ASIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS'
ASSOCIATION HONG KONG
香港亞洲醫學生學生會
AMSC 2025
The Asian Medical Students’ Conference (AMSC) is the flagship event of AMSA International, held annually each summer with the participation of hundreds of medical students worldwide. Hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme Urban Health, they addressed critical 21st-century challenges such as environmental medicine, lifestyle medicine, urban addiction, and mental health among city dwellers. This conference provides a platform for delegates from AMSA member nations to convene, present their research, and engage in discussions centred around a designated theme.
Our Academic Department is proud to be selected as a finalist in the Scientific Paper category for the abstract titled “Impact of Predictors on the Outcome of Mindfulness-Based Interventions: An Individual Participant Data Review.” This project was developed in collaboration with Professor Samuel Wong of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Participant testimonials
Although I walked into AMSC as an academic delegate, I left with insights extending far beyond academia. Presenting at this conference has undoubtedly challenged and refined my research skills, while also sharpening my ability to communicate findings clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. This conference's focus on urban healthcare allowed me to explore lifestyle medicine, a key aspect to Hong Kong's modern cityscape. From exploring rice's role in weight loss to crafting Thai herbal compress balls to visiting the avant-garde Siriraj Dust Mite Centre, every session was unique and immersive. Interacting with fellow delegates revealed the diverse array in which the art of medicine is practiced and disseminated broadening my perspective beyond textbooks. This conference also gave me lasting memories such as visiting Moo Deng and indulging in vibrant street food that l'll carry with me. Most importantly, AMSC embodied the spirit of AMSA-I through the friendships formed and the warmth of this community. I am truly thankful for this community to which I was welcomed to be a part of and this conference serves as a timeless ending to this year's tenure.
- Bernice Chou (Academic Delegate)
Participating in AMSC Thailand as a non-exco and unsure of what to expect, I had the rare opportunity to experience the valuable things that AMSA conferences had to offer. Their eye-opening lectures and workshops enabled me to learn about traditional Thai medicine and how it compares to western medicine or other medical practices in Hong Kong, such as Chinese medicine. Broadening our exposure towards Thai medicine and culture, their academic tour at a medical museum illustrated Thailand's research towards allergy treatments, and touring Thailand's city enabled us to explore their local heritage and traditions. These activities also gave me the chance to interact and network with medical students from various countries, fostering meaningful life-long connections and allowing me to learn about their unique and diverse backgrounds. Altogether, this AMSA conference helped me gain a clearer perspective towards Thailand's healthcare and its culture as a whole, while providing the rare opportunity to exchange medical knowledge and share experiences with medical students from all over the world, creating everlasting memories and equipping me with a more global perspective as I work towards becoming a doctor.
- Rex Wong (General Delegate)