01 October 2025
Event Date(s)/Period(s)
1 Oct 2025
Organised by:
- HKU Health System Clinical Centre
- HKUMed Travellers' Clinic
The MBBS Enrichment Year (EY) Comprehensive Travellers' Health Service is a student-focused initiative jointly supported by the Faculty Enrichment Year team. It is designed to enhance the Enrichment Year experience for Year 3 students by providing comprehensive health support before their overseas exposure. The service offers a one‑stop platform for pre‑travel preparation, including health consultations, risk assessments, blood tests, vaccinations and tailored safety advice, to ensure that students are well prepared before departure. With full Faculty sponsorship, the service streamlines pre‑departure arrangements and strengthens students' understanding and awareness of travellers' health through comprehensive support.
Students in the EY 2025 cohort shared that the programme gave them peace of mind about their health protection before leaving. Here are some testimonials from participants:
Sharing from MBBS Enrichment Year 2025 Students:
- ‘My Enrichment Year at UC Irvine California was made much easier thanks to the support from the HKU Travellers' Clinic. Their help was invaluable in streamlining my pre-departure preparations, including my meningitis vaccine and TB blood test. The entire process was incredibly quick and convenient. Their services saved me significant time and money, and I am very grateful for their support in helping me prepare for my journey.’
MBBS EY25 student: Tam Chi Wan Tanner
- ‘During my EY in Uganda, I participated in clinical services and helped care for babies. Prior to my trip, the detailed consultation at the HKU Travellers' Clinic addressed all my health concerns, ensuring that I felt well prepared. I was also grateful for the free vaccinations and Malarone provided, which simplified the preparation process. Overall, the guidance and resources were very helpful in supporting my Enrichment Year.’
MBBS EY25 student: Chap Yin Nga
- ‘For my trip to Uganda, the Travellers' Clinic provided comprehensive services, including consultation, vaccination, blood test referrals, prophylaxis (Malarone) and general medications. All these services were very useful and well suited to my travel needs. Communication through text was also very convenient for obtaining information and making appointments.’
MBBS EY25 student: Cheng Yui Huen
Sharing from an MBBS Enrichment Year 2026 Student:
‘As a Year 2 MBBS student, I'm truly excited about the upcoming Enrichment Year. It's a wonderful opportunity to explore my interests and immerse myself in a new culture. I believe good health is essential for a meaningful experience, and the programme supports this by offering accessible and professional medical services, including vaccinations and a pre-travel consultation. It's reassuring to know that such reliable support is available, with fees covered by the Faculty.’
MBBS EY26 student: Diana Ji Wenyun
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