Dr Herman LAU Mun-cheung <span></span>
Dr Herman LAU Mun-cheung
Director of Allied Health Service, CUHK Medical Centre
Professional Diploma in Physiotherapy 1984
Master of Philosophy 2006
Doctor of Philosophy 2011
Awardee of OPAA 2019
Dr Lau possesses vast healthcare management experience and was the Chief Executive of three hospitals in the New Territories East Cluster (NTEC) of the Hospital Authority, namely Bradbury Hospice, Cheshire Home, Shatin and Shatin Hospital. The first physiotherapist in Hong Kong appointed as a Hospital Chief Executive, Dr Lau has been a key driver for volunteer service in hospitals, with his team of volunteers providing about 10,000 service hours monthly at the cluster. In 2008, he had initiated and coordinated the rehabilitation stream support for victims of the massive earthquake in Sichuan, more than 200 Allied Health Professionals joined in the voluntary service. He was awarded the HKSAR Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service in 2009. Dr Lau has offered valuable advice and teaching support for PolyU's MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy Programme, being an Adjunct Associate Professor and Professor of Practice. He is currently a member of the Departmental Advisory Committee of Rehabilitation Sciences of PolyU and President of the Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Association.
Last update: 9 Jan 2020
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