Interactive
CVS Briefing on
Session II)
Heart Sounds and
(Gps 1-31)
ECG
11:45-12:45
Dr JSH Hai
[LT3-LT4]
(Gps 1-31)
13:30-14:20 12:30-14:00 Anatomy Practical
[Zoom] IV: Histology of the
CVS
14:30-15:20 Clinical Skills II MH Programme: MH Programme:
(Gps 1-15)
15:30-16:20 (Gps 21-25) Workshop (Film) Workshop (History)
13:30-16:00
14:30-17:30 (Gps 1-4) (Gps 13-14, 18)
16:30-17:20 (Gps 16-31)
[PCB101-104] 14:30-16:30 Common Core 14:30-17:00
16:00-18:30
[SR609] [HKMMS]
[MDL1-3]
Physiology
Practical IV: Clinical Skills II
Computer (Gps 6-10)
simulation of rat 14:30-17:30
cardiovascular [PCB101-104]
system
(Gps 1-8)
14:30-17:30
[TechMezz]
17:30-18:20

CPR27 Introduction to the “Circulation” module Dr JCM Ho E-learning Set
CPR28 Histology and function of blood vessels Dr J Yang E-learning Set
CPR29 Pressure and flow in arterial and venous systems Dr E Chan E-learning Set
CPR30 Venous return and cardiac output Dr E Chan E-learning Set
CPR32 Control of blood supply to organs Dr E Chan E-learning Set
CPR33 Capillary and lymphatic function Dr E Chan E-learning Set
Evidence-Based Evidence-Based Decision Making (Module II): What are the Dr S Purdal E-practical
Decision Making numbers behind the evidence and how do we get them?
14
Circulation
Week 6
2024-02-05 2024-02-06 2024-02-07 2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-02-10
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 Diagnostic PBL Case 1 T3 / Pharmacology/ Evidence-Based Anatomy Practical
Radiology Case 2 T1 Physiology Decision Making VI: Dissection -
Practical: (Gps 1-31) Practical: (Tutorial II) Posterior and
Demonstration of 09:30-12:30 Cardiovascular and (Gps 25-31) superior
anatomy of the [TRs] respiratory 09:30-11:30 mediastinum
cardiopulmonary responses to beta- [SR1-SR4] (Dissection Gps
system on imaging blockers at rest 1-41)
(Gps 1-31) and during 09:30-12:30 Public
09:30-10:30 exercise [ADL] Holiday:
Dr MY Ng (Gps 9-16) Lunar New
[LT3-LT4] 09:30-12:30 Year Break
10:30-11:20 Pathology Practical [MDL1-3]
I: The system of
death investigation
Dr PSL Beh
11:30-12:20 (Gps 1-31)
10:30-12:30
[LT3-LT4]
12:30-13:20
13:30-14:20 Anatomy Practical
14:30-15:20 V: Dissection – Clinical Skills II Clinical Skills II
Heart and (Gps 1-5) (Gps 16-20)
15:30-16:20 mediastinum 14:30-17:30 14:30-17:30
16:30-17:20 (Dissection [PCB101-104] [PCB101-104]
Gps 1-41)
14:00-17:00 Physiology Microbiology
[ADL] Practical IV: Practical I: University Holiday:
Computer Microbiological Chinese New
Common Core Year’s Eve
simulation of rat diagnosis of
cardiovascular streptococcal
system disease and its
(Gps 17-24) complications
14:30-17:30 (Gps 1-15)
[TechMezz] 14:30-17:30
[Block T, Student
Lab]
17:30-18:20

Anatomy Practical Anatomy Practical V: Grant’s Dissection Video (to be Grant’s Dissection E-practical
watched before practical) Video
Pathology Practical Pathology Practical I: The system of death investigation Dr PSL Beh E-practical
(Annotation Video)
Pharmacology/Physiology Pharmacology/Physiology Practical: Cardiovascular and Prof BMY Cheung/ E-practical
Practical respiratory responses to beta-blockers at rest and during Dr SWS Leung/
exercise (Pre-lab) Dr E Chan
15
Week 7
2024-02-12 2024-02-13 2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-02-17
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20
10:30-11:20
11:30-12:20
12:30-13:20 Public Holiday: Public Holiday:
Lunar New Year Lunar New Year Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year Lunar New Year
13:30-14:20 Break Break Break
Break Break
14:30-15:20
15:30-16:20
16:30-17:20
17:30-18:20
16
Circulation / Renal Functions
Week 8
2024-02-19 2024-02-20 2024-02-21 2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-02-24
09:30-10:20 Workshop Pharmacology/ Active Learning PBL Case 2 T2
(Performance) Physiology Workshop I (Gps 1-31)
(Gps 17-21) Practical: (Gps 1-31) 09:30-11:30
09:15-11:15 Cardiovascular and 09:30-12:30 [TRs]
[SR2; SR3] respiratory [LT3-LT4]
responses to beta-
10:30-11:20 Physiology blockers at rest
Practical V: and during
Physical exercise
determinants of (Gps 1-8)
vascular function 09:30-12:30
11:30-12:20 and blood pressure [MDL1-3]
(Gps 25-31)
09:30-11:30 MEL Workshop
[MDL1-3] (Gps 10-12)
09:30-11:00
MEL Workshop (Gps 13-15)
(Gps 7-9) 11:15-12:45
09:30-11:00 [SR608-SR608A]
(Gps 16-18)
12:30-13:20 11:15-12:45
[SR4]
13:30-14:20
14:30-15:20 MH Programme Physiology Physiology Physiology
Workshop: History Practical V: Practical V: Practical V:
(Gps 1-3) Physical Physical Physical
15:30-16:20 14:30-17:00 determinants of determinants of determinants of
[HKMMS] vascular function vascular function vascular function
and blood pressure and blood pressure and blood pressure
Microbiology (Gps 9-16) (Gps 17-24) (Gps 1-8)
Practical I: 14:30-16:30 14:30-16:30 14:30-16:30
Microbiological [MDL1-3] Common Core [MDL1-3] [MDL1-3]
16:30-17:20 diagnosis of
streptococcal Clinical Skills II MH Programme:
disease and its (Gps 11-15) Workshop (History)
complications 14:30-17:30 (Gps 19-21)
(Gps 16-31) [PCB101-104] 14:30-17:00
14:30-17:30 [HKMMS]
[Block T, Student
Lab]
17:30-18:20

CPR34 Precision Medicine (1) – Genetics of cardiopulmonary diseases Dr Asif Javed/ E-learning Set
Dr Ralf Jauch
CPR35 Development of the great vessels and circulatory changes at birth Dr MCH Cheung E-learning Set
CPR36 Introduction to the “Renal functions” module Dr TS Cecot E-learning Set
CPR37 Anatomy of the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters and urinary Dr GL Tipoe E-learning Set
bladder
CPR38 Histology of the urinary system Dr TS Cecot E-learning Set
Biochemistry Biochemistry Practical I: Blood gases and acid-base balance Dr JWY Ho E-practical
Practical (Pre-lab)
17
Renal Functions
Week 9
2024-02-26 2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-02
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 CPR39: PBL Case 2 T3/ Biochemistry Physiology PBL Case 3 T2
Glomerular Case 3 T1 Practical I: Blood Practical VII: (Gps 1-31)
filtration and urine (Gps 1-31) gases and acid- Demonstration 09:30-11:30
formation 09:30-11:30 base balance practical on urine [TRs]
Dr JYS Chu [TRs] (Gps 16-31) formation and
(Gps 1-31) 09:30-12:30 blood pressure
[LT3-LT4] [LT3-LT4] control in an
10:30-11:20 CPR40: anaesthetized rat
Proximal and distal Dr JYS Chu
tubular transport (Gps 1-31)
Dr JYS Chu 09:30-11:30
(Gps 1-31) [LT3-LT4]
[LT3-LT4]
11:30-12:20 CPR42: Molecular Clinical
composition and Correlations in
functions of the Biomedical
basement Sciences
membrane Dr PPW Lee
Prof DKY Shum (Gps 1-31)
(Gps 1-31) 11:30-12:30
[LT3-LT4] [LT3-LT4]
(TBC)
12:30-13:20
13:30-14:20 Physiology CPR44
Practical VI: Diuretics; ACE
Adaptation of the inhibitors Evidence-Based
renal mechanisms Dr SWS Leung Decision Making
to whole body (Gps 1-31) (Tutorial II)
acid-base balance [LT3-LT4] (Gps 1-8)
Dr JYS Chu 14:00-16:00
(Gps 1-31) [HKJC-S1A, S1B,
[LT3-LT4] S2, S3]
13:30-14:30
14:30-15:20 Pharmacology/ Biochemistry MEL Workshop MEL Workshop
Physiology Practical I: Blood Common Core (Gps 1-3) (Gps 25-27)
Practical: gases and acid- 14:30-16:00 14:30-16:00
15:30-16:20 Cardiovascular base balance (Gps 28-31) (Gps 4-6)
and respiratory (Gps 1-15) 16:15-17:45 16:15-17:45
responses to beta- 14:30-17:30 [SR4] [SR609]
16:30-17:20 blockers at rest [LT3-LT4]
and during
exercise
(Gps 17-24)
14:30-17:30
[MDL1-3]
17:30-18:20

CPR41 Neuroendocrine regulation of fluid balance and long-term Dr E Chan E-learning Set
control of blood pressure
CPR43 pH and acid-base balance – concept and regulatory mechanism Dr JWY Ho E-learning Set
18
Renal Functions / Airway and Lung Diseases
Week 10
2024-03-04 2024-03-05 2024-03-06 2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-09
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 Pharmacology/ CPR45: Metabolic CPR50: PBL Case 3 T3 /
Physiology processes of the Pulmonary Case 4 T1
Practical: renal cortex and infections (Gps 1-31)
Cardiovascular medulla Dr PSL Beh 09:30-11:30
and respiratory Dr JWY Ho (Gps 1-31) [TRs]
responses to beta- (Gps 1-31) [LT3-LT4]
blockers at rest [LT3-LT4]
10:30-11:20 and during Pharmacology/ CPR51:
exercise Physiology Hypersensitivity
(Gps 25-31) Practical: reactions
09:30-12:30 Cardiovascular Dr GS Ling
[MDL1-3] and respiratory (Gps 1-31)
responses to beta- [LT3-LT4]
blockers at rest
and during
exercise
(Post-lab)
(Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
11:30-12:20 Physiology CPR52: Principles
Practical V: of respiratory
Physical pharmacology
determinants of Dr JCW Mak
vascular function (Gps 1-31)
and blood [LT3-LT4]
pressure (Post-lab)
(Gps 1-31)
11:30-12:30
[LT3-LT4]
12:30-13:20
13:30-14:20 Anatomy Practical Evidence-Based
VII: Histology of Decision Making
the urinary system (Interactive
(Gps 1-15) Session III)
13:30-16:00 (Gps 1-31)
(Gps 16-31) 13:30-14:30
16:00-18:30 [LT3-LT4]
14:30-15:20 [MDL1-3] MEL Workshop
Common Core
(Gps 19-21)
14:30-16:00
(Gps 22-24)
16:15-17:45
[SR609]
15:30-16:20
16:30-17:20
17:30-18:20

CPR46 Precision Medicine (3) – Artificial Intelligence-enabled clinical decision Dr JWK Ho E-learning Set
support systems
CPR47 The development of urinary system Dr TS Cecot E-learning Set
CPR48 Introduction to the “Airway and Lung Diseases” module Dr JCM Ho E-learning Set
CPR49 Development of the respiratory system Dr TS Cecot E-learning Set
Evidence- Evidence-Based Decision Making (Module III): How do we interpret Dr S Purdal E-practical
Based evidence?
Decision
Making
19
Airway and Lung Diseases
Week 11
2024-03-11 2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-16
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 CPR53: Pathology PBL Case 4 T2
of small airway (Gps 1-31)
diseases 09:30-11:30
Dr PSL Beh [TRs]
(Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
10:30-11:20 CPR54: Proteases CPR58: Lower University
in chronic respiratory tract Holiday:
obstructive infections I HKU
pulmonary disease Dr SSY Wong Foundation
Prof ZJ Zhou (Gps 1-31) Day
(Gps 1-31) [LT3-LT4]
[LT3-LT4]
11:30-12:20 CPR55: Tobacco CPR57: Upper CPR59: Lower
or health respiratory tract respiratory tract
Prof TH Lam infections infections II
(Gps 1-31) Dr SSY Wong Dr SSY Wong
[LT3-LT4] (Gps 1-31) (Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4] [LT3-LT4]
12:30-13:20
13:30-14:20
14:30-15:20 CPR56: Drugs Microbiology CPR60: Diffuse
used in the Practical II: Upper interstitial lung
treatment of airway tract infection diseases
diseases (Gps 16-31) Dr CY Leung
Dr JCW Mak 13:30-15:30 (Gps 1-31)
(Gps 1-31) (Gps 1-15) [LT3-LT4]
[LT3-LT4] 15:45-17:45
15:30-16:20 [Block T, Student CPR61:
Lab] Drugs used in the
Common Core treatment of
pulmonary
infections
Dr JCW Mak
(Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
16:30-17:20
17:30-18:20

Pathology Practical Pathology Practical II: Small airway obstruction and pulmonary TBC E-practical
infections (Demonstration Video and Moodle Case)
20
Airway and Lung Diseases / Cardiac Insufficiency
Week 12
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-03-20 2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-23
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 Evidence-Based CPR64: Shock; Evidence-Based Pathology
Decision Making heart failure Decision Making Practical II: Small
(Tutorial III) Dr PSL Beh (Tutorial III) airway obstruction
(Gps 17-24) (Gps 1-31) (Gps 1-8) and pulmonary
09:30-11:30 [LT3-LT4] 09:30-11:30 infections
[HKJC-S1A, S1B, (Gps 9-16) (Gps 16-31)
10:30-11:20 HKJC-S2 and CPR66: 11:30-13:30 09:30-10:30
SR609 Pathogenesis of [SR608, SR609 (Gps 1-15)
(Gps 25-31) valvular heart HKJC-S2, S3] 10:45-11:45
11:30-13:30 disease [Block T, Student
[HKJC-S1A, S1B, Dr PSL Beh Lab]
HKJC-S2] (Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
11:30-12:20 Clinical
Correlations in
Biomedical
Sciences – Lung
Cancer
Dr VHF Lee
(Gps 1-31)
11:30-12:30
[LT3-LT4]
(TBC)
12:30-13:20
13:30-14:20
14:30-15:20 CPR63: Infective
endocarditis and
myopericarditis
Prof KKW To
(Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
15:30-16:20 Common Core
16:30-17:20
17:30-18:20

CPR62 Introduction to the “Cardiac insufficiency” module Dr TS Cecot E-learning Set
CPR65 Positive inotropic drugs Dr SWS Leung E-learning Set
Pathology Practical Pathology Practical II: Small airway obstruction and TBC E-practical
pulmonary infections (Answer to Moodle case)
21
Cardiac Insufficiency / Cardiopulmonary Diseases
Week 13
2024-03-25 2024-03-26 2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-03-29 2024-03-30
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 Microbiology Pathology
Practical IV: Practical III: The
Special tests for effects of
respiratory atherosclerosis,
pathogens thrombosis and
(Gps 1-15) embolism
09:30-11:30 (Gps 1-15)
[Block T, Student 09:30-10:30 Public Holiday:
10:30-11:20 Lab] (Gps 16-31) The day
10:45-11:45 following Good
Advising on [Block T, Student Friday
Smoking cessation Lab]
11:30-12:20 CPR67:
Tutorial
Pulmonary
(Gps 17-24)
hypertension
09:30-11:30
Prof KH Yiu
[HKJC-S1A, S1B,
(Gps 1-31)
HKJC-S2, S3]
[LT3-LT4]
(Gps 25-31)
(TBC)
11:30-13:30
12:30-13:20 [HKJC-S1A, S1B,
HKJC-S2]
13:30-14:20 Microbiology Public Holiday:

Practical III: Good Friday
14:30-15:20 Active Learning Chemical
Lower tract Workshop II Pathology
infection (Gps 1-31) Workshop I:
(Gps 1-15) 14:30-17:30 Therapeutic drug
13:30-15:30 [LT3-LT4] monitoring for
(Gps 16-31) cardiovascular
15:45-17:45 drug treatment
[Block T, Student Prof CW Lam
Lab] (Gps 1-31)
14:30-15:30
Common Core [LT3-LT4]
15:30-16:20 Chemical
Pathology
Workshop II:
Cardiac profile
Prof CW Lam
(Gps 1-31)
15:30-16:30
[LT3-LT4]
16:30-17:20
17:30-18:20

