Tung Wah College (TWC) and The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) signed a collaborative framework agreement today (7 February 2025) to provide gifted students with learning experiences in the medical and healthcare fields through relevant programmes, industry seminars and diversifies learning activities. The collaboration aims to offer the gifted students with the opportunities to familiarise themselves with emerging medical technologies and nurture outstanding healthcare professionals.

The agreement was signed by Professor Sally Chan, President of the TWC, and Dr Jimmy Wong, Executive Director of the HKAGE. Both parties expressed a shared commitment to cultivating gifted students in the fields of medical and healthcare, broadening their horizons, and preparing them for future career planning.

Professor Sally Chan, President of TWC, said, “We are honoured to collaborate with the HKAGE to empower gifted students with knowledge of healthcare-related issues, deepen their understanding of the nursing and allied health professions, and guide them in discovering their interests and unleashing their full potential. TWC has a unique advantage in healthcare education, and I believe that through this collaboration, we can combine our expertise and resources to achieve a new milestone in gifted education together by providing valuable learning opportunities and broadening career paths for these students.”

Dr Jimmy Wong of the HKAGE was looking forward to this collaboration, “To cater for the whole person development of gifted students and to provide a larger platform for gifted students to explore and understand their interests and potentials at an early stage, the HKAGE is committed to offering a diverse selection of gifted programmes, spanning from food science to aviation courses. With the introduction of more medical technology related courses and expert talks, coupled with TWC's new medical technology and advanced teaching equipment, the agreement will further enrich the learning experience of the gifted students and help them better understand the practice of the relevant disciplines.”