Biography

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Professor Patrick Chung is Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Alumni Engagement) at Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed). A 2004 medical graduate of HKU, he completed his surgical training at Queen Mary Hospital, obtaining Fellowship qualification in 2011 and Master of Surgery in 2017. Specializing in paediatric hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery, Professor Chung has pioneered minimally invasive techniques in neonatal surgery, with his team receiving the Hospital Authority Outstanding Team Award in 2023 for their groundbreaking work.

 

An internationally recognized researcher, Professor Chung has authored 135 publications in prestigious journals including The Lancet, Journal of Hepatology and Journal of Paediatric Surgery, along with 3 book chapters. His academic leadership extends to editorial roles as Associate Editor of Journal of Paediatric Surgery Open since 2001 and editorial board positions with several international journals. Professor Chung maintains active involvement in global paediatric surgery organizations, serving as Board Member of both the Pacific Association of Paediatric Surgeons and World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgery, while also holding executive positions as Vice President of the Hong Kong Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Secretary General of the Asian Surgical Association.

 

At Queen Mary Hospital, Professor Chung serves as Deputy Chief in Paediatric Surgery, and contributes to the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong as Council Member and Chairman of Scientific Committee.  Recognized for his teaching excellence with the HKUMed Faculty Teaching Medal in 2023, Professor Chung has shared his expertise through over 70 conference presentations and 40 invited lectures worldwide.

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