- Student & Alumni Corner
- Expressions Summer 2023
Mentorship Programme for Class 2024 / 2025 / 2026
Strengthening Bond between Dental Students and Alumni
Class 2024
Class 2025
Class 2026
The University of Hong Kong Dental Alumni Association (HKUDAA) and Faculty of Dentistry have organised three joint Mentorship Programmes for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students recently. Inauguration ceremonies were held for Year 5 (Class of 2024), Year 4 students (Class of 2025) and Year 3 students (Class of 2026) on April 25, February 17, and March 3, 2023 respectively at the Hotel ibis (Sheung Wan).
The programme aims to provide a platform for BDS students and dental alumni to bond, engage in meaningful dialogues and exchange ideas. Graduates can contribute to their alma mater by being mentors and sharing their knowledge and experience with BDS students. At the same time, students could benefit from being part of the network of former graduates.
The events kicked off with a welcome speech delivered by Professor Thomas Flemmig, Dean. He was grateful that many dentists and specialists participated in the programme to nurture a new generation of dental professionals amid their busy schedules. Dr Dave Chan, President of HKUDAA, invited students to seize this opportunity to proactively exchange ideas with their mentors.
Three events were all concluded in success. Special thanks to Haleon (GSK) for supporting the mentorship programmes.
Professor Thomas Flemmig (right) thanks dentists and specialists in nurturing a new generation of dental professionals.
Dr Dave Chan, President of HKUDAA, invites students to be proactive to connect with their mentors.
We had the opportunity to connect with experienced mentors and gain valuable insights into navigating our own careers.
As we enter our final year as undergraduate students and transition into the initial stages of our career, their insight is invaluable.
We can seek advice on our future path, possible clinic attachments in dentists’ clinics and know more about the dentistry world outside the Faculty.
It is imperative that the Faculty and HKUDAA continue this tradition of kindness and mentorship.
All mentors were extremely enthusiastic. The programme embraces the idea of dentistry as a small but close family.
I have seen quite a number of successful pairs of mentors and mentees during my service in HKUDAA. They become good friends or even business partners. As the Immediate Past President of HKUDAA, I am happy to see more and more fruitful relationships developed through this programme.