CPR68 Introduction to the “Cardiopulmonary diseases” module Dr JCM Ho E-learning
Set
Biochemistry Practical Biochemistry Practical II: Blood lipoproteins and cholesterol (Pre- Dr JWY Ho E-practical
lab)
Pathology Practical Pathology Practical III: The effects of atherosclerosis, thrombosis Dr PSL Beh E-practical
and embolism (Moodle Case and Assignment)
22
Cardiopulmonary Diseases
Week 14
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-04-03 2024-04-04 2024-04-05 2024-04-06
08:30-09:20 CPR70:
Atherosclerosis
and disrupted
circulation
Prof JM Nicholls
(Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
09:30-10:20 Biochemistry Biochemistry
10:30-11:20 Practical II: Blood Practical II: Blood
lipoproteins and lipoproteins and
11:30-12:20 cholesterol cholesterol
(Gps 7-12) (Gps 1-6)
09:30-12:30 09:30-12:30
[LG-19] [LG-19]
12:30-13:20
Microbiology Microbiology
Public Holiday: Practical IV: Public Holiday: Practical V:
Easter Monday Special tests for Ching Ming Infective
respiratory Festival endocarditis and
pathogens valves
(Gps 16-31) (Gps 16-31)
11:00-13:00 11:00-13:00
[Block T, Student [Block T, Student
Lab] Lab
13:30-14:20 Common Core
14:30-15:20 CPR69: Unique Biochemistry
metabolic features Practical II: Blood
of cardiac tissues lipoproteins and
Dr JWY Ho cholesterol
(Gps 1-31) (Gps 25-31)
[LT3-LT4] 14:30-17:30
[LG-19]
15:30-16:20
16:30-17:20
17:30-18:20

CPR71 Lipoprotein metabolism Dr JWY Ho E-learning Set
CPR72 Cholesterol: the balance, the good and the bad Dr JWY Ho E-learning Set
CPR73 Health behavior: Why do we cling to bad health habits?” Dr WWT Lam E-learning Set
Pathology Practical Pathology Practical IV: Common cardiac disorders (Moodle Dr PSL Beh E-practical
Case and Assignment)
23
Cardiopulmonary Diseases / Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 15
2024-04-08 2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-04-11 2024-04-12 2024-04-13
08:30-09:20 CPR74: Pathology CPR81:
of hypertension Carcinoma of the
Prof JM Nicholls lung
(Gps 1-31) Prof JM Nicholls
[LT3-LT4] (Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
09:30-10:20 PBL Case 4 T3 / CPR79: Infection Pathology
Case 5 T1 control strategies: Practical IV:
(Gps 1-31) TB – a reemerging Common cardiac
09:30-11:30 public menace disorders
[TRs] Dr PH Chung (Gps 16-31)
(Gps 1-31) 09:30-10:30
[LT3-LT4] (Gps 1-15)
(TBC) 10:45-11:45
10:30-11:20 CPR75: MH Programme [Block T, Student
Pathogenesis of Briefing: Student Lab]
ischaemic heart Creative Work
diseases Presentation
Dr PSL Beh (Gps 1-31)
(Gps 1-31) 10:30-12:30
[LT3-LT4] [LT3-LT4]
11:30-12:20 CPR76: CPR83: Urinary
Lipid-lowering tract infection
drugs Dr PL Ho
Dr SWS Leung (Gps 1-31)
(Gps 1-31) [LT3-LT4]
[LT3-LT4]
12:30-13:20 CPR77: Treatment
of angina
Dr SWS Leung
(Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
13:30-14:20 Advising on
14:30-15:20 Microbiology Smoking cessation Biochemistry
Practical V: Tutorial Practical II: Blood
15:30-16:20 (Gps 1-8)
Infective lipoproteins and
endocarditis and 13:30-15:30 cholesterol
valves (Gps 9-16) (Gps 13-18)
(Gps 1-15) 15:45-17:45 14:30-17:30
14:30-16:30 [SR1-4] [LG-19]
[Block T, Student
Lab] Common Core
16:30-17:20
17:30-18:20

CPR78 Illness cognition and behaviour Dr WWT Lam E-learning Set
CPR80 Drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis and influenza Dr RLC Hoo E-learning Set
CPR82 Introduction to the “Chronic Kidney Disease” module Dr TS Cecot E-learning Set
Biochemistry Practical Biochemistry Practical III: Biochemical markers in myocardial Dr JWY Ho E-practical
injury (dry lab) (Pre-lab)
Pathology Practical Pathology Practical V: Lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis TBC E-practical
(Demonstration Video and Moodle Case)
24
Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 16
2024-04-15 2024-04-16 2024-04-17 2024-04-18 2024-04-19 2024-04-20
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 Active Learning PBL Case 5 T2 / CPR84: Diseases Pathology Practical Biochemistry
Workshop III Case 5 T3 of kidney I V: Lung cancer Practical II: Blood
(Gps 1-31) (Gps 1-31) Dr MCF Yeung and pulmonary lipoproteins and
09:30-12:30 09:30-11:30 (Gps 1-31) fibrosis cholesterol
[LT3-LT4] [TRs] [LT3-LT4] (Gps 1-15) (Gps 19-24)
10:30-11:20 CPR85: Diseases 09:30-10:30 09:30-12:30
of kidney II (Gps 16-31) [LG-19]
Dr MCF Yeung 10:45-11:45
(Gps 1-31) [Block T, Student
[LT3-LT4] Lab]
11:30-12:20 CPR87: Drugs
used in urinary
tract infection
Dr CL Cheung
(Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
12:30-13:20
13:30-14:20 Microbiology
14:30-15:20 Practical VI: Clinical Skills III
Urinary tract (Gps 1-5)
15:30-16:20 infection 14:30-15:30
(Gps 1-15) (Gps 6-10)
13:30-15:30 15:45-16:45
(Gps 16-31) Common Core
(Gps 26-31)
15:45-17:45 17:00-18:00
[Block T, Student [PCB101-104]
16:30-17:20
Lab]
17:30-18:20

CPR86 Acute and chronic renal failure Dr DYH Yap E-learning Set
Pathology Practical Pathology Practical V: Lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis TBC E-practical
(Answer to Moodle Case)
Pathology Practical Pathology Practical VI: Pathology of urinary diseases Dr MCF Yeung E-Practical
25
Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 17
2024-04-22 2024-04-23 2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-04-26 2024-04-27
08:30-09:20
09:30-10:20 CPR88: Pathology CPR90: Active Learning Biochemistry
Congenital Practical VI: Biochemical Workshop IV Practical III:
abnormalities of Pathology of investigation of (Gps 1-31) Biochemical
the urinary tract urinary diseases urogenital 09:30-12:30 markers in
and obstructive (Gps 16-31) diseases I [LT3-LT4] myocardial injury
uropathy 09:30-10:30 Prof CW Lam (dry lab)
Dr MCF Yeung (Gps 1-15) (Gps 1-31) (Gps 1-15)
(Gps 1-31) 10:45-11:45 [LT3-LT4] 09:30-12:30
[LT3-LT4] [Block T, Student [LT1]
10:30-11:20 CPR89: Lab] CPR91:
Urinary tumours Biochemical
Dr MCF Yeung investigation of
(Gps 1-31) urogenital
[LT3-LT4] diseases II
Prof CW Lam
(Gps 1-31)
[LT3-LT4]
11:30-12:20 Clinical
Correlations from
the Laboratory to
Clinical
Presentations:
SARS and COVID-
19
Prof IFN Hung
(Gps 1-31)
11:30-12:30
[LT3-LT4]
(TBC)
12:30-13:20 Chemical
13:30-14:20 Pathology
Workshop III: Body
fluid analyses
Prof CW Lam
(Gps 1-31)
13:00-14:00
[LT3-LT4]
14:30-15:20 Biochemistry Clinical Skills III Pathology
15:30-16:20 Practical III: (Gps 11-15) Practical VII:
Biochemical 14:30-15:30 Common Core Pathology of
16:30-17:20 markers in (Gps 21-25) urinary tract
myocardial injury 15:45-16:45 (Gps 1-15)
(dry lab) (Gps 16-20) 14:30-15:30
(Gps 16-31) 17:00-18:00 (Gps 16-31)
14:30-17:30 [PCB101-104] 15:45-16:45
[LT3-LT4] [Block T, Student
Lab]
17:30-18:20

Pathology Practical Pathology Practical VI: Pathology of urinary diseases Dr MCF Yeung E-Practical
(Answer to Moodle Case)
Pathology Practical Pathology Practical VII: Pathology of urinary tract Dr MCF Yeung E-Practical
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Week 18
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Time
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-05-01 2024-05-02 2024-05-03 2024-05-04
08:30-09:20
Revision
09:30-10:20
Period
10:30-11:20
11:30-12:20
Revision Period Revision Period Public Holiday:
12:30-13:20 Revision Period Revision Period
Labour Day
13:30-14:20
14:30-15:20
15:30-16:20
16:30-17:20
Week 19
Time
2024-05-06 2024-05-07 2024-05-08 2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-11
08:30-09:20
Assessment
09:30-10:20
Period
10:30-11:20
11:30-12:20
12:30-13:20 Assessment Period Assessment Period Assessment Period Assessment Period Assessment Period
13:30-14:20
14:30-15:20
15:30-16:20
16:30-17:20
Week 20
Time
2024-05-13 2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-05-18
08:30-09:20
Assessment
09:30-10:20
Period
10:30-11:20
11:30-12:20 Public Holiday:
12:30-13:20 Assessment Period Assessment Period Birthday of the Assessment Period Assessment Period
13:30-14:20 Buddha
14:30-15:20
15:30-16:20
16:30-17:20
Week 21
Time
2024-05-20 2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-05-25
08:30-09:20
Assessment
09:30-10:20
Period
10:30-11:20
11:30-12:20
12:30-13:20 Assessment Period Assessment Period Assessment Period Assessment Period Assessment Period
13:30-14:20
14:30-15:20
15:30-16:20
16:30-17:20
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Schedule and Learning Outcomes of the Whole Class Sessions
Week 1 Breathing
CPR01: Introduction to CPRS Block and “Breathing” module
Teacher Dr TS Cecot / Department/ School Biomedical Sciences / Medicine
Dr JCM Ho
Format WCS
Date 2024-01-02 Time: 11:30-12:20 Venue: LT3-LT4
Learning • Introduction to CPRS Block and ‘Breathing’ Module
outcomes
CPR02: Anatomy of the chest wall

Teacher Dr GL Tipoe Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Format Week 1 E-learning Set
Date Video Release 2023-12-29
Learning • Describe the anatomy of the thoracic cage (chest wall) and its related supporting
outcomes structures.
• List the structures and contents of the intercostal space.
• Describe the blood supply of the thoracic cage (chest wall).
CPR03: Anatomy of the lungs, pleura, diaphragm and respiration

Learning • Describe the anatomy of the lungs including their surface markings, blood supply
outcomes and innervation.
• Describe the two layers of the pleura including their surface markings and nerve
supply.
• Describe the lymphatic drainage of the lungs.
• Describe the anatomy of the diaphragm including its openings.
• Describe the movements of muscles during respiration.
CPR04: Functional histology of the respiratory system

Teacher Dr TS Cecot Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Describe the histological components of the nasal cavities and their functions in
outcomes conditioning inspired air.
• Describe the structure and function of the olfactory mucosa.
• Recognize and describe respiratory epithelium and the functional significance of
its structural features.
• Identify the structures of the larynx, trachea, and bronchial trees, including
respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveoli.
• Recognize and understand the functions of type I and type II pneumocytes and
alveolar macrophages.
• Recognize and understand the layers in the barrier between blood in alveolar
capillaries and air in the alveoli.
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CPR05: Introduction to the mechanism of breathing and mechanics of breathing I (statics)
Teacher Dr ML Fung Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Learning Introduction to the mechanism of breathing
outcomes • Understand the role of the respiratory system in the body.
• Relate lung structures to function.
• State the definition of intrapleural, alveolar and transpulmonary pressure and state
how each of these pressures changes in relation to atmospheric pressure during
inspiration and expiration.
Mechanical properties in breathing I (statics)
• State the determinants of the elastic recoil of the lungs and chest-wall.
• State the function of surfactant and the consequences of its deficiency.
• Describe the mechanical relationship between the lung and chest-wall.
• Explain why EEP is considered as the natural position of the respiration system
and its changes in diseased states.
• Define compliance and describe the relationship between lung, chest-wall and total
compliances and factors affecting lung and chest-wall compliances in physiological
and pathological conditions.
CPR06: Mechanics of breathing II (dynamics)

Learning • Define airway resistance.
outcomes • State and explain the distribution of resistance along the respiratory tract.
• Describe the mechanical, physiological and pathological factors affecting airway
resistance.
• Define the work of breathing.
• Relate the pattern of breathing to the work involved.
CPR07: Ventilation – Alveolar gas equation

Learning • Define pulmonary ventilation and state the formula relating pulmonary ventilation,
outcomes tidal volume and breathing frequency.
• Define alveolar ventilation and state the formula for calculating alveolar ventilation.
• State the effects of alveolar ventilation on PCO2 and PO2 in the body.
• Explain the use of alveolar gas equation and alveolar-arterial PO2 gradient to
assess the gas exchange function of the lungs.
• Define anatomical and physiological dead space and describe how to measure the
physiological dead space.
• Define ventilation capacity and list the factors affecting it.
• Describe the physiological and pathological factors affecting the distribution of
ventilation.
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CPR08: Pulmonary gas diffusion and transport
Format WCS
Learning Pulmonary gas diffusion
outcomes • State the factors determining the process of gas transfer across the alveolo-
capillary membrane.
• Define pulmonary diffusing capacity and explain the principle underlying its
measurement.
• Explain the physiological and pathological factors affecting pulmonary diffusing
capacity.
• State the forms of gas transport for O2 and CO2.
• Explain the oxygen and carbon dioxide dissociation curves and factors affecting
them.
• Explain the interaction of Bohr’s effect and Haldane effect on gas transport.
CPR09-10: Control of breathing I and II

Format WCS
Learning • Describe the sites and functions of the regions in the brain necessary for a normal
outcomes respiratory pattern.
• Discuss the genesis of a respiratory cycle.
• Describe the functions of the lung receptors.
• Stat the effect of vagotomy on the breathing pattern.
• Describe the locations and stimuli for chemoreceptors.
• State the effects of changes in arterial blood PO2, PCO2 and pH on breathing.
• Discuss the interaction of chemical stimuli on breathing.
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Week 2 Breathing
Hong Kong Genome Project - A Catalyst to Transform Healthcare
Teacher Dr Brian Chung Department/ School Paediatrics and Adolescent
Medicine
Format WCS
Learning • To understand how genomic medicine has become a new discipline in medicine.
objectives • To be aware of the Hong Kong Genome Project and how it is contributing to the
health of HK citizens.
CPR11: Pulmonary circulation and ventilation and perfusion inequality

Format WCS
Learning • Explain why distribution of blood flow is non-uniform in an upright lung.
outcomes • Understand effect of hypoxia on pulmonary circulation and consequences of
hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction.
• Understand the significance of V/Q ratio and the reasons for its variations.
• Explain how an unusual V/Q ratio will affect the gas composition of a lung unit.
• Explain the consequences of V/Q mismatching on the overall gas exchange.
• Understand the limitation of respiratory compensation on the gas composition in
lungs with V/Q mismatching in healthy and diseased lungs.
• Describe methods to assess V/Q mismatching in the lung.
CPR12: Respiratory failure

Format WCS
Learning • State a general definition for respiratory failure.
outcomes • Understand the pathophysiological changes of type I and type II respiratory failure.
• State the causes and consequences of hypoxemia, hypercapnia and acidosis in
respiratory failure.
• Understand the principles underlying the management of respiratory failure.
CPR13: Disease burden of NCDs in GBA

Teacher Dr SL Au Yeung Department/ School Public Health
Format WCS
Learning • Describe the epidemiology of NCDs in GBA.
outcomes • Explain how big data analytics help risk prediction and improve service delivery.
• Discuss the relevance of NCD research to improve population health in GBA.
CPR14: Keeping yourself and others healthy

