Effective from 1 November, 2024, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Innovative Learning Centre for Medicine (HKJC ILCM) has evolved into the Jockey Club Institute for Medical Education and Development (JCIMED). This newly established institute now serves as the operational hub for educational programmes and activities of the Academy. Originally founded in 2013 with generous backing from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, HKJC ILCM was conceived to address the escalating demand for advanced medical education facilities in Hong Kong. It was designed to offer a cutting-edge learning environment for healthcare professionals, integrating state-of-the-art simulation technology and innovative teaching methods.
JCIMED collaborates closely with all the Academy Colleges to streamline relevant resources and provide specialised assistance to foster the progression of initiatives associated with postgraduate medical and dental education and training. Its core responsibilities entail:
- Supporting specific training programmes developed and administered by JCIMED, such as the Basic Medical Education Course (BMEC), Learning Online Educator Course (LOL), and Workplace-based Assessment Trainer Course (WBA).
- Spearheading pioneering ventures in medical education to revolutionise the delivery of medical education, tackle contemporary challenges, and enhance healthcare systems and patient outcomes. By leveraging the expertise of HKJC ILCM, proposed initiatives include integrating Extended Reality technology for immersive and interactive training experiences, expanding the use of handheld ultrasound devices, and creating a mobile app for WBA.
- Advancing the integration of AI technology into medical training to enhance diagnostic precision, treatment planning, and patient care, with a focus on capacity building for the ethical use of AI.
- Recognising the escalating significance of genetics and genomics (G&G) in the medical sector, particularly in medical ethics and professionalism. The proposal advocates for the engagement of an expert advisor on medical ethics and professionalism, along with the development of training modules on G&G within clinical settings.
JCIMED is the education arm of the Academy, which embeds world-class simulation-based training facilities and is dedicated to fostering medical education, simulation-based learning, and research opportunities for healthcare professionals in Hong Kong. It aspires to emerge as a premier regional institute for medical education and simulation.
Serving as the educational branch of the Academy, JCIMED plays a pivotal role in propelling medical and dental education in Hong Kong. Visit HKAM website for more information.