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M essage fromGraduate Ms. Kwok Wun Chu Gigi Class N18 Graduate Interprofessional Simulation Based Training Using Crisis Resources Management I was very pleased to participate in the first Crisis Resources Management Workshop for undergraduate nursing and medical students. There were two parts in the workshop, a lecture and a simulation practice session. The most memorable and exciting part was the simulation practice session. Although I have done some simulation sessions throughout my undergraduate nursing study, I have never done this with other healthcare professionals. It was a wonderful opportunity to do simulation in an emergency setting with final year medical students. I think this is more like the reality because there are many different healthcare professionals I n the Media Dr. Kelvin Wang, Assistant Professor, was interviewed in a feature article on the negative impacts of e-cigarettes and research findings from the HKU Youth Quitline Smoking Cessation Hotline was quoted. (Ming Pao Weekly - August 4, 2018) The research findings on Dying in Nursing Homes conducted by Dr. Derek Cheung, Research Assistant Professor, were released at a press conference organised by Haven of Hope Christian Service. (Ming Pao Daily News, Sing Tao Daily, Sing Pao – September 11, 2018) HKU School of Nursing and School of Public Health, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) helped persons in custody to quit smoking. (Headline Daily, Lion Rock Daily, Metro Daily, Oriental Daily News, Sing Tao Daily, Wen Wei Po – October 15, 2018) Dr. Daniel Fong, Associate Professor, contributed an article on the increased risk of cardiovascular disease if sleep is deprived. (Oriental Daily News - August 25, 2018) When Gigi (right) was counterchecking the medications with her colleague. Prof Chia-Chin Lin, in collaboration with HKU Centre for Sports and Exercise, has implemented a 12-week pilot programme entitled “Improving Survival in Lung Cancer Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of Aerobic Exercise and Tai- chi Interventions” to examine the benefits of exercise in late stage lung cancer patients. A press conference jointly held by the University Health Services (UHS), the Centre for Sports and Exercise and the School of Nursing on November 7, 2018 reported the findings. (am730, BastillePost, Hong Kong Commercial Daily, Hong Kong Economic Times, Lion Rock Daily, Metro Daily, Oriental Daily News, Sing Pao, Sing Tao Daily, Sky Post, The Standard, Commercial Radio, RTHK, TVB - November 8, 2018) Ms Susanna Lee, Associate Professor (Nursing Practice) was interviewed at a RTHK radio programme “ 新紫荊廣場 ” to discuss her clinical experience in the nursing profession. She helped the listeners to understand the difference between a Registrered Nurse and an Enrolled Nurse, as well as different nursing specialties. She also highlighted the importance of the core values of CASH (Competence, Attitude, Skills and Heart). (RTHK – November 13, 2018) working in the clinical settings. By being involved in this kind of simulation activity, we learn how to collaborate with other disciplines in a healthcare team. Overall, I think it was a precious experience. 11 Issue 43 Jan 2019