Teacher Dr QY Liao Department/ School Public Health
Format WCS
Learning • Recognize the goals of health promotion approaches using GBA strategies as an
outcomes example
• Outline key components of health promotion.
• Contrast health promotion and health education.
• Discuss the role of medical professionals in health promotion of NCD
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Week 3 Breathing / The Heart
CPR15: Anatomy of the autonomic nervous system, mediastinum and lymphatic drainage of the trunk
Learning • Describe the general arrangements and principles governing the functions of the
outcomes autonomic nervous system.
• Summarise the divisions of the mediastinum and their contents.
• Describe the lymphatic system of the trunk.
CPR16: Introduction to ‘The Heart’ module

Learning • Introduction to ‘The Heart’ module
outcomes
CPR17: Gross anatomy of the heart

Teacher Dr J Yang Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Explain the two major divisions of the cardiovascular system.
outcomes • Describe the location and orientation of the heart.
• Describe the structures that covers of the heart.
• Describe the general anatomical features of the heart.
• Describe the anatomical features of the right heart in relation to its function.
• Describe the anatomical features of the left heart in relation to its function.
• Explain the structures of the heart valves and their functions in controlling blood
flow.
• Correlate the structures of the heart valves with the common valvular heart
diseases.
• Describe the structural basis of heart sound.
• Locate the positions for cardiac auscultation.
• Explain the conduction system of the heart.
• Explain the structures and functions of cardiac skeleton.
• Describe the coronary circulation.
• Summarize the blood vessels that supply the heart.
• Explain the innervation of the heart.
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CPR18: Physiology of the cardiac muscle and electrical activity of the heart
Teacher Dr JYS Chu Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Format WCS
Learning • Understand the 3 distinct layer of the heart wall as well as the function of the
outcomes pericardium.
• Understand the basic structure pf the heart muscle cells and how they can form an
electrical and mechanical syncyticum via the intercalated disk.
• Describe the basic contractile unit of the cardiac muscle cells.
• In depth description of the cardiac conduction system (a follow up of lecture CPR17
by Dr J Yang).
• Describe the ionic basis of the electrical activity in myocardial conducting cells and
myocardial contractile cells.
• Explain the excitation-contraction coupling in the cardiac muscle cells and
elaborate how cardiac muscle cells relax.
CPR19: Cardiac Cycle

Format WCS
Learning • Understand the two basic phases of cardiac cycle – diastole and systole, and
outcomes how it is related to heart sounds generation.
• Draw a diagram of the cardiac cycle, showing the different phases of the cardiac
cycle.
• For each phase, list the events taking place, the pressure changes in atrium and
ventricles, the status of heart valves, as well as the changes in ventricular
volumes
• Understand how stroke volume is affected by ventricular contractility, afterload,
and preload.
• Briefly describe how blood pressure is generated by the changes in ventricular
pressure.
CPR20: Antiarrhythmic drugs

Teacher Dr SWS Leung Department/ School Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Format WCS
Learning • Describe the different classification of antiarrhythmic drugs.
outcomes • Explain how these drugs produce their therapeutic effects.
• Explain why these drugs have narrow margin of safety.
CPR21: Cardiothoracic imaging: Principles, physiology and mechanics

Teacher Dr EYP Lee Department/ School Diagnostic Radiology
Format WCS
Learning • To understand the basic principles of chest radiography.
outcomes • To introduce a systematic approach to evaluate chest radiograph.
• To correlate the cardiorespiratory physiology with changes on chest radiograph.
• To understand the basic principles of CXR.
• To develop a systematic approach to CXR.
• To correlate respiratory physiology with changes on CXR.
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CPR22: Neural control of the cardiovascular system
Teacher Dr TS Cecot/ Department/ School Biomedical Sciences/
Dr E Chan Clinical Medicine for
Biomedical Sciences
Format WCS
Learning • State the location and functions of the medullary vasomotor centre and medullary
outcomes dorsal motor vagal nucleus in cardiovascular control.
• Describe the role of the hypothalamus in controlling the cardiovascular system in
stress situations (e.g., emotional stress and exercise).
• Describe the efferent nerves involved in cardiovascular regulation (origin of nerves,
structures innervated, effects of activation): including sympathetic adrenergic
nerves, sympathetic cholinergic nerves, parasympathetic cholinergic nerves.
• Describe broadly how sympathetic adrenergic nerves, sympathetic cholinergic
nerves and parasympathetic cholinergic nerves regulate cardiovascular functions.
• List the major reflexes that regulate cardiovascular functions.
CPR23: Control of the heart

Teacher Dr E Chan Department/ School Clinical Medicine for
Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Explain how pacemaker cells in the heart determine heart rate, and how they are
outcomes influenced by sympathetic and parasympathetic outflow.
• Describe changes in ventricular pressures and volumes at each phase of the
cardiac cycle with the ventricular pressure-volume loop.
• Calculate stroke volume, cardiac output and ejection fraction from the ventricular
end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes and heart rate.
• Explain how changes in preload, afterload and inotropy affect ventricular pressure
and volume using Frank-Starling curves and the ventricular pressure-volume
loops.
• List the factors that determine or modify ventricular preload, afterload and inotropy.
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Week 4 The Heart
CPR24: Streptococcal infection and rheumatic heart disease
Teacher Prof KKW To Department/ School Microbiology
Format WCS
Learning • Understand the microbiological tests in classifying Gram positive cocci in chain,
outcomes especially for Streptococci and Enterococci.
- Describe the typical infections caused by different Streptococci and Enterococci.
• Recognise immune-mediated complications of Streptococcus pyogenes.
• Explain the mechanism underlying Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.
- Recognize the portal of entry or animal source of Streptococci and Enterococci.
• Summarize the treatment of Streptococcal or Enterococcal infection.
• Explain the prevention strategies of rheumatic fever.
CPR25-26: Development of the heart I and II

Teacher Dr MCH Cheung Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Understand how the primary and secondary heart fields are patterned and
outcomes established.
• Understand how the heart tube is positioned and undergoes morphological
changes during looping.
Clinical Correlations: Learning of Anatomy: From basic to clinical application

Learning • To recognise the importance of basic anatomical concepts as foundation for
outcomes clinical applications.
• To demonstrate some examples of basic anatomical knowledge applied to
clinical diseases.
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Week 5 The Heart / Circulation
CPR27: Introduction to the “Circulation” module
Teacher Dr JCM Ho Department/ School Medicine
Learning • Introduction to the “Circulation” module
outcomes
CPR28: Histology and function of blood vessels

Teacher Dr J Yang Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Describe the general structures and functions of the circulatory system.
outcomes • Explain the histological characteristics of the heart.
• Explain the general histological characteristics of the arteries, veins and capillaries.
• Explain the major differences between arteries and veins.
• Describe the pathophysiological features of atherosclerosis.
• Compare the histological differences between different types of arteries, and
between different types of capillaries.
• Relate the structures and functions of different types of capillaries, and give
examples on where to find these capillaries.
• Compare the histological differences between different types of veins.
• Explain the routes for blood circulation.
• Describe the general features of the lymphatic system.
CPR29: Pressure and flow in arterial and venous systems

Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Explain the characteristics of blood flow through arteries and veins.
outcomes • Identify the factors that contribute to vascular resistance based on Hagen-
Poiseuille law.
• Explain the contribution of different blood vessels to systemic vascular resistance
(total peripheral resistance) and how the arterioles are the site of greatest
resistance.
• List the factors that determine vascular tone, vascular compliance and arterial
pulse pressure.
• Explain the relationship between cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance
(total peripheral resistance) and mean arterial pressure.
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CPR30: Venous return and cardiac output
Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Explain the relationship between venous return and cardiac output.
outcomes • Compare how changes in blood volume, venous compliance, vascular resistance
and cardiac performance influence central venous pressure, venous return and
cardiac output.
• Illustrate the effect of gravity, carotid sinus massage and Valsalva maneuver on
arterial pressure and heart rate.
• Explain the relevance of Bainbridge reflex in the regulation of cardiovascular
function in human.
CPR31: Ca antagonists; α and β adrenergic blocking agents

Format WCS
Learning • Describe the mode of actions of calcium channel blockers (CCBs).
outcomes • Identify the characteristics of different types of CCBs.
• Appreciate the differences in the pharmacological effects among the different types
of α- and β-adrenergic blocking agents.
• Recognize the clinical uses of CCBs and α- and β-blockers in the management of
cardiovascular diseases.
CPR32: Control of blood supply to organs

Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Describe the distribution of cardiac output among major organs when a person is
outcomes at rest.
• Explain how tissue blood flow is influenced by local factors, sympathetic outflow
and hormones.
• Explain the mechanism underlying the autoregulation of blood flow, reactive
hyperaemia and active hyperaemia.
• Compare and contrast the autonomic control of blood supply for different major
organs.
• Explain how exercise and emotional stress affect arterial pressure, heart rate and
blood supply in the body.
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CPR33 Capillary and lymphatic function
Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Identify the tissues and components that constitute the capillary bed.
outcomes • List the substances that are exchanged in capillary bed by diffusion.
• List factors that influence hydrostatic pressures and colloid osmotic pressures in
capillary and interstitial fluid.
• Explain how capillary filtration and reabsorption are driven or opposed by
hydrostatic pressures and colloid osmotic pressures in capillary and interstitial
fluid.
• Explain how the lymphatic system controls interstitial fluid volume.
• Illustrate how altered cardiovascular function can lead to peripheral oedema or
pulmonary oedema.
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Week 6 Circulation
Week 7 Lunar New Year Break
Week 8 Circulation / Renal Functions

CPR34: Precision Medicine (1) – Genetics of cardiopulmonary diseases
Teacher Dr Asif Javed / Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Dr Ralf Jauch
Learning • Explain importance and impact of variants of unknown significance.
outcomes • Summarize how precision medicine can guide care for patients with
cardiopulmonary diseases.
• Explain how stem cell models can help to tailor treatments for patients with heart
defects.
• Describe challenges in interpreting multifactorial diseases.
CPR35: Development of the great vessels and circulatory changes at birth

Teacher Dr MCH Cheung Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Understand the morphological features of the development of great arteries.
outcomes • Understand how abnormal development can lead to defective formation of great
arteries.
• Understand the morphological features of the development of great veins.
• Understand how abnormal development can lead to defective formation of veins.
• Compare the circulatory and vascular changes before and after birth.
CPR36: Introduction to the “Renal functions” module

Learning • Introduction to the “Renal functions” module.
outcomes
CPR37: Anatomy of the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters and urinary bladder
Learning • Describe the anatomy of the kidneys, ureters and suprarenal (adrenal) glands
outcomes including their blood supply.
• Describe the anatomy of the urinary bladder including its anatomical relations.
CPR38: Histology of the urinary system

Learning • List the structures of the urinary system and describe their epithelial lining.
outcomes • Relate morphology of the cells and tissues to the functions they perform
• nephron/ uriniferous tubule
• filtration membrane
• transitional epithelium.
• Describe normal histology of the organs of the urinary system
• ureter, urinary bladder, urethra.
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Week 9 Renal Functions
CPR39: Glomerular filtration and urine formation
Format WCS
Learning • Distinguish between cortical nerphons and juxtamedullary nephrons an
outcomes understand the structural-function relationship.
• Explain the mechanism of glomerular filtration.
• Understand how renal clearance rate is used for the estimation of glomerular
filtration rate.
CPR40: Proximal and distal tubular transport

Format WCS
Learning • Know the main function of proximal tubules.
outcomes • Understand the reabsorption process of proximal tubules.
• Understand the function of distal tubules.
• Know the functions of juxtaglomerular apparatus and how it can regulate GFR.
CPR41: Neuroendocrine regulation of fluid balance and long-term control of blood pressure
Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Describe the sensors responsible for detecting arterial pressure, plasma volume
Outcomes and plasma osmolarity.
• Outline the afferent neural pathways for the control of arterial pressure, plasma
volume and plasma osmolarity.
• Describe the autonomic innervation of the kidneys and adrenal glands.
• Contrast the effect of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, vasopressin and atrial
natriuretic peptide on plasma volume, plasma osmolarity and arterial pressure.
• Explain how arterial pressure, heart rate and body fluid volume / osmolarity are
regulated upon increased salt intake and haemorrhage.
CPR42: Molecular composition and functions of the basement membrane

Teacher Prof DKY Shum Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Format WCS
Learning • Recapitulate the Starling forces that govern transport across the glomerular and
outcomes tubular basement membranes.
• Explain the permselectivity in terms of the supramolecular organization of the
basement membrane.
• Explain how molecular defects of the basement membrane can lead to
glomerulonephritis and end-stage renal failure.
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CPR43: pH and acid-base balance – concept and regulatory mechanism
Teacher Dr JWY Ho Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Identify major buffering systems in the body.
outcomes • Explain the Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation (HHE).
• Describe actions of the blood buffers in defending blood pH.
• Use of HHE in assessment of acid-base disturbances.
CPR44: Diuretics; ACE inhibitors

Format WCS
Learning • Describe the three main classes of diuretic drugs used in the management of
outcomes cardiovascular diseases.
• Explain how these drugs produce their therapeutic and adverse effects.
• Recognize the pharmacological effects and clinical usages of angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
• Appreciate the similarities and differences between ACE inhibitors and other
clinically-used inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS).
Clinical Correlations: Clinical Correlations in Biomedical Sciences

Teacher Dr PPW Lee Department/ School Paediatrics & Adolescent
Medicine
Format WCS
(TBC)
Learning • Describe the mechanisms underlying common diseases and clinical
outcomes manifestations based on understanding of biomedical science, using atopy as an
example.
• Apply biomedical science knowledge in diagnostic formulation, clinical reasoning
and guidance of management.
• Develop an ability to engage patients in taking ownership of their disease
management through insights into causal mechanisms of diseases and treatment
strategies.
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Week 10 Renal Functions / Airway and Lung Diseases
CPR45: Metabolic processes of the renal cortex and medulla
Format WCS
Learning • Explain mechanism on glucose reabsorption in the kidneys.
outcomes • Outline renal gluconeogenesis, utilization of glucose in the renal system.
• Discuss glutamine metabolisms in the renal system.
• Discuss renal metabolic changes in pathological conditions.
CPR46: Precision Medicine (3) – Artificial Intelligence-enabled clinical decision support systems
Teacher Dr JWK Ho Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Learning • Define common terminology used in artificial intelligence relevant to clinical
outcomes decision support.
• Describe key considerations in building an AI-based clinical decision support
system.
• Explain possible biases of an AI-based clinical decision support system.
CPR47: The development of urinary system

Learning • Explain embryological development the kidney.
outcomes • Explain development of the urinary bladder.
• Explain developmental basis of (some) congenital anomalies of the renal system.
CPR48: Introduction to the “Airway and Lung Diseases” module

Learning • Introduction to the “Airway and Lung Diseases” module
outcomes
CPR49: Development of the respiratory system

Learning • Describe the formation of respiratory diverticulum.
outcomes • Describe the major events for the development of pleural cavity.
• Describe the formation of airway system.
• Describe the major events for the maturation of lung.
• Describe the change before and after birth.
• Describe some common congenital malformation during the development of
respiratory system.
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CPR50: Pulmonary infections
Teacher Dr PSL Beh Department/ School Pathology
Format WCS
Learning • Describe the pathogenesis and tissue reaction patterns in infections caused by
outcomes different types of microorganisms.
• Correlate the clinical features with the pathology of different pulmonary infections.
• List the factors predisposing to, and the complications of pulmonary infections.
• Discuss the pathology and complications of bronchiectasis.
CPR51: Hypersensitivity reactions

Teacher Dr GS Ling Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Format WCS
Learning • Define hypersensitivity reaction.
outcomes • Describe key immunological mediators and effectors of the 4 types of
hypersensitivity reactions.
• List some examples of each type of hypersensitivity reactions.
• Apply the immunopathological mechanisms of type I and type IV hypersensitivity
for illustrating clinical manifestations of common allergic reactions.
CPR52: Principles of respiratory pharmacology

Teacher Dr JCW Mak Department/ School Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Format WCS
Learning • Outline the drug targets in the respiratory system.
outcomes • Evaluate the different types of drugs affecting respiration.
• Analyze the mechanisms of action for antitussives, expectorants and mucolytics
used to treat cough.
• Identify the drugs used with their mechanisms of action in the treatment of allergic
rhinitis (hay fever).
• Evaluate the benefits associated with the routes of administration of drug.
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Week 11 Airway and Lung Diseases
CPR53: Pathology of small airway diseases
Format WCS
Learning • Describe the etiology, pathophysiology and pathology of asthma and COPD.
outcomes • Identify the salient differences and similarities of asthma and COPD.
• Describe the lung function changes of small airway obstruction.
• From the pathophysiological effects of small airway obstruction, predict the clinical
presentation.
• Describe the effects and complications of chronic hypoxia.
CPR54: Proteases in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Teacher Prof ZJ Zhou Department/ School Biomedical Sciences
Format WCS
Learning • Describe the basics of proteases.
outcomes • Explain the roles of proteases in inflammation.
• Recognize the contribution of proteases in COPD.
CPR55: Tobacco or health

