Faculty members from the Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), were recently invited to be instructors in the Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Certificate Course, organised by the Macau Greater Bay Area Healthcare Workers Association and held on 6 to 7 June 2026 at the Dr. Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation.

Group photo of tutors and delegates

The two-day programme brought together junior doctors, interns, and medical students from Macao to strengthen clinical knowledge and practical skills in the prevention, diagnosis, management, and emergency treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The course covered a wide range of topics, including cardiac anatomy, pathophysiological mechanisms, evidence-based cardiovascular care, emergency response, and patient-centred communication.

Faculty of Medicine Assistant Dean Daniel Baptista-Hon ran a Team-based Learning (TBL) session with Dr. Jimmy Chan, President of Hong Kong Association for Conflict & Catastrophe Medicine on cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, and a case on pulmonary embolism, drawing on the strengths of interactive teaching. Assistant Professor Olivia Monteiro delivered a session on doctor–patient communication in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, emphasizing the importance of empathy, active listening, and patient-centred care in modern healthcare practice. 

Assistant Professor Olivia Monteiro gave a workshop on patient-centred communication in the AI era

The programme adopted a multidisciplinary teaching approach, combining lectures, clinical case discussions, and experience-sharing sessions by senior clinicians and Faculty of Medicine professors. This integrated format enabled participants to translate theoretical knowledge into practical clinical decision-making while strengthening both technical and interpersonal competencies.

A new feature of this year’s course was the inclusion of discussions on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Faculty members highlighted both the opportunities and limitations of AI technologies, stressing that AI should serve as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for professional clinical judgement. Participants were encouraged to guide patients in critically evaluating online health information and to reinforce the importance of seeking advice from qualified healthcare professionals.

Assistant Dean Daniel Baptista-Hon ran an interactive Team-Based Learning (TBL) session

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Through initiatives such as this certificate course, the Faculty of Medicine continues to support the professional development of healthcare workers and contribute to the advancement of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services in Macao and the Greater Bay Area.

The Faculty of Medicine remains committed to collaborating with professional organisations and healthcare institutions to promote continuing medical education, strengthen clinical excellence, and cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals.