The Task Group on New Medical School convened its fourth meeting today to conduct an overall evaluation of the proposals for the establishment of the third medical school and discuss the next steps for the task group’s work.
 
The task group is co-chaired by Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau and Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin.
 
Previously, the task group had in-depth discussions with the three universities that submitted proposals, namely Baptist University, Polytechnic University and the University of Science & Technology. Subsequently, the expert advisors conducted a comprehensive review of the proposals.
 
Apart from carrying out an overall assessment of the proposals today, the expert advisors also initiated the next phase of follow-up work involving a thorough study of the proposals’ funding arrangements and financial sustainability.
 
A final recommendation on the establishment of the new medical school is expected to be provided to the Government later this year.
 
Prof Lo said: “We will consolidate the views of all task group members and submit our recommendation to the Chief Executive as soon as possible.
 
“The Government will thoroughly consider the task group’s report and announce the results in due course.”
 
Ms Choi thanked the expert advisors and members of the task group for their efforts and valuable professional input throughout the evaluation process.