Teacher Prof TH Lam Department/ School Public Health
Format WCS
Learning • Summarise the impact of tobacco on health and the benefits of quitting
outcomes • Recognise World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco
Control and evaluate WHO MPOWER tobacco control measures
• Discuss the role of medical students and practitioners in tobacco control locally,
nationally and globally
• Support tobacco endgame towards zero harms from tobacco and nicotine products
CPR56: Drugs used in the treatment of airway diseases

Format WCS
Learning • Analyze the different classes of drugs used in the treatment of asthma and COPD.
outcomes • Recognize the pharmacological effects and the mechanisms of action for the
different classes of drugs.
• Explain how these drugs produce their therapeutic and adverse (side) effects.
• State the rationale for the use of combination regimen.
CPR57: Upper respiratory tract infections

Teacher Dr SSY Wong Department/ School Microbiology
Format WCS
Learning • Describe the normal defence mechanisms of the respiratory tract.
outcomes • List the common pathogens of upper respiratory tract infections.
• Explain the aetiology, clinical manifestations, and principles of management of
streptococcal pharyngitis, diphtheria, acute epiglottitis, acute sinusitis, and acute
otitis media.
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CPR58: Lower respiratory tract infections I
Format WCS
Learning • List the important pathogens causing lower respiratory tract infections.
outcomes • Describe the principles of investigation for lower respiratory tract infections.
• Explain the pathophysiology and principles of management of croup.
• Describe the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, principles of management, and
prevention of pertussis.
• Classify the different forms of pneumonia clinically and epidemiologically.
• Name the key pathogens causing pneumonia in different clinical and
epidemiological settings.
• Describe the principles of investigation and management of pneumonia, lung
abscesses, and empyema thoracis.
CPR59: Lower respiratory tract infections II

Format WCS
Learning • Describe the bacteriology, pathogenesis, classifications, and principles of
outcomes diagnosis and treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections.
• Recognize the microbiology, epidemiology, and diagnostic procedures for
Pneumocystis jirovecii infection.
• Summarize the virology, epidemiology, principles of management, and prevention
of influenza.
CPR60: Diffuse interstitial lung diseases

Teacher Dr CY Leung Department/ School Pathology
Format WCS
Learning • Describe the causes, pathogenesis and pathology of acute interstitial lung
outcomes diseases.
• Describe the causes, pathogenesis and pathology of chronic interstitial lung
disease.
• Describe the pathogenesis and pathology of silicosis and asbestosis.
• Describe the pathology and complications of chronic hypoxia.
• Compare the lung function and blood gas changes of obstructive and restrictive
respiratory failure.
CPR61: Drugs used in the treatment of pulmonary infections

Format WCS
Learning • Explain the basis for the selection of antibiotics used in the treatment of lower
outcomes respiratory tract infections.
• Describe the different classification of antibiotics.
• Evaluate their mechanisms of action and identify their adverse effects.
• State the characteristics of antibiotic resistance.
• Apply the knowledge in selection of appropriate antibiotics for therapy and
prophylaxis.
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Week 12 Airway and Lung Diseases / Cardiac Insufficiency
CPR62: Introduction to the “Cardiac insufficiency” module
Learning • Introduction to the “Cardiac insufficiency”.
outcomes
CPR63: Infective endocarditis and myopericarditis

Teacher Prof KKW To Department/ School Microbiology
Format WCS
Learning • Recognise the concepts in taking multiple blood samples for culture.
outcomes • Describe the precautions necessary to minimize blood culture contamination.
• Describe the etiological agents and the methods for the diagnosis of infective
endocarditis, pericarditis and myocarditis.
• Explain the treatment and preventive strategies for infective endocarditis,
pericarditis and myocarditis.
• Recognise the principles of endocarditis chemoprophylaxis in patients with
abnormal heart valves.
• Explain the approach for making an etiological diagnosis in a patient with
suspected pericarditis or myocarditis.
CPR64: Shock; heart failure

Format WCS
Learning • Understand and describe the pathogenesis of shock.
outcomes • Differentiate between the different underlying pathogenetic causes of the different
types of shock.
• Understand the concept of heart failure.
• Appreciate that heart failure is a process and understanding of underlying
pathologies will help guide management and treatment.
CPR65: Positive inotropic drugs

Learning • Identify the clinical conditions in which positive inotropic drugs are used.
outcomes • Explain the differences between the four major positive inotropic drugs, in terms of
mechanism of actions, adverse effect profile and therapeutic advantages.
• Discuss the limitations of positive inotropic drugs in the management of heart
failure.
• Relate the pathology of chronic heart failure to the pharmacological approaches
for its management.
• Discuss the rationale for the development of LCZ696 for the management of
chronic heart failure and the precautions in its use.
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CPR66: Pathogenesis of valvular heart disease
Format WCS
Learning • Describe the different pathogenesis of valvular damage.
outcomes • Explain the physiological and pathological consequences of such valvular
damage.
• Remember that damaged valves are prone to infective endocarditis
Clinical Correlations: Clinical Correlations in Biomedical Sciences – Lung Cancer

Teacher Dr VHF Lee Department/ School Clinical Oncology
Format WCS
(TBC)
Learning • Overview, description and elaboration of the importance of molecular, genetic and
outcomes genomic testing to facilitate and devise personalised anti-cancer treatment.
• Common genetic and genomic aberrations of lung cancer and their differences in
terms of incidence between Eastern and Western population.
• Illustrations with lung cancer as an example to explain the importance of genetic
genomic testing in devising personalised targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
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Week 13 Cardiac Insufficiency / Cardiopulmonary Diseases
CPR67: Pulmonary hypertension
Teacher Prof KH Yiu Department/ School Medicine
Format WCS
Learning • Review WHO updated classification of pulmonary hypertension.
outcomes • Review diagnostic approach and caveats with testing for pulmonary hypertension.
• Outline a clinical rationale for the management of pulmonary hypertension.
CPR68: Introduction to the “Cardiopulmonary diseases” module

Learning • Introduction to the “Cardiopulmonary diseases” module
outcomes
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Week 14 Cardiopulmonary Diseases
CPR69: Unique metabolic features of cardiac tissues
Format WCS
Learning • Describe the metabolic profile of a normal heart.
outcomes • Discuss about metabolic shifts under
• physiological hypertrophy
• pathological hypertrophy
• diabetic heart disease
• Discuss metabolic derangements in heart failure
CPR70: Atherosclerosis and disrupted circulation

Teacher Prof JM Nicholls Department/ School Pathology
Format WCS
Learning • Explain how the process of atherosclerosis develops.
outcomes • Produce a flow chart illustrating how the process of atherosclerosis develops and
how intervention may modulate this process.
• Summarize the key elements necessary for blood circulation.
• Generalize and conceptualise the likely outcomes resulting from a disruption of the
circulation.
• Integrate this knowledge with prior information and explain clinical signs and
symptoms associated with conditions involving a disrupted circulation.
CPR71: Lipoprotein metabolism

Learning • Describe lipoprotein metabolism
outcomes • Examine profiles of plasma lipoproteins associated with abnormal lipoprotein
metabolism
• Discuss types of dyslipidemia
CPR72: Cholesterol: the balance, the good and the bad

Learning • Explain the general fates of dietary cholesterol.
outcomes • Outline de novo cholesterol synthesis.
• Explain roles of bile acid in regulation of cholesterol balance.
• Know that cholesterols are important precursor molecules.
• Know about the reverse cholesterol transport.
• Recognize the role of cholesterol plays in atherosclerosis
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CPR73: Health behavior: Why do we cling to bad health habits?
Teacher Dr WWT Lam Department/ School Public Health
Learning • Identify the major global and local factors influencing the uptake and maintenance
outcomes of health behaviours
• Describe the Transtheorectial model for behavioural change
• Identify factors involved in each stage of the process of behavioural change
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Week 15 Cardiopulmonary Diseases / Chronic Kidney Disease
CPR74: Pathology of hypertension
Format WCS
Learning • Define hypertension.
outcomes • List at least 3 causes for secondary hypertension.
• List 3 groups of factors that affect peripheral resistance and cardiac output.
• List 4 pathological changes seen in a patient with hypertension.
CPR75: Pathogenesis of ischaemic heart diseases

Format WCS
Learning • Describe the effects of diminished coronary vascular supply on myocardial cells.
outcomes • Explain the consequences of myocardial cell deaths and their clinical
manifestation.
• Correlate the clinical symptoms with the pathological changes.
• Able to investigate and diagnose acute myocardial infarction.
CPR76: Lipid-lowering drugs

Format WCS
Learning • Recognize the different classes of lipid-lowering drugs
outcomes • Explain how these drugs produce their therapeutic effects
• Discuss the therapeutic advantages and disadvantages of the different lipid
lowering drugs
• Explain the rationale of the use of combination regimen
CPR77: Treatment of angina

Format WCS
Learning • Identify the different types of drugs used in the management of angina, and to
outcomes explain their mode of actions.
• Recognize the limitations and/or complications associated with the use of anti-
anginal drugs.
• Discuss the use of other pharmacological therapy in the prevention of angina.
CPR78: Illness cognition and behaviour

Teacher Dr WWT Lam Department/ School Public Health
Learning • Identify factors influencing help-seeking behaviour considering international and
outcomes local examples
• Explain the concept of illness cognition and illness behaviour.
• Identify factors influencing symptom perception.
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CPR79: Infection control strategies: TB – a reemerging public menace
Teacher Dr PH Chung Department/ School Public Health
Format WCS
Learning • Describe the global and regional epidemiology of TB
outcomes • Recognise the environmental and socioeconomic factors affecting transmission
and development of TB in the community
• Describe WHO DOTS Strategy and explain its role in the control of TB.
• Recognise the objectives, strategy and main components of TB control and
surveillance in Hong Kong
• Discuss the ethical and public health issues related to TB control and treatment
CPR80: Drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis and influenza

Teacher Dr RLC Hoo Department/ School Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Learning • Characteristics of latent, active and drug-resistant tuberculosis infections.
outcomes • Mechanism of actions for different types of anti-tuberculosis drugs.
• Classification of influenza virus and its mechanisms of transmission.
• Mechanism of actions for different types of anti-influenza drugs.
CPR81: Carcinoma of the lung

Format WCS
Learning • Understand the etiological factors and carcinogenic mechanism of lung carcinoma.
outcomes • Explain the principles of histological classification of lung carcinomas.
• Compare and contrast NSCLC and SCLC in relation to behaviour, treatment and
prognosis.
• Describe the mode of spread of lung cancers and principles of lung cancer staging.
• Understand recent advances in lung cancer therapy using targeted- and
53mmune- therapies.
CPR82: Introduction to the “Chronic Kidney Disease” module

Learning • Introduction to the “Chronic Kidney Disease” module
outcomes
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Week 16 Chronic Kidney Disease
CPR83: Urinary tract infection
Teacher Dr PL Ho Department/ School Microbiology
Format WCS
Learning • Recognize the predisposing factors for UTI.
outcomes • Explain the concept of “significant bacteriuria”.
• Explain the laboratory diagnosis of UTI.
• Distinguish between uncomplicated and complicated UTI.
CPR84-85: Diseases of kidney I and II

Teacher Dr MCF Yeung Department/ School Pathology
Format WCS
Learning • List and elaborate on the major pathogenetic mechanisms, and clinical and
outcomes pathological features of glomerular diseases.
• Define nephrotic syndrome and explain the pathophysiology leading to the
development of nephrotic syndrome.
• List and describe the major types of tubular diseases.
• Explain what is atheroembolism and how does it occur.
CPR86: Acute and chronic renal failure

Teacher Dr DYH Yap Department/ School Medicine
Learning • To identify common causes of renal failure.
outcomes • To appreciate the clinical features of renal failure.
• To know briefly the complications of renal failure.
CPR87: Drugs used in urinary tract infection

Teacher Dr CL Cheung Department/ School Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Format WCS
Learning • Explain the basis for the selection of antimicrobial therapy for treatment of urinary
outcomes tract infections.
• Compare the guidelines adopted for antimicrobial drug treatments.
• Describe the pharmacology of antimicrobial drugs (e.g. β-lactams, antifolates,
quinolones and nitrofurantoin) currently in use for treatment of urinary tract
infections.
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Week 17 Chronic Kidney Disease
CPR88: Congenital abnormalities of the urinary tract and obstructive uropathy
Format WCS
Learning • List the major congenital abnormalities of the urinary tract.
outcomes • List types of polycystic kidney diseases.
• Describe the incidence, genetic abnormalities, mode of inheritance and essential
features of the hereditary polycystic kidney diseases.
• List the major causes of obstruction in the urinary tract.
• Indicate the relative frequency of obstructive lesions in the urinary tract.
• Describe the possible effects of urinary tract obstruction, including those of vesico-
ureteral reflux.
CPR89: Urinary tumours

Format WCS
Learning • List the common benign and malignant tumours of the urinary tract.
outcomes • List the etiological factors of common urinary tract tumours.
• Indicate the incidence of urinary tract tumours relative to other common tumours.
• Explain on what basis urinary tract tumours are classified, graded and staged.
• Explain the role of VHL gene in oncogenesis and its relations with renal cell
carcinoma.
• Describe the association of tuberous sclerosis with urinary tract tumours.
• List the presenting symptoms and signs of common urinary tract tumours.
• Describe the typical gross and microscopic features of the most common types of
urinary tract tumours.
• Explain the distinction between papillary and invasive urothelial carcinomas.
• List the modes of spread of urinary tract tumours.
Clinical Correlations: Clinical Correlations from the Laboratory to Clinical Presentations: SARS
and COVID-19
Teacher Prof IFN Hung Department/ School Medicine
Format WCS
(TBC)
Learning • As per handout
outcomes
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CPR90-91: Biochemical investigation of urogenital diseases I and II

Teacher Prof CW Lam Department/ School Pathology
Format WCS
Learning • Know the various laboratory methods for the assessment of renal function.
outcomes • Know what constitute “Renal Function Test” (“RFT”) in the routine clinical
laboratory.
• Understand the pathophysiological basis of these laboratory tests and the concept
of clearance.
• Appreciate the strength and weakness of the individual tests for renal function
assessment.
• Know the applicability and limitations of creatinine clearance as a surrogate for
glomerular filtration rate (GFR) assessment.
• Be aware of the new laboratory tests with potential clinical application for renal
function assessment.
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Schedule of the Practicals and Workshops
Anatomy
Practical Groups Date Time Venue

AR/VR Session 16-31 2024-01-04 14:30-16:30 MDL1-3
1-15 16:30-18:30
I – Histology of the Week 1 Grant’s Dissection Video (To be watched before Practical)
respiratory system 1-15 2024-01-05 13:30-16:00 MDL1-3
16-31 16:00-18:30
II – Dissection – Opening Week 1 Grant’s Dissection Video (To be watched before Practical)
ceremony / surface anatomy 1-41 2024-01-10 14:00-17:00 Anatomy Dissection Lab
and chest wall
III – Dissection – Pleural 1-41 2024-01-11 14:00-17:00 Anatomy Dissection Lab
cavity and lungs
IV – Histology of the CVS Week 3 Grant’s Dissection Video (To be watched before Practical)
1-15 2024-02-01 13:30-16:00 MDL1-3
16-31 16:00-18:30
V – Dissection – Heart and Week 6 Grant’s Dissection Video (To be watched before Practical)
mediastinum 1-41 2024-02-05 14:00-17:00 Anatomy Dissection Lab
VI – Dissection – Posterior 1-41 2024-02-09 09:30-12:30 Anatomy Dissection Lab
and superior mediastinum
VII – Histology of the urinary 1-15 2024-03-04 13:30-16:00 MDL1-3
system 16-31 16:00-18:30
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Biochemistry
Practical Activity Groups Date Time Venue

