• STUDENT
  • Sep 2024
  • Bulletin

Student-Led Mentorship

Bridging the clinical transition gap

HKU Faculty of Dentistry

Back row from left: Erika Shek, Jaye Chan, Rowenna Yue, Hailey Wong, Candy Ng, Professor Michael Botelho;
Front row from left: Peter Fong, Benjamin Shu, Airis Mok, Hins Lei.

Our BDS students have set a remarkable precedent for mentoring within the Faculty. Despite their demanding schedules, senior dental students are eager to share their experiences, helping their junior peers prepare for the clinical training ahead.

Recognising the need for better preparation for clinic orientation and clinical skills practice, a dedicated group of 33 BDS students initiated a peer mentorship programme for BDS 3 students. This initiative, invited by Professor Michael Botelho, Clinical Professor in Prosthodontics, exemplifies the “Students as Partners” collaboration.

These mentors have generously devoted their time and enthusiasm, sharing their hard-earned knowledge and experience to help juniors transition from theoretical studies to clinical practice and patient care.

We have faced many challenges as dental students when entering clinical training. A mentorship programme to support our junior peers has been incredibly beneficial.
Student Mentor

As one of the peer mentors stated, "We have faced many challenges as dental students when entering clinical training. A mentorship programme to support our junior peers has been incredibly beneficial.”

The inaugural group of student mentors completed their service this July. Their commitment to sharing experiences and knowledge has not only helped junior students navigate the complexities of the clinical environment but also fostered a sense of camaraderie and family within our dental faculty. We celebrate their invaluable contributions and encourage more to join this rewarding initiative!

List of Student Mentors
(in alphabetical order)
  • Au Yeung Sum Yin
  • Chan Ho Lam
  • Chan Trisha
  • Chan Wai Lam Jaye
  • Chau Yik Tung
  • Cheung Yu San
  • Chia Chun Kit Adrian
  • Chin Nicholas
  • Chong Man Jasmine
  • Fong Chi Chung
  • He Zhaolin
  • Kapoor Navya
  • Kot Wai Ying
  • Lam Wing Ki Vicky
  • Lee Yuk Kwan Jane
  • Lei Yu Hin
  • Leung Chi Yan
  • Leung Yin Yan
  • Lo Oceana Mimi
  • Lo Pui Lam
  • Luk Kwun Yin
  • Mok Hong Man Airis
  • Ng Pui Yan
  • Shek Vi Qi Erika
  • Shu Wai Ching Benjamin
  • Sze Ka Hong
  • Sze Kit Ying Kelly
  • Tam Cheuk Yiu Bonnie
  • Tam Hung Man
  • Tse Long Him
  • Wan Shu Wun
  • Wong Hei Yu Hailey
  • Yue Ka Wan Rowenna
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