Queen Mary Hospital
PERSONAL DETAILS
| Name | Sean Leow |
ELECTIVE DETAILS
| Country | Hong Kong | City | Hong Kong |
| Setting | Developed | ||
| Local languages spoken | Cantonese, minimal English. | ||
| Dates of elective | February 2008 | ||
| Year level during elective | 5 | Expected level of knowledge | At least 4th year |
DETAILS OF INSTITUTION
| Name | Queen Mary Hospital (Teaching hospital of the University of Hong Kong Medical Faculty) | Population served | One of the 7 clusters of the Hospital Authority |
| Size | More than 100 beds | ||
| Departments/specialties available | Almost all specialties (teaching medium is English). | ||
| Further description | Fluent Cantonese for meaningful patient contact. | ||
| Student responsibilities | (Self-directed) Active participation in group tutorials and ward rounds. | ||
| Teaching availability | Very good teaching – occasional Saturday workshops. | ||
| Elective contact | Check Hong Kong University website. | ||
| Application process | Check Hong Kong University website. | ||
| Donations brought/grants | They are rich. | ||
TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, FOOD, LEISURE AND EXPECTED COSTS
| Accommodation options | Cheapest: Madam SH Ho Hall for medical students (walking distance to the Queen Mary Hospital). Other halls available in Pokfulam area, Hong Kong. |
AUD$350 (1 AUD ≈ 6.85 HKD) |
| Accommodation details | Check Hong Kong University website. | |
| Travel to location (including necessary documentation) | Valid student visa. Pay attention to their insurance requirements. | AUD$200 (check again) |
| Transport within location | Octopus card gets you everywhere – MTR subway, bus, van (minibus), ferry. | |
| Food allowances | AUD$3-5 for 1 meal AUD$10/day |
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| Social activities | SOHO, Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) mainly for dining and pubbing. There is a Kangaroo bar at LKF – opened by Australians; famous meeting place for Australians. Local clubbing hotspots – pubs at Tang Lung Street in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island; considerably cheaper; cover fees about 100 HKD (AUD$15). Lan Kwai Fong, Central Hong Kong – cover fees about 180-250 HKD (AUD$25-35); Westerners’ favourite clubbing spot. Supper for post party – Yumcha in SaiWan, Hong Kong Island (open from 12am – 7.30am). Traditional massage in Shenzhen, China (legal) – 1 hour train ride from Hong Kong; Chinese visa required (apply for multiple entries). Casinos in Macau – 1 hour ferry ride from Hong Kong. |
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| Recommended vaccinations | Chicken pox, hepatitis A and B. |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| The good | You meet people from around the world in Asia’s world city. |
| The bad | |
| Further descriptions, comments or advice | Hong Kong people are friendly (not arrogant). Able to withdraw cash from ATM facilities with VISA logos. Pick up some Cantonese to interact with locals. |
| For more information | www.hku.com.hk (start from here) |