I – Blood gases and Pre-lab Week 8 E-learning Set
acid-base balance Face-to-face 1-15 2024-02-27 14:30-17:30 LT3-LT4
Practical 16-31 2024-02-28 09:30-12:30 LT3-LT4
Session
II – Blood lipoproteins Pre-lab Week 13 E-learning Set
and cholesterol Face-to-face 7-12 2024-04-02 09:30-12:30 Biomedical Sciences
Practical Teaching Lab (LG-19)
Session 1-6 2024-04-05 09:30-12:30 Biomedical Sciences
Teaching Lab (LG-19)
25-31 2024-04-05 14:30-17:30 Biomedical Sciences
III – Biochemical Pre-lab Week 15 E-learning Set
markers in myocardial Face-to-face 16-31 2024-04-22 14:30-17:30 LT3-LT4
injury (dry lab) Practical 1-15 2024-04-26 09:30-12:30 LT1
Session
Diagnostic Radiology

Demonstration of Face-to-face 1-31 2024-02-05 9:30-10:30 LT3-LT4
anatomy of the Practical Session
cardiopulmonary
system on imaging
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Microbiology

I – Microbiological Face-to-face 16-31 2024-02-08 14:30-17:30 Block T,
diagnosis of Practical Session Student Lab
streptococcal
1-15 2024-02-19 14:30-17:30 Block T,
disease and its
Student Lab
complications
II – Upper tract Face-to-face 16-31 2024-03-14 13:30-15:30 Block T,
infection Practical Session Student Lab
1-15 2024-03-14 15:45-17:45 Block T,
Student Lab
III – Lower tract Face-to-face 16-31 2024-03-25 13:30-15:30 Block T,
1-15 2024-03-25 15:45-17:45 Block T,
Student Lab
IV – Special tests Face-to-face 1-15 2024-03-26 09:30-11:30 Block T,
for respiratory Practical Session Student Lab
pathogens 16-31 2024-04-02 11:00-13:00 Block T,
Student Lab
V – Infective Face-to-face 16-31 2024-04-05 11:00-13:00 Block T,
endocarditis and Practical Session Student Lab
valves 1-15 2024-04-08 14:30-16:30 Block T,
Student Lab
VI – Urinary tract Face-to-face 1-15 2024-04-15 13:30-15:30 Block T,
16-31 2024-04-15 15:45-17:45 Block T,
Student Lab
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Pathology

I – The system of Face-to-face 1-31 2024-02-05 10:30-12:30 LT3-LT4
death investigation Practical Session
Annotation Video Week 6 E-learning Set
II – Small airway Demonstration 1-31 Week 11 E-learning Set
obstruction and Video and Moodle
pulmonary Case
infections Answer to Moodle 1-31 Week 12 E-learning Set
Case
Face-to-face 16-31 2024-03-22 09:30-10:30 Block T, Student Lab
Practical Session 1-15 2024-03-22 10:45-11:45 Block T, Student Lab
III – The effects of Moodle Case and 1-31 Week 13 E-learning Set
atherosclerosis, Assignment
thrombosis and Face-to-face 1-15 2024-03-28 09:30-10:30 Block T, Student Lab
embolism Practical Session 16-31 2024-03-28 10:45-11:45 Block T, Student Lab
IV – Common Moodle Case and 1-31 Week 14 E-learning Set
cardiac disorders Assignment
V – Lung cancer Demonstration 1-31 Week 15 E-learning Set
and pulmonary Video and Moodle
fibrosis Case
Answer to Moodle 1-31 Week 16 E-learning Set
Case
VI – Pathology of Demonstration 1-31 Week 16 E-learning Set
urinary diseases Video and Moodle
Case/ Interactive
Worksheet
Answer to Moodle 1-31 Week 17 E-learning Set
Case
VII – Pathology of Demonstration 1-31 Week 17 E-learning Set
urinary tract Video and Moodle
Case/ Interactive
Worksheets
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Chemical Pathology

I – Therapeutic Face-to-face 1-31 2024-03-28 14:30-15:30 LT3-LT4
drug monitoring for Practical Session
cardiovascular
drug treatment
II – Cardiac profile Face-to-face 1-31 2024-03-28 15:30-16:30 LT3-LT4
Practical Session
III – Body fluid Face-to-face 1-31 2024-04-23 13:00-14:00 LT3-LT4

analyses Practical Session
Pharmacology / Physiology

Cardiovascular and Week 6 E-learning Set (Pre-lab)
respiratory responses to β- Face-to-face 9-16 2024-02-07 09:30-12:30 MDL1-3
blockers at rest and during Practical 1-8 2024-02-21 09:30-12:30 MDL1-3
exercise Session
17-24 2024-02-26 14:30-17:30 MDL1-3
25-31 2024-03-05 09:30-12:30 MDL1-3
Post-lab 1-31 2024-03-06 10:30-11:20 LT3-LT4
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Physiology

I – Lung function Pre-lab Week 1 E-practical
tests Face-to-face 1-8 2024-01-09 09:30-12:30 MDL1-3
Practical Session 25-31 2024-01-09 14:30-17:30 MDL1-3
9-16 2024-01-10 09:30-12:30 MDL1-3
17-24 2024-01-12 09:30-12:30 MDL1-3
Post-lab 1-31 2024-01-17 09:30-10:20 LT3-LT4
II – Respiration in Pre-lab Week 2 E-practical
man (respiratory Face-to-face 9-16 2024-01-12 14:30-17:30 MDL1-3
control) Practical Session 25-31 2024-01-15 09:30-12:30 MDL1-3
17-24 2024-01-15 14:30-17:30 MDL1-3
1-8 2024-01-16 14:30-17:30 MDL1-3
Post-lab 1-31 2024-01-18 11:30-12:30 LT3-LT4
III – Physiological Face-to-face 25-31 2024-01-22 14:30-17:30 MDL1-3
principles of ECG Practical Session 9-16 2024-01-23 09:30-12:30 MDL1-3
17-24 2024-01-24 09:30-12:30 MDL1-3
1-8 2024-01-25 09:30-12:30 MDL1-3
IV – Computer Face-to-face 9-16 2024-01-29 09:30-12:30 TechMezz
simulation of rat Practical Session 1-8 2024-01-29 14:30-17:30 TechMezz
cardiovascular
system 25-31 2024-01-31 09:30-12:30 TechMezz
17-24 2024-02-06 14:30-17:30 TechMezz
V – Physical Face-to-face 25-31 2024-02-20 09:30-11:30 MDL1-3
determinants of Practical Session 9-16 2024-02-20 14:30-16:30 MDL1-3
vascular function
17-24 2024-02-22 14:30-16:30 MDL1-3
and blood pressure
1-8 2024-02-23 14:30-16:30 MDL1-3
Post-lab 1-31 2024-03-06 11:30-12:30 LT3-LT4
VI – Adaptation of Face-to-face 1-31 2024-02-27 13:30-14:30 LT3-LT4
the renal Practical Session
mechanisms to
whole body acid-
base balance
VII – Demonstration Face-to-face 1-31 2024-02-29 09:30-11:30 LT3-LT4
practical on urine Practical Session
formation and blood
pressure control in
an anaesthetized rat
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Evidence-Based Decision Making
Practical Groups Date Time Venue Teacher

I What is evidence and how can we use it?
Module I
Interactive Session I 1-31 2024-01-08 11:30-12:30 LT3-LT4 Dr PH Chung
Tutorial I 1-2 2024-01-12 09:30-11:30 SR1 Dr Basavaraj Purdal
Shilpa
3-4 2024-01-12 09:30-11:30 SR2 Dr Kathy Leung
5-6 2024-01-12 09:30-11:30 SR3 Dr Daniel Ho
7-8 2024-01-12 09:30-11:30 SR4 Dr Tommy Lam
25-26 2024-01-15 14:30-16:30 SR1 Dr Kathy Leung
27-28 2024-01-15 14:30-16:30 SR2 Dr LM Ho
29-31 2024-01-15 14:30-16:30 SR4 Dr PH Chung
17-18 2024-01-18 14:30-16:30 SR1 Dr LM Ho
19-20 2024-01-18 14:30-16:30 SR4 Dr Chao Quan
21-22 2024-01-18 14:30-16:30 HKJC-S1B Dr Nancy Leung
23-24 2024-01-18 14:30-16:30 HKJC-S3 Dr Wu Peng
9-10 2024-01-19 09:30-11:30 SR1 Dr Basavaraj Purdal
Shilpa
11-12 2024-01-19 09:30-11:30 SR2 Dr Jane Zhao
13-14 2024-01-19 09:30-11:30 SR3 Dr Dana Vackova
15-16 2024-01-19 09:30-11:30 SR609 Mr Kenneth Hon
II What are the numbers behind the evidence and how do we get them?
Module II
Interactive Session II 1-31 2024-01-30 11:45-12:45 LT3-LT4 Dr PH Chung
Tutorial II 17-18 2024-02-02 09:30-11:30 SR1 Dr Kathy Leung
19-20 2024-02-02 09:30-11:30 SR2 Dr Basavaraj Purdal
Shilpa
21-22 2024-02-02 09:30-11:30 SR3 Dr Chao Quan
23-24 2024-02-02 09:30-11:30 SR4 Dr Dana Vackova
9-10 2024-02-02 11:30-13:30 SR1 Dr Kathy Leung
11-12 2024-02-02 11:30-13:30 SR2 Dr Daniel Ho
13-14 2024-02-02 11:30-13:30 SR3 Dr Nancy Leung
15-16 2024-02-02 11:30-13:30 SR4 Mr Kenneth Hon
25-26 2024-02-08 09:30-11:30 SR1 Dr LM Ho
27-28 2024-02-08 09:30-11:30 SR2 Dr Tommy Lam
29-31 2024-02-08 09:30-11:30 SR3 Dr Wu Peng
1-2 2024-03-01 14:00-16:00 HKJC-S1A Dr LM Ho
3-4 2024-03-01 14:00-16:00 HKJC-S1B Dr Basavaraj Purdal
Shilpa
5-6 2024-03-01 14:00-16:00 HKJC-S2 Dr PH Chung
7-8 2024-03-01 14:00-16:00 HKJC-S3 Dr Jane Zhao
III How do we interpret evidence?
Module III
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Practical Groups Date Time Venue Teacher
Interactive Session III 1-31 2024-03-08 13:30-14:30 LT3-LT4 Dr PH Chung
Tutorial III 17-18 2024-03-19 09:30-11:30 HKJC-S1A Dr Basavaraj Purdal
Shilpa
19-20 2024-03-19 09:30-11:30 HKJC-S1B Dr Kathy Leung
21-22 2024-03-19 09:30-11:30 HKJC-S2 Mr Kenneth Hon
23-24 2024-03-19 09:30-11:30 SR609 Dr Nancy Leung
25-26 2024-03-19 11:30-13:30 HKJC-S1A Dr Basavaraj Purdal
Shilpa
27-28 2024-03-19 11:30-13:30 HKJC-S1B Dr Dana Vackova
29-31 2024-03-19 11:30-13:30 HKJC-S2 Dr Chao Quan
1-2 2024-03-21 09:30-11:30 SR608 Dr LM Ho
3-4 2024-03-21 09:30-11:30 SR609 Dr Jane Zhao
5-6 2024-03-21 09:30-11:30 HKJC-S2 Dr PH Chung
7-8 2024-03-21 09:30-11:30 HKJC-S3 Dr Daniel Ho
9-10 2024-03-21 11:30-13:30 SR608 Dr LM Ho
11-12 2024-03-21 11:30-13:30 SR609 Dr Kathy Leung
13-14 2024-03-21 11:30-13:30 HKJC-S2 Dr Wu Peng
15-16 2024-03-21 11:30-13:30 HKJC-S3 Dr Tommy Lam
*Venue and Location of the Laboratories:

Anatomy Dissection Lab (ADL) L1-01, 1/F, Laboratory Block, 21 Sassoon Road
Technology-Enriched Learning Mezzanine Floor, Yu Chun Keung Medical Library, William
Mezzanine (Techmezz) MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road
LG-19 (Biomedical Sciences G-19, G/F, Laboratory Block, 21 Sassoon Road
Teaching Lab.)
MDL 1-3 Multi-disciplinary Laboratories 1-3, G/F, Laboratory Block, 21
Sassoon Road
Seminar Rooms 1-4 (SR1-4) Seminar Rooms 1-4, G/F, Laboratory Block, 21 Sassoon Road
SR608; SR608A and SR609 Seminar Rooms, 6/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road
Hong Kong Jockey Club G/F, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Building for
Building for Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Research, 5 Sassoon Road
Research, Seminar Rooms
(HKJC-S1A; HKJC-S1B; HKJC-
S2; HKJC-S3)
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Learning Outcomes of the Practicals and Workshops
Anatomy
AR/VR Session
• Review gross anatomy structures of the chest wall, pleural cavity and diaphragm to develop the concept of
the safety triangle.
• Summarise the anatomical relations between pericardium, heart and lungs and deduce the safe entry points
of pericardiocentesis.
• Describe the topographical relationships of the anatomical structures located within the mediastinum.
[Dr J Yang/ Dr TS Cecot/ Dr R Liu/ Dr JCD Lee/ G Fonseca]
Anatomy Practical I: Histology of the respiratory system
• Describe microstructure of the different parts of the respiratory system: nasal cavity, larynx, trachea and
lungs.
• Identify layers of the respiratory mucosa in different parts of the conducting portion of the respiratory system.
• Describe the structure and functions of the respiratory epithelium in different parts of the airways.
• Relate the microstructure of alveoli to the function they perform.
[Dr J Yang/ Dr CH Yu/ Dr TS Cecot/ Dr R Liu/ Dr JCD Lee/ G Fonseca]
Anatomy Practical II: Dissection – Opening ceremony / surface anatomy and chest wall
• Know the importance of cadaveric dissection.

• Know the proper laboratory ethics/decorum.
• Know the techniques of body dissection.
• Identify the important surface anatomy of the anterior thoracic wall.
• Identify the structures located within the intercostal space.
• Know the procedures involved in the removal of the chest wall.
[Dr GL Tipoe/ Dr TS Cecot/ Dr J Yang/ Dr ALM Cheung/ Dr R Liu/ Dr JCD Lee/ G Fonseca]
[Surgical Residents]
Anatomy Practical III: Dissection – Pleural cavity and lungs
• Know the different sub-divisions of the pleura including their recesses.

• Identify the lobes and fissures of the lungs.
• Identify the structures of the hilum.
• Identify the different impressions of the lungs.
• Know the procedures involved in the removal of the lungs.
• Identify the pericardiocophrenic vessels, phrenic and vagus nerves.
[Dr TS Cecot/ Dr J Yang/ Dr ALM Cheung/ Dr R Liu/ Dr RR Sugimura/ Dr JCD Lee/ G Fonseca]
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Anatomy Practical IV: Histology of the CVS
• Describe the basic histological organization of the wall of blood vessels

• Describe, identify and contrast, in tissue sections, the histological features of the various types of arteries
and veins; correlate the structures and functions
• Describe and compare, in tissue sections prepared for light and electron microscopy, the histological
appearance of continuous, fenestrated and sinusoidal capillaries; explain the micro-structural basis of the
permeability of these capillaries
• Explain the structure and function of arteriovenous anastomoses
• Describe and identify in tissue sections the endocardium, the myocardium and the epicardium
• Describe and identify in tissue sections the conducting tissue of the heart; correlate the structures and
functions
[Dr J Yang/ Dr TS Cecot/ Dr R Liu/ Dr CH Yu/ Dr JCD Lee / G Fonseca]
Anatomy Practical V: Dissection – Heart and mediastinum
• To perform the procedures for the removal of the heart

• Know the divisions of the mediastinum
• Know the external and internal features of the heart
• Identify the branches of coronary arteries including their important veins
[Dr J Yang/ Dr TS Cecot/ Dr ALM Cheung/ Dr R Liu/ Dr RR Sugimura/ Dr JCD Lee / G Fonseca]
Anatomy Practical VI: Dissection – Posterior and superior mediastinum
• Know the boundaries of the superior mediastinum including its contents

• Know the boundaries of the posterior mediastinum including its contents
[Dr J Yang/ Dr TS Cecot/ Dr ALM Cheung/ Dr R Liu/ Dr RR Sugimura/
Dr JCD Lee/ G Fonseca]
Anatomy Practical VII: Histology of the urinary system
• Describe the microstructure of the different parts of the urinary system: kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and
urethra.
• Analyse the microstructure of the different parts of the uriniferous tubule: renal corpuscle, proximal and distal
convoluted tubule, the loop of Henle and collecting ducts.
• Describe the structure and functions of the urothelium.
[Dr TS Cecot/ Dr J Yang/ Dr R Liu/ Dr JCD Lee/ G Fonseca]
Biochemistry
Biochemistry Practical I: Blood gases and acid-base balance
• The inter-relationship of blood gases and pH.

