Government and Public Administration

Medical Doctors

Responsibilities

Medical Doctors diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries commonly occurred in patients. Medical doctors examine patients; review medical history; prescribe medications; arrange and perform diagnostic tests, explain treatment plan and discuss treatment procedures and results with patients, record patients' medical information and history. They refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment when necessary.

Basic qualification requirements

Academic requirements

A recognised bachelor's degree in medicine and a bachelor's degree in surgery (MBBS at HKU or MB ChB at CUHK) or passed the Licensing Examination of the Medical Council of Hong Kong. Completion of a period of pre-registration internship training and assessment in approved hospitals or institutions.