Principal's Message

I recently had the pleasure of reading a book called "吾生有杏," a captivating work brimming with positivity and profound insights. I am delighted to seize this opportunity to share some of its remarkable content with all of you.

The book was written by Professor Chan Ka Leung, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In this book, Professor Chan shares his experiences and insights in medicine and teaching, as well as his personal journey of becoming a doctor and the responsibility that comes with saving lives. Despite his promotion to the position of Dean of the Faculty of Medicine several years ago, Professor Chan remains dedicated to personally attending to patients and offering practical guidance to medical students. Professor Chan's unwavering commitment to his original aspiration of practicing medicine ── to alleviate patients' suffering through diverse approaches and impart medical ethics to future generations of students ── serves as a profound testament to his character. Moreover, he ardently encourages aspiring doctors to embrace selfless dedication and genuine compassion in their patient care. This ethos of selflessness, embodied by Professor Chan, undeniably deserves our utmost respect and offers valuable lessons for us to learn.

This book explores quite a number of important topics such as the meaning of life, medical ethics, and the future of the medical profession in Hong Kong. It is an excellent read for young people, especially those aspiring to become doctors. I hope everyone can find the time to read it and benefit from the wisdom of Professor Chan.

In fact, the purpose of my continuous sharing of books with my students is to inspire them to derive pleasure from reading, while also acquiring knowledge, understanding life's principles, enriching their experiences, and broadening their horizons through the transformative power of books.

Principal Lo Kwok Leung

January 2024