e-Bulletin June 2025

HKU JC Nursing Leadership Development Fellowship Programme (Cohort II)
Empowering the Future of Healthcare

On May 24, 2025, the HKU JC Nursing Leadership Development Fellowship Programme (Cohort II) was officially launched with an Opening Ceremony and Orientation Day at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong. The event gathered over 100 senior nurse leaders beginning their journey in the Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership and Management (PCHLM), a flagship programme under the Fellowship.

The ceremony commenced with a welcome speech by Professor Sophia Chan, PCHLM Programme Director, followed by opening remarks delivered by distinguished guests including Ms Elsie Tsang, Executive Manager (Charities – Talent & Sector Development) of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; Professor Ian Holliday, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), HKU; Professor Eric Tse, Acting Dean of HKUMed; and Professor David Bishai, Director and Clinical Professor of our School. Their remarks reflected the University’s strong institutional support — from senior management to academic leadership — for advancing nursing leadership in Hong Kong.

A keynote speech on “Nursing Leadership: Sharing from Nursing Leader” was delivered by Dr Danny Tong, Chief Manager (Nursing) at the Hospital Authority, who shared inspiring insights on leading healthcare teams amidst resource and systemic challenges.

Funded generously by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the HKU JC Nursing Leadership Development Fellowship aims to nurture 500 nursing leaders over three years. Through overseas intensive training, local leadership modules, and an evidence-based capstone project, the part-time 1.5-year PCHLM programme empowers fellows to foster innovation, advocate for policy change, and drive system transformation in healthcare.