Research Postgraduate Studies
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care


Validation and standardisation of PRO Measures; clinical application of HRQOL outcome measures; HRQOL of patients with chronic diseases, measurement of health preference (utility); and application of HRQOL outcomes in cost-effectiveness analysis.

Supervisor(s)

Professor CLK Lam

Dr EYF Wan

Dr WCW Wong

Dr CKH Wong

Undergraduate and postgraduate medical education research taking a combined qualitative and quantitative approach with specific interests in the following areas:

  • Student and doctor wellbeing
  • Pedagogical innovation
  • Continuing medical education for primary care doctors
  • Core competencies in family medicine and primary care
Supervisor(s)

Professor CLK Lam

Dr EYF Wan

Dr WCW Wong

Dr CKH Wong

Evaluation of outcomes and quality of care of primary care through big data analysis and measurement of PRO; effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of new models of chronic disease care, diagnosis and management of common health problems; use of antibiotics; health equity and health for marginalised groups; infectious diseases in primary care; sexual health and HIV; and, impact of COVID-19 on primary care services.

Supervisor(s)

Professor CLK Lam

Dr EYF Wan

Dr WCW Wong

Dr CKH Wong

Epidemiology, diagnosis and management of common mental health problems; and evaluation of mental health services.

Supervisor(s)

Professor CLK Lam

Dr EYF Wan

Dr WCW Wong

Dr CKH Wong

Observational and genetic epidemiology; trajectory patterns on clinical, treatment and complication profiles among patients; NCD burden on local health service utilisation and health policy; service delivery models for NCD prevention and treatment, risk prediction models for NCD service utilisation and health outcomes (e.g. cardiovascular disease) using big data analysis.

Supervisor(s)

Professor CLK Lam

Dr EYF Wan

Dr WCW Wong

Dr CKH Wong

Find Out More

Information on selected projects or research areas: Interested candidates are advised to email the relevant supervisors.  Please enclose with your email: (i) your CV, (ii) a brief description of your research interest and experience, and (iii) two reference letters (reference letters not required for HKUMed UG students seeking MRes[Med] or URIS projects)

Research studies enquiries specific to the Department/School’s research should be directed to the Departmental Research Postgraduate Advisor: Professor TP Lam ( tplam@hku.hk)

Information on the research programme, funding support and admission requirements could be found on the RPg Admissions website.

General admission enquiries should be directed to rpgmed@hku.hk.