- Event
- SEP 2022
- Bulletin
Welcome Freshmen
A New Journey Begins
Professor Thomas Flemmig, Dean, welcomes freshmen on Orientation Day 2022
The Faculty organised the Induction Talk and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) First Year Orientation 2022 at HKU Main Campus and the Prince Philip Dental Hospital respectively to welcome the freshmen of academic year 2022/23.
Faculty Induction Day 2022
BDS Year 1 students joined the Induction Talk at the Centennial Campus, HKU, on 18 August. Dr Dissanayaka, Waruna Lakmal, Faculty Academic Advising & First Year Experience Coordinator, together with several HKU departmental representatives gave talks to the rookies.
After a one-hour programme, the freshmen got an idea on the overview of the BDS curriculum, Common Core Curriculum, IT services, Equal Opportunities within Campus, Electives and Experimental Learning, Academic Advising and Student Affairs. The talk equipped the freshmen with information on campus life and student services at HKU.
Professor Michael Burrow explains the new 6-year BDS Curriculum in an nutshell
BDS First Year Orientation 2022
The Faculty held an Orientation Day for the freshmen at the Prince Philip Dental Hospital on 1 September. Faces of exciting freshmen filled the lecture hall with excellent energy.
Professor Thomas Flemmig, Dean, commenced the event with a crucial welcome speech. He stressed that patients always come first. “In the six-year program, the Faculty's teachings will lead students to learn and know how to deliver what's best to patients. Students will be steered in the right direction,” he shared. Associate Dean (Undergraduate Education) Professor Michael Burrow then elaborated on the new 6-year BDS Curriculum and shared the necessary learning skills.
Dr Mike Leung encourages freshmen
Admissions Tutor, Dr Mike Leung said,“No matter how much you have achieved in the public exam, all BDS Year 1 students stand on the same ground. You should be passionate about your learning, love your career and earn your patients’ trust.”
Professor Edward Lo, then spoke of HKU anti-plagiarism policies. Dr Waruna Dissanayaka introduced freshmen the Faculty's learning environment with Miss Jessica Wong, E-Learning officer.
Best of luck to all freshmen! We wish you an enjoyable life with the Faculty of Dentistry and HKU!
No matter how much you have achieved in the public exam, all BDS Year 1 students stand on the same ground. You should be passionate about your learning, love your career and earn your patients’ trust.
Freshmen pay attention to anti-plagiarism policy delivered by Professor Edward Lo
Dr Waruna Dissanayaka acquaints freshmen the Faculty's learning environment