The government said on Monday it received three proposals for establishing the city’s third medical institution.

The proposals were submitted by Baptist University, Polytechnic University and the University of Science and Technology.

In a statement, the government said that the Task Group on New Medical School will evaluate the proposals according to the devised parameters.

"The Task Group earlier agreed to adopt a holistic and comprehensive approach for evaluating the proposals submitted by universities from various perspectives, in accordance with the 10 key parameters set (including innovative strategic positioning, curriculum structure and assessment methodologies, and financial sustainability)," the statement said.

"The expert advisors and other members of the Task Group will conduct an in-depth evaluation of the proposals in their respective areas of expertise."

The group added that interviews with the three universities are planned for the second quarter of this year.

It also said that the evaluation process is expected to conclude within the year, with a recommendation to the government on the proposal best suited to train medical professionals and support Hong Kong’s development as an international hub for medical training, research and innovation.