• The practical use of the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation in interpreting the acid-base disorders.
• The working principles of point-of-care testing device for blood gases.
[Dr JWY Ho/ Dr ML Khong]
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Biochemistry Practical II: Blood lipoproteins and cholesterol
• Illustrate that serum lipid profile of lipoproteins and cholesterol can be useful indicators of abnormal lipid
metabolism.
• Explain basic principles of laboratory analysis of serum lipoproteins and cholesterols.
• Critically comments on the use of lipid profiles for the assessment of abnormal lipid metabolism and
cardiovascular risk.
[Dr JWY Ho/ Dr ML Khong]
Biochemistry Practical III: Biochemical markers in myocardial injury (dry lab)
• Explain basic concepts on the use of biomarkers and cardiac biomarkers.

• Identify how cardiac markers can reveal vital information for myocardial injury.
• Use cardiac troponins for detection of myocardial damage.
[Dr JWY Ho]
Diagnostic Radiology
Diagnostic Radiology Practical: Demonstration of anatomy of the cardiopulmonary system on imaging
• Cross-sectional anatomy of the mediastinum on CT and MRI

• Cross-sectional anatomy of the heart on CT and MRI
• Coronary artery anatomy/ territories on CT and MRI
• 2D radiological anatomy on the CXR
[Dr MY Ng]
Microbiology
Microbiology Practical I: Microbiological diagnosis of streptococcal disease and its complications
• Demonstrate microbiological diagnosis of streptococcal diseases using case studies.

• Describe the complications arising from streptococcal infections.
• Describe the treatment rationale of streptococcal infections.
[Prof KY Yuen/ Dr PL Ho/ Dr S Sridhar/ Dr X Li]
Microbiology Practical II: Upper respiratory tract infection
• Describe the distribution of normal flora in the respiratory tract and their significance.
• Discuss the types of specimens that can be collected for investigation of respiratory tract infections with
reference to specific types of infection.
• Illustrate the approach to diagnosis, management, and prevention of some common upper respiratory tract
infections, including acute otitis media, acute sinusitis, pertussis.
• Recognize the important properties of common bacterial pathogens of the upper respiratory tract.
• Describe the principles of diagnosis and management of oropharyngeal and oesophageal candidiasis.
[Prof KY Yuen/ Dr PL Ho/ Dr SSY Wong/ Dr X Li]
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Microbiology Practical III: Lower respiratory tract infection
• Describe the common pathogens associated with community-acquired and hospital-acquired

pneumonia.
• Recognize the problem of antibiotic resistance in nosocomial pathogens.
• Describe the basic bacteriology, epidemiology, manifestation, and principles of diagnosis and management
of melioidosis.
• Recognize the type of bacterial colonization and infection in patients with chronic airway diseases such as
bronchiectasis and antibiotic options for treating infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
[Prof K To/ Dr SSY Wong/ Dr S Sridhar]
Microbiology Practical IV: Special tests for respiratory pathogens
• Describe the approach to the laboratory diagnosis and principles of management of pulmonary tuberculosis,
legionellosis, pneumocystosis, and viral respiratory tract infections.
• Discuss the role of non-culture-based techniques in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
[Prof KY Yuen/Dr SSY Wong/Dr S Sridhar]
Microbiology Practical V: Infective endocarditis and valves
• Demonstrate the principles of microbiological investigations for infective endocarditis.

• Demonstrate the typical microbiological characteristics of key pathogens causing infective endocarditis.
• Describe the clinical manifestations and complications of infective endocarditis.
• Describe the principles of treatment of infective endocarditis.
[Prof KY Yuen/ Dr SSY Wong/ Dr X Li]
Microbiology Practical VI: Urinary tract infection
• Use proper ways to collect and handle specimens for diagnosis of urinary tract infection.
• Choose diagnostic tests appropriately for patients with suspected urinary tract infection.
[Prof K To/ Dr PL Ho/ Dr J Chan/ Dr X Li]
Pathology
Pathology Practical I: The system of death investigation
• Explain the system of death investigation in Hong Kong.

• Write a cause of death in accordance with ICD 10 recommendations.
[Dr PSL Beh]
Pathology Practical II: Small airway obstruction and pulmonary infections
• Appreciate the gross pathology of emphysema.

• Compare and contrast the gross pathological features of various types of pulmonary infection, especially:
- acute infection (using bacterial pneumonia as an example) and chronic infection (using pulmonary
tuberculosis as an example).
- bronchopneumonia and lobar pneumonia, especially in relation to the distribution and extent of lesions.
• Appreciate the microscopic changes in various types of acute pulmonary infection.
• Appreciate the gross pathological features of bronchiectasis.
(TBC)
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Pathology Practical III: The effects of atherosclerosis, thrombosis and embolism
• Discuss macroscopic and microscopic images of organs affected by various clinical conditions with disrupted
circulation.
• Identify pathological changes to structures, explain the underlying reason for such changes and infer the
likely clinical signs and symptoms that such changes will generate.
[Dr PSL Beh]
Pathology Practical IV: Common cardiac disorders
• Identify the gross and microscopic changes to structures of the heart due to common cardiac disorders.
• Explain the anticipated clinical signs and symptoms associated to common cardiac disorders.
[Dr PSL Beh]
Pathology Practical V: Lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis
• Understand the gross pathology of lung cancers in relation to their location, growth pattern, spread and
effects on adjacent tissues and structures.
• Understand the diagnostic criteria of malignant tumours.
• Illustrate the principles of histological typing of lung carcinomas.
• Appreciate the gross pathological features of chronic interstitial lung disease.
(TBC)
Pathology Practical VI: Pathology of urinary diseases
• Recognise and identify characteristic gross features of typical examples of major glomerular, tubular and
interstitial kidney diseases, hereditary polycystic kidney diseases and obstructive uropathy.
[Dr MCF Yeung]
Pathology Practical VII: Pathology of urinary tract
• Recognize the characteristic gross and microscopic features of common tumours of the urinary tract.
• Correlate these features with clinical manifestations.
[Dr MCF Yeung]
Chemical Pathology
Chemical Pathology Workshop I: Therapeutic drug monitoring for cardiovascular drug treatment
• Explain the terms “Pharmacokinetics” and “Pharmacodynamics”.

• Illustrate the principle of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM).
• Know the application of TDM in cardiovascular diseases, e.g. digoxin.
• Describe the use of personalized medicine in cardiovascular diseases.
[Prof CW Lam]
Chemical Pathology Workshop II: Cardiac profile
• Explain the chemical pathology of cardiac markers including troponins, B-natriuretic peptide, creatine kinase
and its isoenzymes.
• Illustrate the redefinition of acute myocardial infarction.
[Prof CW Lam]
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Chemical Pathology Workshop III: Body fluid analyses
• Discuss the analysis of urine, CSF, amniotic fluid, saliva, feces, and peritoneal or pleural with focuses on (i)
commonly used tests; and (ii) the clinical significance and interpretation skills.
• Discuss chemical pathology of hyper- and hypo-status of electrolytes including sodium, potassium, chloride,
calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.
[Prof CW Lam]
Pharmacology/Physiology
Pharmacology/Physiology Practical: Cardiovascular and respiratory responses to β-blockers at rest

and during exercise
• Identify the mechanisms of the changes in heart rate and blood pressure in response to exercise.
• Interpret the cardiovascular responses to β-adrenergic receptor blockade during rest and exercise.
• Explain the conduct of randomized double-blind drug trials in humans.
[Dr SWS Leung/ Dr YH Will Chan/ Dr CK Emmanuel Wong/ Dr E Chan]
Physiology
Physiology Practical I: Lung function tests
• Take measurements of lung volumes and capacities, distribution of ventilation, FEV/FVC in forced expiration,
maximal inspiratory and expiratory flow-volume loop, and maximal expiratory pressure.
[Dr ML Fung]
Physiology Practical II: Respiration in man (respiratory control)
• Take measurements of ventilation and ventilation capacity.

• Study the actions of dead space, breath holding, hypercapnia, hypoxia and hyperventilation on ventilation.
[Dr ML Fung]
Physiology Practical III: Physiological principles of ECG
• Understand the basic principle of ECG recording

• Know where and how to apply the electrodes and able to record a 12-lead ECG
• State the direction from which each of the 12 standard ECG electrodes views the heart
• Draw a standard ECG and state what events are represented by each wave
• Explain why each wave have different amplitudes and/or different signs in each of the different ECG leads
• Correlate events of the cardiac cycle with ECG waves
• Make simple interpretations on rate and rhythm from a normal ECG
[Dr JYS Chu]
Physiology Practical IV: Computer simulation of rat cardiovascular system

• Explain how sympathetic and parasympathetic activities affect cardiac function (preload, afterload and
inotropy) and blood pressure.
• Identify the key receptors that regulate cardiac function and blood pressure.
• Design simple pharmacological or physiological experiments.
[Dr E Chan]
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Physiology Practical V: Physical determinants of vascular function and blood pressure
• Compare the physical properties of arteries and veins.
• Explain the effect of external forces (e.g. pressure and gravity) and activity on blood pressure and blood flow.
• Appreciate the use of ultrasonography to visualise vascular functions.
[Dr E Chan]
Physiology Practical VII: Demonstration practical on urine formation and blood pressure control in an
anaesthetized rat
• Explain the effects of isotonic volume expansion, haemorrhagic volume depletion and noradrenaline injection
on the urine flow and blood pressure.
• Explain the effects of ADH and diuretics (glucose and bumetanide) on the formation of urine.
[Dr JYS Chu]
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Evidence-Based Decision Making
Learning outcomes
• Assess a patient or global health problem to determine the pertinent health issue(s)
• Ask an answerable question based on the identified health issue(s)
• Acquire evidence from appropriate sources
• Appraise the internal and external validity of the evidence
• Apply evidence from research to guide patient care or global health decisions
Tutorial I
• Form answerable PICO questions when given a patient scenario

• Use appropriate resources to find answers to questions
• Differentiate between patient-oriented evidence and disease-oriented evidence
• Justify why evidence is needed to inform patient care and public health
[Dr PH Chung, Dr Dana Vackova, Dr Basavaraj Purdal Shilpa, Dr Thin Zaw Phyu Phyu,
Dr Ryan Au Yeung, Dr LM Ho, Dr Chao Quan, Dr Tommy Lam, Dr Kathy Leung, Dr Daniel Ho,
Ms Claudia Wong, Mr Kenneth Hon]
Tutorial II
• Describe the characteristics of data collected in a study and how it is summarized

• Interpret risk ratios, and corresponding confidence intervals and p-values
• Explain the role of randomization, blinding allocation concealment, and intention-to-treat analysis in clinical
trials
Tutorial III
• Interpret odds ratios, and corresponding confidence intervals and p-values

• Explain threats to internal validity in an observational study
• Determine if there is sufficient evidence to classify an exposure as a cause of an outcome
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Clinical Skills for Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block
Session I: Clinical Examination of the Respiratory System
Peak expiratory flow rate
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the sessions, students will be able to:
• Understand the basic principle of the measurement of arterial oxygen saturation using a pulse oximeter.
• Understand the potential limitations and common causes of inaccurate measurement.
• Know the correct method of holding and using the peak flow meter.
• Understand how peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) relates to body height, age and sex.
• Understand how PEFR relates to pulmonary disease.
• Understand the limitations of PEFR.
• Learn and to have hands-on practice of physical examination of the respiratory system.
• Learn the importance of bedside observation
Activities
1 Clinical observations
2 Demonstrations on anatomy and respiratory physical signs
An introductory lecture will first be given to the students with slide show of general signs, manikin demonstration
of anatomy of thorax in relation to physical examination, CXR, pleural biopsy and bronchoscopy, videotape of
bedside examination and X-rays.
Then during the clinical skills sessions, the students will be divided into sub-groups. Under the guidance and
direction of a tutor, students will have an opportunity to practise and examine each other for about 45 minutes
to 1 hour.
N.B. Students are required to bring along their own stethoscopes to the clinical skills session.
Schedule
Groups Date Time Venue Tutors Department
1-31 2024-01-08 09:30-10:20 LT3-4 Dr DCL Lam Medicine
(Briefing Session
on RS Skills)
6-10 2024-01-09 14:30-16:00 PCB101-104 Dr HWC Dr WO Medicine
Kwok Tam
1-5 2024-01-09 16:15-17:45 PCB101-104 Dr SKS Dr WO Medicine
Chan Tam
21-25 2024-01-12 14:30-16:00 PCB101-104 Dr JCM Ho Dr WO Medicine
Tam
26-31 2024-01-12 16:15-17:45 PCB101-104 Dr YWL Dr WO Medicine
Shong Tam
16-20 2024-01-16 14:30-16:00 PCB101-104 Dr MSM Dr SW Yan Medicine
Lui
11-15 2024-01-16 16:15-17:45 PCB101-104 Dr WM Dr SW Yan Medicine
Wong
Venue
LT3-LT4 Lecture Theatres 3 – 4, G/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road

PCB101-104 Suen Chi Sun Clinical Skills Laboratory and Simulation Training Centre, 1/F, Pauline
Chan Building, 10 Sassoon Road
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Session II: Clinical Skills for the Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular examination and surface electrocardiogram (ECG)
Learning Outcomes
The clinical skills described in this section are the recommended standard methods of examination. Additional
or alternative examination techniques should be learned only after the standard skills have been mastered.

• Acquire the basic knowledge on cardiovascular examination.
• Learn the technique to perform basic cardiovascular examination.
• Learn the basic principle of ECG recording.
• Learn the technique to perform ECG recording.
Activities
1 Clinical observation
2 Measurements
3 CVS physical signs
4 ECG
A Senior Cardiologist will introduce the measurements to the students, over the course of the Briefing Session.
The first briefing session will cover cardiac auscultation and ECG. Students will have the opportunity to carry out
ECG recording and cardiac auscultation on other group members during the Physiology practical session on
“ECG and Heart Sounds”. The second briefing session will cover the remaining clinical skills and will include a
slide show demonstrating relevant “core” clinical observation). Students will be divided into groups, who will
attend the following 2 “stations” in rotation:
(a) Station A – own measurements on other group members of peripheral pulses and jugular venous pulse.
(b) Station B – own measurements on other group members of palpation (location of apex beat).
N.B. Students are required to bring along their own stethoscopes to the clinical skills session.
Schedule
1-31 2024-01-29 12:30-14:00 Zoom Dr JSH Hai Medicine
(CVS Briefing
on Heart
Sounds and
ECG)
21-25 2024-01-29 14:30-17:30 PCB101-104 Dr HOA Chiu Dr WHR Medicine
Leung
6-10 2024-01-30 14:30-17:30 PCB101-104 Dr CWJ Lee Dr KYK Li Medicine
26-31 2024-02-02 09:30-12:30 PCB101-104 TBC TBC Medicine
1-5 2024-02-06 14:30-17:30 PCB101-104 Dr CWJ Lee Dr THT Lam Medicine
16-20 2024-02-08 14:30-17:30 PCB101-104 Dr YTM Lee Dr HOA Chiu Medicine
11-15 2024-02-22 14:30-17:30 PCB101-104 Dr THT Lam Dr WHR Medicine
Leung
Venue
LT3-LT4 Lecture Theatres 3 - 4, G/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road

