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Professional Training Workshop on Workplace Well-being and Career Development for Chinese Medicine Practitioners

Professional Training Workshop on Workplace Well-being and Career Development for Chinese Medicine Practitioners

5 July 2025
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On the evening of Saturday, June 28, 2025, Professor CHIU, Wing-kai Stephen and Dr. SU Xuebing Sabrina hosted a three-hour training workshop themed around career planning and professional development for young Chinese medicine practitioners. The workshop is part of the Impact Case Study project entitled “The Development of Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong: Professionalization, Utilization and Policies” in the 2026 Research Assessment Exercise. 

The event took place at the venue of the Sin-Hua Herbalists’ and Herb Dealers’ Promotion Society (新華中醫中藥促進會) and was intended for recent graduates and practitioners with less than ten years of experience. A total of 19 young Chinese medicine practitioners attended the workshop. The event was co-organized by the Sin-Hua Herbalists’ and Herb Dealers’ Promotion Society, The University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Full-time) Alumni Association, Hong Kong Baptist University School of Chinese Medicine (Full-Time) Alumni Association, and Chinese Medicine Alumni Association of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The workshop began at 6:30 p.m. with Professor CHIU presenting data from previous survey studies to explain how Hong Kong residents utilize Chinese medicine. He also reviewed and analyzed the current challenges and realities faced by the development of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong. Dr. SO then introduced the concept of social psychological capital, discussing its relevance to achieving workplace well-being and sustainable development. Participants gained insights on how to translate their beliefs and values into concrete actions in their daily work. The speakers encouraged attendees to reflect on whether they have had mentors or guiding figures accompany them throughout their career development. Through interactive activities, group discussions, and a Q&A session, Dr. SO inspired participants to revisit and describe the highs and lows of their career journeys.