Hi everyone, I’m Doris. I work on gender equality, social inclusion, climate, and community development projects at an international NGO, with an academic background in Sociology. I chose to pursue this MPH to gain the systematic policy and economic tools needed to move beyond temporary relief and drive transformative change. Receiving the FTSS scholarship has been incredibly validating; it has eased my journey and deeply reinforced my commitment to building a more equitable

Hello! My name is Kathy, a part-time Year 1 student in the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme, with a concentration of Public Health Practice - Comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHP-CPHC). I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and have been working as a registered nurse for the past few years. During my undergraduate studies, I gained valuable experience in public health research units, as well as in healthcare settings and elderly homes. This frontline exper

Hi! I am Jessica, a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, and I’m currently a student in the HKU Master of Public Health program. My journey to public health was solidified during the pandemic, while I was caring for elderly COVID-19 patients in an isolation facility. Day after day, I saw how systemic issues like loneliness and a lack of integrated care could harm people just as much as a virus. I realized that while my TCM training allowed me to heal individu

I’m Young Ju Kim, originally from Korea, a medical doctor in neurosurgery from Japan, and an MPH (PHP-CPHC) student at the University of Hong Kong. It was a great privilege to participate in the Tsinghua Vanke School of Public Health Global Summer School 2026. One of the most inspiring aspects of the program was discussing the future of global health with participants from around the world with diverse professional backgrounds, cultures, and faiths. These conversations gave m

Self-introduction I am Charlotte Ng Wai Ping, a registered dental hygienist. I have experience working in the private sector, providing clinical oral healthcare services and educating my patients on oral health. Currently, I also take on a teaching role to share dental hygiene knowledge with students. Reasons for taking the MPH I chose to pursue the Master of Public Health (MPH) to deepen my commitment to strengthening primary healthcare, which forms the foundation of a resil

My journey into public health has been shaped by experiences across mental health advocacy, community service, frontline emergency response, healthcare administration, and clinical research. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, where I majored in Mental Health Studies and Population Health. Studying these two fields together allowed me to understand health not only from an individual and clinical perspective, but also through the broader social,

As an occupational therapist mainly working in geriatrics, I pursued the MPH to bridge clinical practice with population health, especially for ageing populations. Receiving the FTSS was deeply encouraging—it affirmed my commitment to public health. So far, I’ve most enjoyed learning about practice of public health and epidemiology. Upon graduation, I aim to develop community-based programmes that promote healthy, dignified ageing.

I didn’t plan this path. My journey began in the business field, but over time, I found myself increasingly drawn to work that is more people-centered—listening to people’s stories, understanding their struggles. That quiet shift led me into the philanthropy and social welfare sector, where I began working with communities, especially through youth development and community programmes. In those spaces, I started to see patterns that stayed with me. Many of the challenges

With the roles of Registered Nurse and Certified Sexuality Educator, my first-hand experience working in the front lines in both the public and private sectors of Hong Kong clearly shows how health is affected by the social and environmental determinants. It is due to my passion in conducting research on how to promote health equity, which makes it possible for the disadvantaged groups to receive proper health education and healthcare access that I decided to enroll for the M

🌍 How do future public health leaders begin their journey? For Patricia Denise Ang , it all started with one decision: choosing the Master of Public Health program at the University of Hong Kong. We are proud to share an inspiring alumni interview with Patricia, where she talks about her decision to choose #HKU and how the MPH experience shaped her mission to transform public health. Her story highlights what we strive for: empowering graduates to lead, innovate, and driv

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