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Session III: Clinical Skills for the Urinary System
Basic urinalysis, and introduction to peritoneal dialysis and vascular access for hemodialysis
Learning Outcomes
• Learn the basic technique of performing urinalysis.
• Understand the principles of vascular access for hemodialysis.
• Have basic understanding of how peritoneal dialysis (and hemodialysis) are performed.
Activities
1 Basic urinalysis, percutaneous renal biopsy and introduction to dialysis
Schedule
1-5 2024-04-16 14:30-15:30 PCB101-104 Dr HCA Tang Mr MC Tsang Medicine
6-10 2024-04-16 15:45-16:45 PCB101-104 Dr DHV Li Mr MC Tsang Medicine
26-31 2024-04-16 17:00-18:00 PCB101-104 Dr YWE Tam Mr MC Tsang Medicine
11-15 2024-04-23 14:30-15:30 PCB101-104 Dr KM Lee Mr CLR Mak Medicine
21-25 2024-04-23 15:45-16:45 PCB101-104 Dr MB Ma Mr CLR Mak Medicine
16-20 2024-04-23 17:00-18:00 PCB101-104 Dr MB Ma Mr CLR Mak Medicine
Venue
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Advising on Smoking cessation
Learning outcomes
This tutorial comprises a case scenario and role plays to initiate students into the practice of smoking cessation.
Students will be able to:
• Recognise the impact of tobacco control policies on smoking globally and locally
• Describe nicotine withdrawal symptoms
• Evaluate the treatment options for tobacco cessation
• Assess nicotine dependence level
• Assess the stages of readiness to quit smoking
• Apply the “5A’s”, “5R’s” and “AWARD” model to help smokers quit smoking
Schedule
Date Time Groups Venue Instructors
HKJC-S1A, HKJC-S1B,
2024-03-26 09:30-11:30 17-24 TBC
HKJC-S2, HKJC-S3
HKJC-S1A, HKJC-S1B,
2024-03-26 11:30-13:30 25-31 TBC
HKJC-S2
2024-04-09 13:30-15:30 1-8 SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4 TBC
2024-04-09 15:45-17:45 9-16 SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4 TBC
Venue
Seminar Rooms 1-4 (SR1-4) Seminar Rooms 1-4, G/F, Laboratory Block 21 Sassoon Road
Hong Kong Jockey Club Building G/F, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Building for Interdisciplinary
for Interdisciplinary Research, Research, 5 Sassoon Road
Seminar Rooms (HKJC-S1A;
HKJC-S1B; HKJC-S2; HKJC-S3)
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Medical Ethics and Law (MEL) Programme
Introduction
The first year MEL course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of approaches to ethical theory,
values, and reasoning that inform decisions in medical practice, policy and law. Students will be introduced to
the notion of the special relationship between the doctor and his/her patient, in the expectation that by the end
of year 1 they have developed a good understanding of the basic rights of patients, and the main duties doctors
have towards patients, focussing in particular on the essential topics of consent and patient confidentiality.
Ethical doctors need to be self-aware and this course will help students to develop greater awareness of their
own moral values and how these ultimately underpin their attitudes, behaviours, decision making and practice.
Finally, we will introduce and explore the phenomenon of ‘moral distress’ which is an increasingly recognised
part of clinical practice. Students will learn how to identify causes of moral distress and how to mitigate the
impact.
Components
Whole Class interactive Lecture: 1 × 1 hour
Online E-module: 10 e-videos + cases for preparation for the interactive sessions
Interactive sessions (2-3 PBLs): 4 × 1 hours
Workshop in groups (2-3 PBLs): 1 × 1.5 hours
Whole Class Lectures/ E-modules, interactive sessions and workshop

These sessions will cover the following topics:
• Professionalism
• Doctor-patient relationship
• Autonomy
• Consent
• Confidentiality
• Doing Good (Beneficence)
• Do No Harm (Non-maleficence)
• Justice
• End of life ethics: Assisted suicide, Euthanasia and Capital punishment
• Moral distress
Assessment and Attendance

*Prior to each interactive session, please discuss with your PBL colleagues and prepare short notes on the case
scenario related to each e-module topic. Pre-class preparation work (cases/reading) can be found on Moodle.
You will be invited to share your responses during the interactive sessions.*
In selected interactive sessions there will be an in-class assessment comprised of a practice SAQ which will
serve to test student learning from the e-module and provide an opportunity for students to practice responding
to ethics SAQs in preparation for the summative exam.
E-module completion will be logged centrally. Poor attendance/failure to complete e-modules will be
highlighted to the Associate Dean, Professor Gilberto Leung and remedial action taken.
All course content is examinable in your final MBBS I exam in the SAQ (structured answer question)
format. Lecture material will be made available on Moodle once all groups have completed the interactive
session.
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Workshop
The Workshop will be highly interactive and fun and will include case studies covering material from both the
WCL and the E-modules. Attendance is compulsory. There will be an in-class assessment.
Feedback
Constructive and honest feedback helps us to improve the course. I will ask for anonymous feedback in written
form at the end of each session but I invite you to email me directly on olivian1@hku.hk if you wish to provide
more details.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Year 1 programme, students should be able to:
• Describe and apply the different ethical and philosophical models (Deontology, consequentialism, casuistry,
virtue ethics, care ethics, principlism, relational ethics) to cases.
• Understand the special nature of the doctor-patient relationship specifically relating to informed consent
and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate understanding and work towards upholding the attitudes, and behaviour that patients have
come to expect and demand of their doctors.
• Identify ethical dilemmas and apply a systematic way of working out a reasoned response to such
dilemmas.
• Discuss their responses/actions with reference to the four principles; autonomy, beneficence, non-
maleficence, and justice.
• Recognise ‘moral distress’ and build strategies to mitigate its’ impact.
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Schedule
Activity Groups Date Time Venue
MEL Whole Class Lecture 1-31 2023-09-13 10:30-11:30 LT3-LT4
‘Ethical Beginnings’ * in class assessment
E-module 1: ‘Brief overview of Self-directed Released on 3 x 15 min e-video Videos
different ethical philosophies’ PBL 2023-09-15 + 3 cases
E-module 2: ‘How do we make discussion (Week 4)
ethical decisions?’
E-module 3: ‘Duties, expectations and
ethical conflicts’
MEL Interactive session 1 (covering 10-12 2023-09-19 14:00-15:00 SR609

E-modules 1-3) 13-15 2023-09-19 15:15-16:15 SR609
28-31 2023-09-19 16:30-17:30 SR609
25-27 2023-09-26 13:00-14:00 SR1
22-24 2023-09-26 14:15-15:15 SR1
4-6 2023-09-26 15:30-16:30 SR1
16-18 2023-09-26 16:45-17:45 SR1
1-3 2023-10-09 11:30-12:30 SR609
19-21 2023-10-09 12:45-13:45 Zoom
7-9 2023-10-09 14:00-15:00 Zoom
‘My Life, My Choice’ Self-directed Released on 3 x 15 min e-video Videos
E-module 4: Informed Consent 1 PBL 2023-09-29 + 3 cases
E-module 5: Informed Consent 2 discussion (Week 6)
E-module 6: Confidentiality
E-modules 4-6) 25-27 2023-10-10 15:45-16:45 SR609
28-31 2023-10-17 13:00-14:00 SR609
16-18 2023-10-17 14:15-15:15 SR609
10-12 2023-10-24 13:30-14:30 SR1
13-15 2023-10-24 14:45-15:45 SR1
19-21 2023-10-30 10:30-11:30 SR609
22-24 2023-10-30 11:45-12:45 SR609
1-3 2023-10-30 13:00-14:00 SR609
4-6 2023-10-30 14:15-15:15 SR609
‘My Death, My Choice’ Self-directed Released on 3 x 15mins e-videos Videos
E-module 7: Killing, Euthanasia and PBL 2023-10-13 + 3 cases
physician assisted suicide discussion (Week 8)
E-module 8: Futility, withholding
and withdrawing treatment
E-module 9: Advance care planning
E-modules 7-9) 19-21 2023-11-10 13:45-14:45 SR609
22-24 2023-11-10 15:00-16:00 SR609
10-12 2023-11-13 12:00-13:00 SR609
4-6 2023-11-13 13:15-14:15 SR609
7-9 2023-11-13 14:30-15:30 SR609
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Activity Groups Date Time Venue
1-3 2023-11-13 16:15-17:15 SR609
13-15 2023-11-17 11:30-12:30 SR609
16-18 2023-11-17 12:45-13:45 SR609
28-31 2023-11-17 14:00-15:00 SR609
E-module 10: Moral Distress Self-directed To be 1 x 15 mins e-video Video
PBL released on + 2 cases
discussion 2023-12-29 + reading ‘A day in the
life of a junior doctor’
E-module 10) 13-15 2024-01-02 15:45-16:45 SR608
28-31 2024-01-02 17:00-18:00 SR608
19-21 2024-01-05 09:30-10:30 SR1
22-24 2024-01-05 10:45-11:45 SR1
1-3 2024-01-15 14:30-15:30 SR609
4-6 2024-01-15 15:45-16:45 SR609
25-27 2024-01-15 17:00-18:00 SR609
7-9 2024-01-22 14:30-15:30 SR4
10-12 2024-01-22 15:45-16:45 SR4
MEL Workshop - contemporaneous 7-9 2024-02-20 09:30-11:00 SR4
topic to be confirmed nearer the time 16-18 2024-02-20 11:15-12:45 SR4
10-12 2024-02-21 09:30-11:00 SR608
13-15 2024-02-21 11:15-12:45 SR608
1-3 2024-02-29 14:30-16:00 SR4
28-31 2024-02-29 16:15-17:45 SR4
25-27 2024-03-01 14:30-16:00 SR609
4-6 2024-03-01 16:15-17:45 SR609
19-21 2024-03-08 14:30-16:00 SR609
22-24 2024-03-08 16:15-17:45 SR609
Venue
LT3-LT4 Lecture Theatres 3 - 4, G/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road
SR1 G/F, Room LG-S1, Laboratory Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon Road
SR4 G/F, Room LG-S4, Laboratory Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon Road
SR608 6/F, Room A6-08, William M.W. Mong Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon
Road
SR609 6/F, Room A6-09, William M.W. Mong Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon
Road
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Medical Humanities (MH) Programme 2023-24
A. Description
Welcome to the Medical Humanities programme!
Medical humanities in the MBBS curriculum aims to deepen the experience of being human, so we can fortify
the connection we have with our fellow human beings, our future patients and ourselves.
Medical humanities draw upon the themes and strengths of disciplines that focus on the human condition to
better understand the practice of medicine and the people who are touched by medicine. These are often
universal themes such as ‘who am I?’, ‘why am I here?’, and ‘why me?’ and they are particularly apt when
exploring doctor and patient perceptions and struggles when diagnosed with serious illness, faced with
impossible choices, or simply overwhelmed.
The first year of the medical humanities programme starts with the exploration of several issues related to the
humanistic practice of medicine drawing primarily on the themes of doctor and patient identities, culture and
care, and the history of medicine. We will explore questions such as how do we perceive doctors (and
ourselves)? What is the role of emotion and nonverbal approaches in therapeutic relationships? What is our
inner potential and how can it be tapped to cope with the stress of medical school and healthcare? How do
lessons of the past help guide us when dealing with the health problems of today and the future?
B. Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Year 1 programme, students will be able to:

1. Describe the role of medical humanities in the training of future doctors
2. Reflect upon the factors that shape the identity of doctors and medical students
3. Consider the relevance of mindful practice in medicine
4. Develop cognitive and practical skills relevant to the practice of medicine such as observation,
interpretation, communication, reflection
5. Discuss how defining events in the history of medicine in Hong Kong continue to influence the practice of
medicine today
C. Learning Activities
Key Themes
Doctor and Patient Identities

This theme explores who we are as individuals across the spectrum of medical qualification – from
medical student on the first day of medical school to the most pre-eminent retired doctor – and the
experiences, influences and dilemmas that we encounter, struggle with, are scarred by, and
influence us to approach and practice medicine in the way we do. It is also about patients and their
families and the equivalent experiences that they have had in a medical context that shapes the
way they see, interact with, and trust their healthcare providers. And it’s also about what happens
when these identities intersect – when doctor becomes patient, or patient becomes doctor.
Living and Dying

In medicine we have always been looking for ways to help our patients live longer, better and
happier and when end-of-life is imminent, we look for ways to postpone the inevitable while
maximizing quality of life. Living is dying and leads to myriad existential and practical questions.
Culture and Care

Culture provides the context in which we live and work. These are the ideas, customs and social
behaviours that affect the way patients and doctors behave, thrive and survive. Think about Hong
Kong culture, the culture of medicine, medical school culture. Think about the things that bring people
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together - beliefs, ethnicity, religion – and the things that drive people apart – beliefs, ethnicity, religion.
Culture, spirituality and resilience are integral to care, our patients and our own.
History of Medicine
This theme acknowledges that we are continually influenced by the events and the traditions of the
past in the way that we perceive and practice medicine. The language and words that we use, the
biases we hold, the uniforms we wear, the habits we have formed, and the design of the hospitals
and the structure of the health care system we work in are among the things we take for granted.
Why do we practice medicine the way we do? Look at this with a more critical eye to see how
perspective is shaped, for better or for worse, through the lens we choose or inherit.
Social Justice/ Humanitarianism

At its heart, medicine is a profession of servitude. We are responsible for caring for the most
vulnerable among us as well as the most privileged. But it is those who cannot access the wealth,
opportunities and privileges of society that we are most obligated to help.
Whole Class Sessions

Introduction to Medical Humanities Theme
MH WCS 1: “Role and rationale for medical Doctor and
humanities” Speaker: Dr Alex Gearin Patient Identities
Assistant Professor
Medical Ethics and Humanities
Unit, LKS Faculty of Medicine,
HKU
Conversations and Connections for MBBS I Theme

MH WCS 2: “Painting the Doctor and
Deans” Patient Identities
Speaker: Mr Brendan Fitzpatrick
Figurative artist and painter of the HKUMed Deans’ Portraits
MH WCS 3: “A journey in medicine” Doctor and

Speaker: Dr Siddharth Sridhar Patient Identities
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology
Student Presentations Theme

MH WCS 4: Creative Reflective Work Presentation Doctor and
Patient Identities
Living and Dying
Culture and Care
History of
Medicine
Social Justice/
Humanitarianism
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Workshops
Each student will participate in 5 workshops across 5 different genres.
Genre (Theme)
1. Narrative (Social Justice and Humanitarianism)
Health by Design: The impact of health posters in society

This workshop will explore the broad role of posters in health messaging in society. Students
will critically analyse old and existing posters from Hong Kong and ask how well they
communicate important health and medical information. Class discussion will evaluate how
effective posters are at changing negative behaviours, improving health outcomes and
whether posters are still relevant in a digital era.
Lead Teachers
Dr Alex Gearin
Assistant Professor
Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit, School of Clinical Medicine
LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU
Dr Ria Sinha
Lecturer
Genre (Theme)
2. Film (Doctor and Patient Identities)
The Patient Experience and Doctor Persona in Film
During this workshop, students are asked to gauge some the ways in which doctors and
patients are portrayed in film. We will evaluate how techniques used in film convey different
aspects of a doctor’s persona and a patient’s experience of disease, illness, and healing.
Students will also examine some of the ethical questions that arise in doctor-patient
relationships while exploring upon media’s portrayal of the medical world.
Lead Teachers
Dr Alex Gearin
Assistant Professor
Dr Aaron Hames
Research Assistant Professor
Society of Fellows in the Humanities
Faculty of Arts, HKU
Faciliator Dr Max Ying Hao Lim

Medical Doctor (Intern)
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Genre (Theme)
3. Mindful Practices (Culture and Care)
Mindfulness-based practices for presence and self-care
Mindful practices are modalities for learning to ‘be present’ for every patient and as a technique
for self-care. A variety of mindful practices such as mindfulness, mindful yoga and mindful self-
compassion will be introduced depending on the expertise of the lead clinician. The focus will
be on, secular experiential practice.
Lead teachers
Dr Pauline Luk (Coordinator)
Lecturer
Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education (BIMHSE) /
Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit (MEHU)
Dr Wendy Lam
Associate Professor
School of Public Health, HKU
Director, Jockey Club Institute of Cancer Care
Dr Adrian Wan
Lecturer
Centre on Behavioural Health, HKU
Community partner: Centre on Behavioural Health, HKU
Dr Samantha Yung
Honorary Assistant Professor, MEHU
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Eric Lee
Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, MEHU
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Genre (Theme)
4. Field trip (History of Medicine)
Museum of Medical Sciences: Walking the Path of the Plague
During this workshop, students will learn about two highly significant medical events in Hong
Kong’s history – the 1894 Plague and 2003 SARS epidemic. The workshop will take place at the
Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences and includes a guided walk around the Tai Ping Shan
trail that will highlight key locations associated with the Plague story.
Community partner: Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences (HKMMS)
Lead Teacher
Dr Ria Sinha
Lecturer
Genre (Theme)
5. Performance and Movement (Culture and Care)
At its heart, performance is about exploring the complexity of human relationships. These
workshops use performance-based approaches to enhance understanding of our
relationship with our patients, as well as ourselves.
Group A: “Drama for Communication Skills”

Through fun, interactive drama activities, students will be introduced to speaking and active
listening tools; enabling them to use body language and speech to convey effective
communication skills, understanding and empathy. Low stress role- playing and improvisation
will be used to illustrate different situations.
Group B: ‘‘Movement and Dialogue in Relationships’

