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Surgical Taster Camp

Surgical Taster Camp (formerly Surgical Taster Day) is one of the flagship events of SSAHK. Held annually at HKUMed and CUHK campus, thousands of secondary school students have joined this event over the years. As a participant, you will have a taste of the lives of medical students in both medical schools in Hong Kong. In addition, you will have the chance to practice various suturing techniques with esteemed surgeons in small group tutorials.

Open to F.4-6 / Year 11-13 secondary school students.

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Highlights

Experience life as a medical student

You will enjoy the 2-day event at HKUMed and CUHK campuses. Led by students from both medical schools, you will have a try at a PBL session which is part of the HKU MBBS curriculum. Moreover, you will explore the vast campus of CUHK during campus tracing. You can even try the various canteens with your groupmates during lunch hour!

Bond with students, doctors and professors

As a part of Surgical Taster Camp, professors from both HKUMed and CUHK Medicine are invited to give admission talks to our participants. You will have a chance to hear from admission panels and raise questions regarding the admission process for both medical schools.

You will also meet a lot of like minded students who are as passionate about medicine as you!

A hands-on practice of clinical skills

The knot-tying and suturing workshop is a hands-on tutorial on various surgical techniques. You will have the chance learn from practicing surgeons in a small group setting.

In the clinical skills session, you will learn basic clinical skills, from using a stethoscope, to measuring blood pressure using a manual sphygmomanometer (blood pressure monitor).

Testimonials

Esther (CUHK MBChB 2027)
Surgical Taster Camp Participant

During the Surgical Taster Camp, I became close friends with my Joba/Joma (group coordinators) who are current medical students from HKU/CUHK. This experience gave me insight into the lives of medical students in Hong Kong; and prepared me for my studies now at CUHK Medicine.

If you are a secondary school student interested in studying medicine, I highly recommend you join this event!

STC Even Details

Sample Timetable & Details

Day 1 @ HKU

Time	Activity
0900-0945	Registration
0945-1045	Ice breaking
1045-1200	Curriculum talk
1200-1330	Lunch
1330-1515	PBL Taster
1515-1700	Clinical skills workshop
1700-1800	Surgeon sharing
1800	Dismissal

Day 2 @ CUHK

Time	Activity
0900-0915	Briefing
0915-1015	Curriculum talk
1015-1100	Trivia quiz
1100-1245	Knot tying & suturing workshop
1245-1400	Lunch
1400-1645	Campus tracing
1645-1745	Surgeon sharing
1745-1800	Debriefing

*details subject to change

Date: 11 - 12 November, 2023 (Saturday - Sunday)
Venue: HKU and CUHK
Time: 9am - 6pm
Fees: HKD $550

Eligibility: HKDSE F4-6 or IB/AL Year 11-13

Applications CLOSED.

Interested students please follow our Instagram page @ssahongkong for the most up to date announcements!

For all enquiries regarding Surgical Taster Camp, please email stc@ssa-hk.org

Is there a vaccine requirement for participants?

Participants must satisfy the latest Vaccine Pass requirement and obtain a "Blue Code" in order to enter HKU/CUHK premises. Please refer to latest updates from the HKSAR government.
Is it an overnight camp?

No, it is not. The Surgical Taster Day spans two days as two day camps at the respective campuses of the two medical schools in Hong Kong. All activities for the day will end in the evening. Participants will not be provided with facilities for overnight stays.
Will I get a certificate from the activity?

Yes. Both participants and helpers will receive an official certificate from SSAHK as proof of their participation.
Can I join if I am an undergraduate medical student?

Unfortunately, you may not join Surgical Taster Camp as a participant. However, you are more than welcome to join the activity as a helper. We will begin recruiting helpers before the activity on Instagram, so please follow us @ssahongkong for the most up to date announcements. Our other activities such as the Careers Night and Suturing Workshops are targeted at medical students.
Which payment methods do you accept?

We accept Payme, FPS and Bank Transfer. Details on payment will be sent to you after your application has been processed.
Can I receive a refund if I was unable to attend after payment?

We generally do not accept refunds. For exceptional circumstances, please email finsec@ssa-hk.org.