JCC is proud to announce a remarkable achievement by Miss CHEUNG Ling Yan, Ruby, a final-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) student. Her research on effective training methods for future veterinarians has been accepted for publication in the highly regarded Journal of Veterinary Medical Education (JVME).
Ruby’s manuscript, titled “The Effects of Deliberate Practice in Open Access Sessions on Veterinary Students’ Confidence and Performance of Large Animal Clinical Skills,” is the culmination of years of dedicated work. Conducted as part of her Final Year Project (FYP), her research involved countless hours in the Clinical Skills Lab (CSL) to explore how structured, self-directed practice can enhance learning outcomes.
Reflecting on her achievement, Ruby expressed her gratitude to those who supported her journey:
“I am deeply grateful to my research project supervisors, Professor Flay and Susanna, for their incredible support and encouragement over the past few years. A huge thank you to my classmates who participated - your involvement made this research not just possible, but meaningful. I also want to thank Professor McDermott for organizing the research project course, which has deepened my understanding of research methods. It is incredibly rewarding to see our findings come to life, and I hope they will positively impact veterinary education.”
Professor Kate Flay, Assistant Dean (BVM Teaching and Learning) and Ruby’s FYP supervisor, shared her pride:
“I was thrilled when we received the acceptance letter for Ruby’s manuscript. Her passion for VetEd was evident long before her FYP; she has been an invaluable intern in our CSL for the past few years, where she has helped develop innovative models for teaching clinical skills. It was great to see her build on this foundation to investigate clinical skills development and performance, with her findings highlighting the role of deliberate practice in enhancing veterinary students’ competencies in large animal skills. Ruby exemplifies the dedication and potential of our BVM students, and showcases the contributions they make to our profession.”
Mrs. Susanna Taylor, Supervisor (Clinical Skills), who collaborated closely with Ruby, emphasized the project's novelty:
“This was a really interesting project to be involved in and brought a new dimension to our research at CityUHK in the field of clinical skills. Ruby has worked hard over the past years to develop her understanding in not just her own clinical veterinary skills, but also the education theory underpinning it, and this really shines through in her interpretation and discussion of the data in this project.”
Ruby’s success shines a light on the importance of research and innovation in clinical training. Her study not only contributes valuable insights to the field but also inspires her peers to pursue excellence in their own scholarly work.
Congratulations, Ruby, on this well-deserved recognition!
