CityU, Guangdong Provincial First Veterans Hospital successfully conclude inaugural internship program in smart health
To promote in-depth industry-academia collaboration, and cultivate more professionals with expertise and innovation in smart healthcare, the Faculty of Data Science (FDS) of the City University of Macau (CityU) and the Guangdong Provincial First Veterans Hospital have jointly established an internship and training base. The first batch of student interns successfully completed their internship recently, and a conclusion meeting was held at the hospital, with each project group presenting their achievements. Leaders from the hospital, including Zeng Rong and Xiao Diaohua, as well as FDS Associate Dean Andy Liu Wenjian, Assistant Professor Nick Wu Gengshen, hospital department heads, and 14 student interns attended the meeting.
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During the internship, the students were divided into four groups: Geriatric Rehabilitation Group based on large language models (LLMs); MRI Image Study Group, Pulmonary CT Group, and Otolaryngology Image Study Group. The students delved into various departments, collecting, processing, and analyzing data, and providing valuable suggestions from a data science perspective for further improvement of medical services. After nearly four weeks of internships, the groups presented their findings and achievement with confidence and enthusiasm, demonstrating their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice and solve real-world problems. The presentations also showcased the promising future of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the healthcare field.
Prof. Andy Liu Wenjian expressed his gratitude for the support of the hospital leadership, as well as the dedicated guidance and mentorship provided by the instructors during the internship program. He highlighted that this collaboration marked the first internship program since FDS signed an agreement with the hospital, emphasizing that the successful implementation of the internship program was the beginning of a new chapter in the collaboration between the two sides. Prof. Liu emphasized a continued commitment to deepening the partnership with the hospital, aiming to jointly cultivate practical talents who meet real-world needs, while also delivering more project outcomes that contribute to the hospital’s development.
President Zeng Rong emphasized that the successful launch of the internship program represented a significant step forward in in-depth collaboration with universities. She highlighted the interns’ proactive engagement in clinical work, their understanding of the hospital’s operations and needs, and the resulting innovative AI applications in medicine showcased during the program. President Zeng acknowledged that the internship not only provided valuable practical experience for CityU students but also brought new energy and innovative thinking into the Hospital. She believed that the internship experience would serve as a valuable asset for the student interns, equipping them with crucial skills in teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and resilience in the face of challenges. Looking ahead, President Zeng extended a warm welcome to more CityU students to participate in internships at the hospital. She expressed a commitment to further deepening the exchange and collaboration between the two institutions, jointly promoting the innovative AI application in healthcare and the cultivation of future talent in this field.
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Source: Faculty of Data Science
