Medical History Interest Group (MHIG)


Past Events
27th Meeting
Leprosy in China and Hong Kong
2024/1/20 (Saturday)Speaker
Professor Angela Ki Che LEUNG, Emeritus Professor, University of Hong Kong
Moderator
Dr Tai Wai WONG, Director, Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences Society
Details

Chinese video archives
26th Meeting
Public Talk on Neurological Disorders
Stroke and Dementia: the Past, Present and Future
2023/10/14 (Saturday)Speakers
Professor Wong Ka-Sing, Lawrence, Specialist in Neurology
Dr. Au Wing-Chi, Lisa, Specialist in Neurology
Moderator
Professor Yu Yuk-Ling, Specialist in Neurology
Details

Chinese video archives
25th Meeting
From Stone Age to Space Era – Perinatal Care in Hong Kong
2022/12/10 (Saturday)Speakers
Professor Fok Tai Fai, Emeritus Professor of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr So King Woon Alan, COS, Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, Co-chairman, COC(Paed), Hospital Authority
Dr Leung Wing Cheong, Consultant Obstetrician, Dept of O&G, Kwong Wah Hospital, Honorary Clinical Professor, Dept of O&G, HKU & CUHK
Dr Hung Gi Kay Zita, Associate Consultant, Paediatrics, HK Children's Hospital
Moderator
Dr Au Yeung Cheuk Lun, Paediatrician
Details

Chinese video archives
24th Meeting
25th Anniversary Medical Education Series
Cardiovascular Diseases – past, present and future
2021/12/11 (Saturday)Speakers
Dr Victor Yan, Specialist in Cardiology
Dr Cheng Chun Ho, Specialist in Cardiology
Professor Tse Hung Fat, Chair, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Hong Kong
Professor Bryan Yan, Head of Cardiology (Academic Affairs), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr Chan Kwok Keung, Specialist in Cardiology
Moderator
Professor Yu Cheuk Man, Director of Heart Centre, Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
Details

Chinese video archives
23rd Meeting
25th Anniversary Medical Education Series
Beware and Prevent Renal Disease
2021/11/27 (Saturday)Speakers
Professor Richard Yu, Specialist in Nephrology
Dr C.H. Leong
Professor Sydney Tang, Yu Professor in Nephrology and Chair of Renal Medicine, HKU
Dr Chow Kai Ming, Chairman, Hong Kong Society of Nephrology
Dr Maggie Ma, President, Hong Kong Society of Transplantation
Dr Lui Siu Fai, Chairman, Hong Kong Kidney Foundation
Moderator
Professor Philip K.T. Li, President, International Association of Chinese Nephrologists
Details

Chinese video archives
22nd Meeting
25th Anniversary Medical Education Series
Cancer is treatable
2021/10/23 (Saturday)Speakers
Professor Anne LEE, Specialist in Clinical Oncology
Dr Amy CHANG, Specialist in Clinical Oncology
Dr LAU Yat Ming, Specialist in Medical Oncology
Moderator and Speaker
Professor Anthony CHAN, Specialist in Medical Oncology
Sharing
Mr CHAN Wai Lap, NPC Survivor
Details

Chinese video archives
21st Meeting
25th Anniversary Medical Education Series
Dentistry: Make sense of its origins
2021/9/25 (Saturday)Speakers
Dr Tsang Yick Sang, Jeffrey, MBE
Dr Tso Wei Kwok, Homer, SBS, BBS, JP
Dr Tsang Hin Kei, Century
Moderator
Dr Lee Kin Man, Raymond, JP
Details

Chinese video and text synopsis archives
20th Meeting
25th Anniversary Medical Education Series
Radiology: History and Recent Advances (with special focus on IR and AI)
2021/8/14 (Saturday)Speakers
Dr Lilian Leong, Specialist in Radiology
Dr Poon Wai Lun, Specialist in Radiology
Dr Benjamin Fang, Specialist in Radiology
Moderator
Dr Jennifer Khoo, Specialist in Radiology
Details

Chinese video and text synopsis archives
19th Meeting
25th Anniversary Medical Education Series
The Sweetest talk of the Century: treating diabetes
2021/7/10 (Saturday)Speakers
Professor Rosie Young
- Patron, Museum Society
- Emeritus Professor & Hon. Clinical Professor, HKU
Dr Woo Yu Cho
- Hon. Clinical Associate Professor, HKU
- Consultant endocrinologist, QMH
Ms Fina Cheng
- Chairlady, YOuth Diabetes Action
Dr Henry Au Yeung
- Paediatrician
Moderator
Dr So Wing Yee, Endocrinologist, HCE of Shatin Hospital
Details

