ABOUT US
Ethos is an award-winning publication platform built by students in collaboration with HKUMed MEHU.
Our Story
At Ethos, we believe in the power of narrative medicine—the idea that telling and listening to stories is fundamental to understanding the complexities of healthcare. We give voice to the diverse perspectives that shape medical practice in a constantly evolving world. We’re driven by the belief that every story shared has the potential to change the way we perceive and practice healthcare.
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Founded as a student-teacher initiative with the Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit (MEHU) at HKUMed, Ethos emerged from the recognition that the foundational principles of ethics are continuously challenged by the rapid advancements in science and medicine.
Our mission is to advocate for the myriad voices at the intersection of narrative medicine, medical ethics, humanities, and law, creating a platform where these crucial conversations can flourish.
The name “Ethos” is inspired by the ancient Greek word, which Aristotle described as the essence of a writer’s character—marked by wisdom, benevolence, and moral integrity. These are represented by the owl.
Join the Team
At Ethos, we believe talent matters more than background.
Our team includes first‑year undergrads, master’s students, professors, doctors, and barristers — and now, we’d love to welcome you.
Join as an editor, artist, designer, coordinator, video editor, and more! ​If you have other talents not listed above, feel free to apply or reach out—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply by clicking the link below.
People at Ethos
Editor-in-Chief
Deputy Chief
Kyle Hui​
Managing Editor
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Senior Editor
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Editor
Conrad Helau
Valerie Chung
Misha Miskin
Erin Tan
Leo Lee
Kelly Wong
Karin Wang
Victoria Chu
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Advisory Board
Dr. Olivia M.Y. Ngan (Chief Advisor)
Prof. Julie Y. CHEN
Prof. Gilberto K.K. Leung
Dr. Ria Sinha
Prof. Emmanuel H.L. Cheung
Prof. Carl Hildebrand
Dr. Zohar Lederman
Mr. Edison Cheng (Technical Advisor)
Proudly supported by MEHU at HKUMed
Ethos is a subsidiary organization of the Medical Ethics & Humanities Unit (MEHU) at HKUMed, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. We are grateful to receive generous support and advice from MEHU to run our organization. Their guidance has been invaluable in helping us achieve our mission.
Testimonials
Professor Julie Yun Chen
Principal Lecturer (holding the title of Associate Professor of Teaching)
Director, Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit (Clinical School of Medicine)
Assistant Dean (LKS Faculty of Medicine)
Chief, Undergraduate Education, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care
"I am delighted to see Ethos come to life as a welcoming space to explore and share ideas, arguments, and creative pieces related to medical ethics and health humanities! Imagined and infused with the passion of a group of medical students in collaboration with MEHU, we may look forward to contributions that focus on the big ethical issues in that confront humankind but as importantly, the day-to-day musings that make us human amidst the clamour of living life. In so doing, Ethos will undoubtedly come to embody the ethos of our community and play a small part in bringing us all together."
Award-Winning Excellence
Ethos is proud to have been recognized with the Poon Li Wai Hing Award for Student in Medical and Health Sciences Education 2024.
Contact Us
Email address: ethos@hku.hk
Instagram: @hkuethos
Linkedin: Ethos
Address: 5/F, William Mong Block, LKS Faculty of Medicine,
21 Sassoon Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
