RCSI Bahrain sends nurses to Taiwan for training

Nursing students and faculty from Bahrain may soon gain hands-on training experience in Taiwan, as RCSI Medical University of Bahrain pushes ahead with an international exchange programme under a growing partnership with Taiwan's top nursing institution.
Training Abroad
The initiative follows a follow-up visit by a senior delegation from RCSI Bahrain to the National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences (NTUNHS) in April. The collaboration builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024, and includes student clinical placements, joint research initiatives, and professional development programmes for faculty.
Leading the delegation were Professor Kathryn Strachan, Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Dr Maryam Alaradi, Director of the BSc Nursing Programme. They reviewed NTUNHS's teaching facilities, including its simulation centre, and held discussions with senior Taiwanese academics to finalise the scope of collaboration.
Global Exposure
'This visit represents a significant advancement in our strategic engagement with NTUNHS,' said Professor Strachan. 'We are particularly focused on enhancing academic and research exchange programmes that enrich both faculty expertise and student learning as well as exposure to international health systems outside the Middle East.'
The delegation praised the quality of Taiwan's nursing education and its emphasis on student-centred learning, which they said closely aligns with RCSI Bahrain's approach.
Diplomatic Support
RCSI Bahrain also extended appreciation to H.E. Bob L.J. Chen, Representative of the Taipei Trade Office in Bahrain, and Vice Consul Shadin Lu for facilitating the visit. The institution noted that the partnership supports its mission to equip graduates with the clinical skills and cultural awareness to succeed in a globalised healthcare environment.
Discussions are expected to continue as the two institutions move to activate student and faculty exchanges in the coming academic year.

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