Six undergraduate students from the School of Nursing at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) participated in international summer exchange programs at Mahidol University. The program included coursework, clinical observations, and field research.

Four students joined the program from July 13 to 24 at Mahidol University’s Faculty of Nursing alongside peers from institutes such as Peking Union Medical College and the University of Hong Kong. The program focused on cross-cultural health care, interdisciplinary medical collaboration, and developing cultural competence.

Students attended specialized courses covering roles within multidisciplinary medical teams, cross-cultural communication strategies, teamwork and cultural sensitivity in diverse healthcare settings. They also visited local medical museums to trace the development of nursing and public health, as well as the evolution of medical education in Thailand.

The program featured a thematic exploration of religion and health care, where students examined how religious customs influence people's healthcare-seeking behaviors. They also conducted fieldwork at hospitals and immigrant communities to study access to health services and personalized care needs.

Another two undergraduate students attended the exchange program from Aug 17 to 28 at the Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital of Mahidol University, alongside participants from other universities, such as the University of Osaka and Juntendo University. This program emphasized nursing education, clinical practice, and public health systems.

The curriculum covered topics such as Thailand's healthcare system, nursing management, palliative care, geriatric nursing, and pain management. Students also visited the Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute to observe departments such as the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatrics, palliative care unit, and emergency department, engaging with frontline nursing staff members to discuss clinical decision-making and patient health education.

The program also included workshops on VR nursing simulations, hands-on training in simulation labs, and emergency response drills, strengthening students' practical clinical skills and preparedness for urgent situations.

Source: School of Nursing, HUST