From June 22 to July 5, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education's "Ten-Thousand Talents Program" (a mainland-Hong Kong university faculty and student exchange initiative), School of Nursing, West China Clinical Medical College, Sichuan University，in collaboration with the School of Nursing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the School of Nursing of The University of Hong Kong, successfully held a two-week exchange and practice activity.
Over the two weeks, 15 students from the School of Nursing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the School of Nursing of The University of Hong Kong visited and observed various departments at West China Hospital, Sichuan University, including the Outpatient Department, Mental Health Center, Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Ward, Trauma Medicine Center, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cancer Center, and Department of Gastroenterology; the Gynecology Department and Neonatology Department of West China Second University Hospital; the Prosthodontics Department and the Department of Cariology and Endodontics of West China Stomatology Hospital; the Palliative Care Department and the Pneumoconiosis/Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Department of West China Fourth Hospital of Sichuan University; and the Yulin Community Health Service Center. They also toured the Sichuan University Museum, the Jiang Jie Memorial Hall, and the West China Hospital History Museum. Through these visits, the students learned about and observed the clinical nursing workflows at West China, while also gaining an appreciation for the profound cultural heritage and academic-humanistic spirit that Sichuan University and West China Hospital have cultivated over a century.
Prior to this event, our college had already established multiple collaborative ties with the School of Nursing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the School of Nursing of The University of Hong Kong, including the signing of MOU, the appointment of visiting professors, and summer undergraduate exchange programs. This activity further facilitated the exchange of clinical nursing practice experience between our college and the two universities, while also deepening the bonds of friendship among faculty and students. Our college will continue to strengthen cooperation with renowned institutions such as The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and The University of Hong Kong, contributing to the cultivation of nursing talent.
Student Sharing of Learning Experiences:
CHAN Tsz Him, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: We are deeply grateful to all the West China Nursing faculty for their guidance and encouragement. During our time here, we have acquired a great deal of practical knowledge. Through rotating across various departments, conducting simple patient consultations, and analyzing cases, this has been not merely an experiential opportunity, but a profound journey of enlightenment. Our instructors not only taught us various nursing skills but also exemplified, through their own actions, what empathy and compassionate care truly mean—embodying person-centered healthcare. This invaluable experience has ignited our passion for the nursing profession and strengthened our sense of purpose, while also allowing us to envision the warmth and impact that nurses can bring to patients in the future. We will carry these learnings with us and continue to strive forward with dedication.
Ng Mung Kei, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong: This Program activity for students, jointly organized by Sichuan University and the affiliated hospitals of West China, has been immensely rewarding. We learned about the history and development of West China Hospital and the School of Medicine，Sichuan University, and witnessed their capacity and expertise in handling complex and difficult cases. During our clinical rotations in the wards, I communicated with patients in the role of a nurse and participated in care planning discussions. I gained a deeper appreciation for the solid theoretical knowledge and humanistic care demonstrated by nurses, learned about the organizational structures and nursing approaches across various departments, and was prompted to reflect on the strengths and limitations of healthcare in Hong Kong. Through this learning experience, I hope to bring back good practices and humanistic care values to my home institution, and I look forward to continuing exchanges and learning with Sichuan University and West China Hospital in the future.
