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Daily Tribune
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Tribune
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.
Zawya
15-06-2025
- Health
- Zawya
RCSI Bahrain strengthens nursing collaboration with National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
As part of its commitment to fostering international partnerships in healthcare education and research, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) – Medical University of Bahrain conducted a follow-up visit to the National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences (NTUNHS) in Taiwan this April following the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2024. The delegation from RCSI Medical University of Bahrain led by Professor Kathryn Strachan, Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Dr Maryam Alaradi, Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Director of the BSc Nursing Programme, was received by senior representatives from NTUNHS, including Dr Li-Ju Lin, Director of the International and Cross-Strait Education Centre; Dr Yu-Ying Lu, Director of the Research and Development Centre; Dr Lai Ching Ting, Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing; and Mr Michael Lin, Executive Officer of the International Centre. Over the course of the two-day visit, discussions focused on finalising the collaborative activities set out in the MoU including bilateral student placements, professional development for academic staff, and shared research projects that address global health priorities and strengthen nursing practice. The delegation also conducted an in-depth review of NTUNHS's clinical training facilities, including the clinical simulation centre and the range of learning opportunities offered. The delegation commended the high standards of teaching and commitment to student-centred education, which align with RCSI Medical University of Bahrain's own pedagogical goals. Upon her return, Professor Kathryn Strachan commented: 'This visit represents a significant advancement in our strategic engagement with NTUNHS, a valued international partner. 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.' RCSI Medical University of Bahrain extends sincere appreciation to His Excellency Bob L.J. Chen, Representative of the Taipei Trade Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain, along with Vice Consul Ms Shadin Lu, for facilitating this visit. This initiative aligns with RCSI Medical University of Bahrain's strategic objective to deliver a transformative educational experience that prepares graduates with the skills, cultural awareness, and clinical insight required to lead in a dynamic and globalised healthcare landscape. About RCSI Medical University of Bahrain RCSI Medical University of Bahrain is a constituent university of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), which was established in Dublin, Ireland, in 1784. RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, an independent private university, opened its doors to a cohort of 28 medical students in 2004. Today, the purpose-built campus is home to a student body of more than 1,600 across the Schools of Medicine; Nursing and Midwifery and Postgraduate Studies and Research. It is a not-for-profit health sciences institution focused on education and research to drive positive change in all areas of human health worldwide. For more information, please visit