Students will study a medical narrative, exploring their emotional and somatic reactions to the
clinical scenarios through movement and discuss how rapport can be built between doctor and
patient. Techniques to increase awareness and enhance integration of the body, mind, and
emotions will be practiced.
Opportunities for self-care will be developed in order to optimize the performance as a clinician.
Teaching Partner:
The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection

https://www.aftec.hk/en/programme/medical-humanities-performance-arts/
Lead Teachers
Ms Heather Cooper
Heather has a degree in the Performing Arts from Bath Spa University
in the UK. She has over 13 years teaching experience including at the
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Diocesan Boys’ School as the Drama Coordinator. She was
responsible for creating a three-year Drama curriculum for secondary
students that included stage acting, playwriting, confidence building,
collaboration, dancing, singing and filmmaking. She has facilitated and
created curriculums for several ECAs in schools throughout Hong
Kong.
Ms Michelle Chan
Michelle Chan is a board-certified dance/movement therapist, certified

clinical trauma specialist (family), authentic movement practitioner,
performer, dance teacher, educator, advocate for mental health and
founder/director of Move2be (Creative Arts Therapy) in Hong Kong.
Michelle utilizes creative process and performance as a platform of
advocacy in order to raise the awareness of mental health issues and
holistic wellbeing through movements in the society and promoting the
concept of “Becoming who we are through movement”. The theoretical
framework and interventions of Michelle integrates the elements in
dance/movement therapy, psychodynamics, Five Elements in
Traditional Chinese Medicine and trauma informed care.
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Alert: Attendance in MH Workshops
➢ Students are REQUIRED to attend ALL 5 MH Workshops (Narrative, Film, History, Mindfulness and
Performance). Each Workshop is worth 10% of MH Year 1 Overall Grade.
➢ Please be reminded to attend ONLY the MH Workshop timeslots assigned to your group.
➢ No request for changes will be entertained. Make-up workshops might be considered only in
exceptional cases and depending on teaching schedule, provided that the student has applied with
proof to medhum@hku.hk at least 3 working days in advance for approval.
➢ In the event of absence from a MH Workshop on medical grounds, the student must email us (no
later than 2 weeks after the workshop) at medhum@hku.hk with scanned copy of your medical
documentation. The original documentation must be submitted to the Faculty Office for approval
and record.
D. Schedule
Please check Faculty Moodle for the most up-to-date version.
E. Assessment
The assessment in the MBBS I Medical Humanities programme forms part of the continuous assessment
portion of MBBS I. Those who do not satisfactorily complete the programme may be required to do remedial
work in order to proceed to MBBS II.
All written assignments must be submitted through Moodle and will be checked for plagiarism using the
Turnitin detection system. Please be aware that plagiarism is considered academic misconduct and will be
treated seriously. We strongly advise you to read about "What is Plagiarism?" which is accessible at
https://tl.hku.hk/plagiarism/..
You are expected to attend all scheduled teaching sessions. Absences from workshops must be
explained with a medical certificate.
Assessment Weighting
activity
Whole class sessions 10%
• Post-lecture Quiz will be uploaded to Moodle immediately at the end of each

scheduled whole class session (introductory lecture and the two Conversations
and Connections sessions) and will be available for 48 hours
• 2 randomly selected post-lecture quizzes will count towards the MH Year 1 overall
grade, at 5% each.
• Late submissions WILL NOT be accepted.
Workshop activities 50%
• Active participation in workshop activities, discussions and tasks with either an

in-class assignment to be submitted at the end of each workshop / or a take-
home assignment submitted on Moodle due one week after the workshop.
• Each workshop is worth 10% of the overall MH grade
• Submissions will only be graded for those whose attendance was recorded
during the workshop.
• Late submission: up to 72 hours after the deadline will receive a 30% grade
deduction, submission after 72 hours will not be accepted.
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Creative reflective work (More details to be announced soon) 40%
• This must be an original work which:

o Demonstrates critical engagement with one of the 5 themes explored in the
Year 1 programme
❖ Doctor and Patient Identities
❖ History of Medicine
❖ Living and Dying
❖ Culture and Care
❖ Social Justice/ Humanitarianism
o Must have a creative component accompanied by a written annotation

interpreting the work
o Must be in a format which can be submitted electronically
o Must be in a format which can be presented or exhibited in a lecture theatre
or on standard sized display panels / tables
• It may be done individually OR in small groups of up to 5 people. If you wish to

have a larger group, prior approval must be obtained.
Some ideas for the creative options:
o A photograph or collection of photographs

o A piece of visual art (painting, drawing, clay modeling, collage, mixed
materials, etc)
o An original musical composition and performance
o A musical performance of another composer’s work
o A drama, dance or recitation
o A poem, short story, narrative
o A short video
Guidelines for accompanying annotation
• 250-310 words interpreting your creative piece. (No more than 300 words)
• Some information to include and questions to consider when writing your
annotation about your creative piece:
o Title of project
o Name(s) of the individual or members of the group (for groups, include a
statement about who was responsible for which part of the project -
conception, writing up, artwork, coordination, performance, etc.)
o What is it and why were you inspired to create it?
o Why did you choose this medium?
o Which theme of the Year 1 MH programme does it relate to and how?
o What are you trying to express and what challenges have you encountered?
o Why is this project relevant/meaningful for you, for medical students or
medical practice?
IMPORTANT DATES:
PRELIMINARY Email PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DUE DATE –

January 5, 2024 (Friday) 11:59pm
To submit your preliminary proposal, please email it to medhum@hku.hk and provide the
following information for approval:
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(i) Proposed Title

(ii) Group member list (please cc the submission e-mail to all groupmates)
(iii) The MH theme which your group is working on
(iv) Proposed idea, medium, and distribution of labour (not more than 100
words)
Those who submit and obtain approval will receive 5% out of the total 40% score for
this assignment. Each group is required to submit their work only once.
FINAL SUBMISSION DUE DATE –

March 4, 2024 (Monday) 11:59pm
Please submit your creative work electronically by uploading it through the Moodle platform.
Double check that you have also included the written annotation (please also upload your
annotation to Turnitin for checking).
• For video files that are too large to be uploaded, please upload it through YouTube
and include the link of your submission in the annotation.
• For performances, please make an audio or video recording and submit it
electronically.
• For physical artwork, please photograph them and submit the photograph.
Grading of your project is only based on Moodle Submission.
Late submissions up to 72 hours will be subject to a 30% deduction (submission will

not be accepted after 72 hours)
Student Presentations –
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday) 10:30am - 12:30pm, at LT3-LT4
Approximately 10-11 shortlisted submissions will be invited to perform/present their work

during this session for classmates and invited guests. The top 3 will receive mad applause,
accolades from people you don’t know, as well as fantastic prizes!
Total 100%
Rubrics for the Creative Reflective Work:

The work lacks creativity and/or originality and shows only minimal
engagement with one of the 5 topics explored in the MH programme. The
Below
accompanying reflection, if submitted, provides only a superficial, descriptive
expectations
account of work and the learning
[0-5]
experience and fails to address how it is meaningful to the student(s) and their
medical training.
An original work that demonstrates engagement with one of the 5 topics
Meets
explored in the MH programme. The product and the accompanying reflection
expectations
together explain how the learning experience is meaningful to the student(s)
[6-8]
and their medical training.
An original and thought-provoking piece of work that demonstrates
wholehearted engagement with one of the 5 topics explored in the MH
Exceeds
programme. The product and the accompanying reflection together provide a
expectations
detailed analysis that clearly shows how the learning experience is meaningful
[9-10]
to the student(s) and their medical training.
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F. Awards and Prizes
MBBS Class 1999 Book Prize for Medical Humanities ($1,000)

This prize is awarded annually to the Year 2 student who has had the best performance in Medical
Humanities in Year 1. The value of the prize is HKD $1,000 and may be awarded to up to 2 students in any
year.
WYNG Foundation Award in Medical Humanities ($2,000 x 2)

Two prizes shall be awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit:
(i) to a Year 3 MBBS student who has demonstrated the best performance in Medical Humanities in
Years 1 and 2; and
(ii) to a Year 6 MBBS student who has demonstrated the best performance in Medical Humanities in
Years 4, 5 and 6.
The value of the prize shall be HK$2,000 each.
Chan Li Chong Memorial Prize in Medical Humanities ($5,000)

One prize to be awarded each year to a final year MBBS (6-year curriculum) student who has excelled in the
Medical Humanities programme throughout the 6 years of medical studies and best embodied the spirit of
humanism in medicine.
G. Contacts
Dr Alex Gearin
Coordinator, MH Year 1 Programme
akgearin@hku.hk
For any enquiries regarding attendance, Moodle and submission issues:
Mr Edison Cheng
Executive Officer
Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit, School of Clinical Medicine, HKUMed
medhum@hku.hk
N.B. Please refer to the MBBS I Medical Humanities Programme Handbook for further details.
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MBBS I Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block
PBL Groups
Schedule
Case/Tutorial Date Time
Case 1 Tutorial 1 2024-01-26 09:30-11:30
Case 1 Tutorial 2 2024-01-30 09:30-11:30
Case 1 Tutorial 3 / Case 2 Tutorial 1 2024-02-06 09:30-12:30
Case 2 Tutorial 2 2024-02-23 09:30-11:30
Case 3 Tutorial 2 2024-03-01 09:30-11:30
Case 4 Tutorial 2 2024-03-12 09:30-11:30
List of Tutors
Group Venue Tutor School/Department
1 TR01 Dr R Das Anaesthesiology
2 TR02 Dr LYL Cheng Biomedical Sciences
3 TR03 Dr RCC Chang Biomedical Sciences
4 TR04 Dr ALM Cheung Biomedical Sciences
5 TR05 Dr JYS Chu Biomedical Sciences
6 TR06 Dr CW Ma Biomedical Sciences
7 TR07 Dr YQ Song Biomedical Sciences
8 SR608 Dr ML Fung Biomedical Sciences
9 TR09 Dr J Yang Biomedical Sciences
10 TR10 Dr KM Yao Biomedical Sciences
11 TR11 Dr BBH Yuen Biomedical Sciences
12 TR12 Dr Nancy Leung Public Health
13 TR13 Dr Simon Sin (Cases 1-2) Critical Care Medicine
Dr Gloria Tang (Cases 3-5)
14 TR14 Dr Julie Chen Family Medicine & Primary Care
15 TR15 Dr D Montero (Cases 1-4) Medicine
Dr SSY Yung (Case 5)
16 TR16 Dr Richard YT Kao Microbiology
17 TR17 Dr J Zhou Microbiology
18 TR18 Dr V Leung Orthopaedics & Traumatology
19 TR19 Prof Wanling Yang Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
20 TR20 Dr PSL Beh Pathology
21 TR21 Dr MSS Hsu Pathology
22 TR22 Dr Judith CW Mak Pharmacology & Pharmacy
23 TR203 Prof Yu Wang Pharmacology & Pharmacy
24 TR204 Prof Y Guan Public Health
25 TR25 Dr MCW Chan Public Health
26 TR26 Dr D Vijaykrishna Public Health
27 TR27 Dr MHC Zhu Public Health
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Group Venue Tutor School/Department
28 TR205 Dr M Zanin Public Health
29 TR206 Dr T Lai (Case 1) Surgery
Dr CF Tsang (Cases 2-3)
Dr HL Wong (Cases 4-5)
30 SR609 Dr E Chan SClinMed
31 SR1 Dr ML Khong SClinMed
Venue
TR01-27 Tutorial Rooms, 1/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road
TR203-206 Tutorial Rooms, 2/F William MW Mong Block, 21
SR1 Seminar Room 1, G/F, Laboratory Block 21 Sassoon Road
SR608; SR608A and SR609 Seminar Rooms, 6/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road
Notes to Students
Attendance
 100% attendance is required.

 For cases of absence on medical grounds, students are required to submit medical proof to the School
Office within 7 days after the date of the tutorial from which they are absent, or marks will be deducted on
their overall PBL performance.
 For cases of absence on other personal or urgent reasons, students are required to submit a letter of
explanation to the School Office within 7 days after the date of the tutorial, and these cases will be
considered individually.
For cases of absence without any reason or justification, a progressive mark deduction system on the
assessment will be imposed, details to be announced by the PBL tutor during the first PBL Tutorial session.
Upon receipt of the completed assessment form, the School Office will, taking into account of the attendance
record, finalize the marks for each individual student.
Group Allocation
 PBL groups will change in CPRS Block and the updated group list will be uploaded in Student Lists / PBL
Group Lists in Moodle of CPRS Block.
 Groups for other activities (e.g. Practicals/Clinical Skills/MH/PIP, etc.) should remain unchanged throughout
the year.
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Teaching Venues
Note
Location Address
Lecture, Whole Class Session, Workshop
Lecture Theatres 3 and 4 (LT3-LT4) Lecture Theatres 3 - 4, G/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon
Road
Practical
Anatomy Dissection Laboratory (ADL) Anatomy Dissection Laboratory, L1-01, 1/F, Laboratory Block, 21
Sassoon Road
Biomedical Sciences Teaching G-19, G/F, Laboratory Block, 21 Sassoon Road
Laboratory (LG-19)
Multi-disciplinary Laboratories 1-3 Multi-disciplinary Laboratories 1-3, G/F, Laboratory Block, 21
(MDL1-3) Sassoon Road
Block T, Student Laboratories, QMH Room 19 and Room 25, 2/F, Block T, Queen Mary Hospital
Centre on Behavioral Health (CBH) Studios, 2/F, Centre on Behavioral Health, 5 Sassoon Road
Technology-Enriched Learning Mezzanine Floor, Yu Chun Keung Medical Library, William MW
Mezzanine (Techmezz) Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road
Problem-based learning
Tutorial Rooms 1-27 (TR1-27) Tutorial Rooms, 1/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road
Tutorial Rooms 201A/B; 202A/B Learning Commons, 2/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon
(TR201A/B; TR202A/B) Road
Conference Room (L1-19) (CR-L119) Conference Room (L1-19)
1/F, Room L1-19, Laboratory Block, Faculty of Medicine Building
Seminar Rooms 1-4 (SR1-4) Seminar Rooms 1-4, G/F, Laboratory Block 21 Sassoon Road
Hong Kong Jockey Club Building for G/F, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Building for Interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary Research, Seminar Research, 5 Sassoon Road
Rooms (HKJC-S1A; HKJC-S1B; HKJC-
S2; HKJC-S3)
MH Workshop
Centre on Behavioural Health (CBH) Centre on Behavioural Health, 2/F, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Building for Interdisciplinary Research, 5 Sassoon Road
E-learning video sets

Home or anywhere with Internet access
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BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND

Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................................ 2

(II) Academic Misconduct

Academic misconduct includes the following:

Attendance and Absence

(III) Non-Academic Misconduct

Non-academic misconduct includes the following:

(IV) Professional Attitude and Behaviour of a Medical Student

Use of Cell Phone

Eating and Drinking in Class

Staff-student Consultative Meetings

About the Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems Block

Email Address Phone No.

Week 1 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 2 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 4 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 5 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 6 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 8 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 9 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 10 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 11 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 12 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

13:30-14:20 Microbiology Public Holiday:

Week 13 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 14 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 15 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 16 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

Week 17 E-learning Sets/E-practicals

School Office’s counter Tel.: 3917 9346

Schedule and Learning Outcomes of the Whole Class Sessions

CPR02: Anatomy of the chest wall

CPR03: Anatomy of the lungs, pleura, diaphragm and respiration

CPR04: Functional histology of the respiratory system

CPR06: Mechanics of breathing II (dynamics)

CPR07: Ventilation – Alveolar gas equation

CPR09-10: Control of breathing I and II

CPR11: Pulmonary circulation and ventilation and perfusion inequality

CPR12: Respiratory failure

CPR13: Disease burden of NCDs in GBA

CPR14: Keeping yourself and others healthy

CPR16: Introduction to ‘The Heart’ module

CPR17: Gross anatomy of the heart

CPR19: Cardiac Cycle

CPR20: Antiarrhythmic drugs

CPR21: Cardiothoracic imaging: Principles, physiology and mechanics

CPR23: Control of the heart

CPR25-26: Development of the heart I and II

Clinical Correlations: Learning of Anatomy: From basic to clinical application

CPR28: Histology and function of blood vessels

CPR29: Pressure and flow in arterial and venous systems

CPR31: Ca antagonists; α and β adrenergic blocking agents

CPR32: Control of blood supply to organs

Week 8 Circulation / Renal Functions

CPR35: Development of the great vessels and circulatory changes at birth