Ye Yu-ju

Ye Yu-ju is a prominent academic and administrator known for her leadership in the development of the medical school at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Recently, she announced plans for a significant investment of over 7 billion HKD in the medical school over the next 25 years, emphasizing the institution's commitment to innovation in medical education. Ye has highlighted the incorporation of early clinical experiences and a student-centered approach in the curriculum, aiming to cultivate empathetic and ethically grounded physicians. Under her guidance, the new medical school will collaborate with approximately 40 leading medical institutions to ensure compliance with international standards.