In memory of Dr Tse Yuen Man (1992 Graduate of United College)
– the first medical doctor to die of SARS in the public hospitals’ front line team

fighting against the disease

 

United College mourns with great sadness the passing of Dr Tse Yuen Man on 13 May 2003.

 

Dr Tse was a 1992 graduate of United College and a caring and committed doctor of Tuen Mun Hospital.  She volunteered to work in the front line soon after the outbreak of SARS.  Unfortunately she contracted the disease herself in early April and finally sacrificed her own life for fighting against the disease and saving the lives of her patients.

 

Dr Tse joined United College in 1986 after completing Form Six at the T.W.G.Hs Mrs Wu York Yu Memorial College.  She was admitted into the Medical Faculty with excellent performances in the HKCEE.  She studied Medicine in the University 1986-1992 and was a resident of Hang Seng Hall at United College 1988-89.

 

In her own words Dr Tse wrote down her visions for her life and career when joining United College in 1986, “I vow to become a good medical doctor….. and will dedicate my learning and career to serving the Hong Kong community and its people…..”

 

No doubt Dr Tse had fulfilled her vision, and for that she had to sacrifice her life.  Her courage in fighting against the disease and selfless devotion to saving her patients deserve our highest respect.  She will be long and sadly missed by everyone at United College and the University.
 


United College 

14th May, 2003