Q & A with 13 Young Achievers
Dr Benjamin Fang
Consultant (Radiology)
Queen Mary Hospital
How are you different from the person you were ten years ago?
In the past, I used to have more time and would do everything by myself, but now as my workload increases, I have to consider the cost effectiveness of every new project and thus may allocate work to others.
Which book are you reading recently?
I am reading an audiobook Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future recently. I was very impressed by Elon Musk’s unconventional approach to entrepreneurship, such as hiring fresh graduates to develop and manufacture electronic rocket components, replacing traditional large suppliers, in order to reduce the production costs and speed up the product modifications. This is very interesting and worth reading.
What kind of supernatural powers and abilities do you want at work?
I wish my brain could connect to the computer directly, without having to read or enter information through screens, voices, mouse and keyboards.
Dr Au Chi-likResident (Ophthalmology)
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital / Tung Wah Eastern Hospital
What is your most memorable patient consultation?
I have once performed a cataract surgery on an old lady and when I conducted a post-operative follow-up with her, she suddenly took two bananas out of her basket and gave me as a token of gratitude. I was so surprised and felt so thankful. Besides, every word of thanks from a patient is the driving force of my work.
What is the most indispensable item in the workplace?
Slit lamp. It helps me focus on different parts of the eye and cure problems such as macula, optic nerve and retinal vessels. Also, it is a key tool to diagnose common causes of blindness among the elderly in Hong Kong.
What do you want to learn recently?
Artificial intelligence (AI). The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digitalisation in all walks of life, including the healthcare sector where development of smart hospital is the trend. We need to keep our fingers on the pulse of time, and learn AI, which will bring a revolutionary change to our society.