Professor Abraham Wai 衞家聰
Professor Abraham Wai 衞家聰
Dr. Abraham Wai joined HKU in 2017. He received his medical degree and law degree at the Chinese University of Hong Kong at 2004 and 2010 respectively, MBA at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2013 and Masters of Clinical Education at University of Edinburgh in 2018. He obtained his higher doctorate by research (Doctor of Medicine) in HKU in 2024.
Before joining HKU, Abraham has been an experienced medical teacher in Hong Kong. In HKU, he further developed in clinical simulation and leadership education with five successful awards of Teaching & Development Grant, leading to the Faculty Teaching Medal in 2021 and HKU Early Career Teaching Award in 2022. In addition to his role as Consultant Emergency Physician, Abraham has taken up the role of Master in HKU-Shenzhen Hospital to develop whole-person development among young doctors in Shenzhen. He leads the development of international specialist training in Shenzhen.
| Year | Awarding Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Juris Doctor |
| 2013 | Hong Kong University of Science & Technology | Master of Business Administration |
| 2018 | The University of Edinburgh | Master of Science (Clinical Education) |
| 2018 | The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow | Fellow (FRCPGlasg) |
| 2013 | Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine | Fellow |
| 2013 | Hong Kong Academy of Medicine | Fellow |
| 2013 | Royal College of Emergency Medicine | Fellow |
| 2018 | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland & Royal College of Physicians of Ireland | Fellow |
| 2024 | The University of Hong Kong | Doctor of Medicine |
Dr. Abraham Wai joined HKU in 2017. He received his medical degree and law degree at the Chinese University of Hong Kong at 2004 and 2010 respectively, MBA at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2013 and Masters of Clinical Education at University of Edinburgh in 2018. He obtained his higher doctorate by research (Doctor of Medicine) in HKU in 2024.
Before joining HKU, Abraham has been an experienced medical teacher in Hong Kong. In HKU, he further developed in clinical simulation and leadership education with five successful awards of Teaching & Development Grant, leading to the Faculty Teaching Medal in 2021 and HKU Early Career Teaching Award in 2022. In addition to his role as Consultant Emergency Physician, Abraham has taken up the role of Master in HKU-Shenzhen Hospital to develop whole-person development among young doctors in Shenzhen. He leads the development of international specialist training in Shenzhen.
| Awardees | Award Date | Honours / Awards / Prizes | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-01 | Efficacy of Intravenous Immunoglobulins and Corticosteroids for Sepsis: Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine | Research Achievement | |
| 2022-12-01 | Early Career Teaching Award: The University of Hong Kong | Teaching Accomplishment | |
| Faculty Teaching Medal 2021: LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU | Research Achievement | ||
| 2019-08-01 | Best Short Communication in Conference for Education in Medical Simulation: Center for Education in Medical Simulation, Taipei Medical University | Research Achievement |
| Term Period | Position | Professional Societies |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2016 - present | Member of Education Committee | The Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine |
| 05/2015 - now | Honorary Secretary | The Hong Kong Society for Healthcare Mediation |
| 12/2016 - 12/2017 | Vice-chairman | Curriculum Review Committee, HKCEM |
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