Q & A with 13 Young Achievers
Dr Samuel LamAssociate Consultant (Neurosurgery)
Tuen Mun Hospital
What is your favourite place in the hospital?
Meeting room outside the operation theatre. To me, it is very multifunctional in which you can watch the live operation and learn from other colleagues. There is also a work station equipped with the state-of-art technology, which facilitates preoperative preparation and explaining operation details to patients’ family members. The best part about the room must be the comfy sofa, where colleagues can get recharged before pulling themselves back into hustle and bustle.
For whom do you feel the most grateful?
I would like to start off the list with my proposer, Dr Yam Kwong-yui. His visionary and realistic ideas had set a solid foundation for the progressive development of our department. Moreover, Dr Yuen Shing-chau and Dr Tan Chong-boon have taught me the operation skills. Having said that, I would not be able to make such accomplishment without my wife. She is my unsung hero!
What is your favourite movie?
Soul. It reminded me to be grateful for the ‘sparks’ in my daily work, as well as the motivation and passion of being a doctor.
Dr Sally WongAssociate Consultant (Pathology)
Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Currently in Hong Kong Children's Hospital)
What is the question that you ask yourself most?
“Can I do better?”. I want everything to be perfect at work, so before I make a decision, I will ask myself if I have the best plan and decision. I always remind myself to think twice before I act.
What is the most satisfying experience at work?
I get a lot of satisfaction from making patients feel better, and improving the workflow and efficiency of the laboratory. For example, my colleagues and I had to cope with the rapid increase in demand for COVID-19 testing with limited manpower during the pandemic. I became flexible to improve our laboratory workflow. Those make me more confident.
Which book are you reading recently?
Smarter Faster Better: The Transformative power of Real Productivity. The book has helped me to review the way I work and has inspired me a lot, such as the mindset of Agile methodology. I can learn how to work faster and better and practise more effective work and management skills.