Chinese video and text synopsis archives
18th Meeting
35 Years of AIDS in Hong Kong
2020/11/14 (Saturday)Speaker
Professor Lee Shui Shan
Danial Yu Research Professor of Infectious Diseases
Deputy Director, Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Moderator
Dr Betty Young
17th Meeting
The Hong Kong Ophthalmological Development: Past, Present and Beyond
2019/9/21 (Saturday)Speakers
Dr Cheng Pak Man, George, Specialist in Ophthalmology
Dr Tong Pak Chuen, Patrick, Specialist in Ophthalmology
Dr Hui Siu Ping, Specialist in Ophthalmology
Moderator
Dr Yu Yuk Ling
16th Meeting
Drug Addiction and Abuse in Hong Kong, Past and Present
2019/5/18 (Saturday)Speakers
Professor Karen A Joe Laidler, Professor and Deputy Head, Department of Sociology, The University of Hong Kong
Professor Yuet Wah Cheung, Distinguished Professor and Head, Department of Sociology, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Moderator
Dr S C Tso
15th Meeting
Treatment of blood cancers: evolution over the last thirty years
2018/8/4 (Saturday)Speaker
Professor Kwong, Yok Lam
Chui Fook-Chuen Professor in Molecular Medicine
Chair Professor, Division of Haematology, Medical Oncology and Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Modertor
Dr Wong Tai Wai
14th Meeting
History of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head & Neck Surgery in Hong Kong
2017/6/17 (Saturday)Speaker
Dr William Wei
Founding President of the Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists (1995-2001)
Director, Li Shu Pui ENT Head & Neck Surgery Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
Moderator
Dr Wong Tai Wai
13th Meeting
History of Treatment of Tuberculosis in Hong Kong
2016/8/27 (Saturday)Speaker
Dr S L Chan
Honorary Consultant, Hong Kong Tuberculosis, Chest & Heart Diseases Association
Moderator
Dr Wong Tai Wai
12th Meeting
Anaesthesiology in Hong Kong - Development over the past 126 years
2016/1/16 (Saturday)Speaker
Dr Amy Lam, The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
Moderator
Dr Wong Tai Wai
11th Meeting
Early history of Hong Kong Mental Health Services
2015/1/10 (Saturday)Speaker
Dr William Fan Tak Wing, Founding Curator of Castle Peak Hospital Archive Museum
Moderator
Dr Wong Tai Wai
10th Meeting
The race between Alexandre Yersin and Shibasaburo Kitasato for the discovery of the Plague bacillus
2014/6/23 (Saturday)Speakers
Professor Tom Solomon
Head, Institute of Infection and Global Health, University of Liverpool
Moderator
Dr Wong Tai Wai
9th Meeting
The teacher I remember
2013/10/12 (Saturday)Speakers
Professor Rosie Young (MB,BS 1953)
Dr Arthur van Langenberg (MB,BS 1962)
Moderator
Professor Lau Chu Pak
8th Meeting
Special Event: Visit to the Tung Wah Coffin Home
2013/4/13 (Saturday)Focus of Tour:
Early Social History of Hong Kong as illustrated by the services provided by the Home; Award-winning Restoration of the Heritage buildings; Work of the Tung Wah Group.

Specialist Guide:
Dr Joseph Ting (Hong Kong Museum of History Expert Adviser)
7th Meeting
My Father, the Doctor
2012/10/27 (Saturday)Speakers
Dr Pang Wing Fuk on Dr Pang Hok Ko
Dr Kenneth Mao on Dr Philip Mao
Dr Donald Li on Dr Henry Li Fook Kuen
Moderators
Dr Chan Chok-wan
Dr Emily Ying Yan Chan
6th Meeting
Starting from 1893 – Highlights in the history of Nursing in Hong Kong
2012/4/21 (Saturday)Speakers
Ms Mavis Lee
Ms Wah Kit Ying
Ms Patricia Woo
Mr Allen Ng
Dr William Ho
Moderators
Dr William Ho JP
Ms Mavis Lee
5th Meeting
The establishment of the Hospital Authority – A strategic event in the history of hospital services in Hong Kong
2011/4/9 (Saturday)Speakers
Professor Eng Kiong YEOH, OBE, GBS, JP
Professor of Public Health, School of Public Health and Primary Care
Chinese University of Hong Kong; First Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority
Moderator
Professor Rosie Young
4th Meeting
Transitions in Midwifery
2010/9/25 (Saturday)Speakers
Dr Lee Kin-Hung
Ms Sylvia Fung Yuk-kuen
Dr Kerrie MacPherson
3rd Meeting
History of Public Health in Hong Kong
2010/2/6 (Saturday)Speakers
Professor Lee Shiu Hung
Professor Emeritus, Department of Community Medicine
School of Public Health, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Former Director of Health, Hong Kong Government
2nd Meeting
Recounting the experience and impact of Hong Kong students who studied Medicine in war-time China (1942 to 1945)
2009/9/26 (Saturday)Speakers
Dr Joseph Pan
Dr Chua Sin Giap
Dr Ramon Ruiz
Moderator
Dr Lee Kin Hung
1st Meeting
Some reminiscences, including recollections of three former teachers: Prof AJS McFadzean, Dr Stephen Chang and Prof Gerald Choa
2009/1/17 (Saturday)Speaker
Professor Sir David Todd
Moderator
Dr. Tso Shiu Chiu
Chairman, HKMMS Society