(Reported by Ye Siyang) To advance the university's "Double First-Class" initiative, broaden the international perspectives of our postgraduate students, enhance their capabilities in global exchange, and boost their innovative abilities and overall academic standards, the college organized an academic exchange program for postgraduate students at the University of Sydney, Australia.
(Reported by Ye Siyang) From October 10 to October 20, led by Li Guohua, Director of the Postgraduate Management Department, and Gao Jiening, Deputy Director of the Postgraduate Management Department, 21 master's and doctoral students from our college embarked on a 10-day academic exchange program at the University of Sydney, Australia. Through activities such as academic lectures,成果展示, and seminars, the students deeply appreciated the perfect integration of the prestigious university's long-standing history and culture with modern advanced medical science.
During the exchange, ten professors from the medical field at the University of Sydney delivered academic courses on topics including Australia's healthcare system (medical system, welfare benefits) and insurance models, clinical medication safety, clinical trials and scientific paper publication, clinical decision-making and health risk communication, patient- and family-centered nursing models, bioethics, and the application of genomics in healthcare. In class, the students listened attentively, thought critically, actively interacted with the professors, and engaged in lively discussions on course-related issues. Additionally, the students visited the Royal Prince Alfred Clinic, the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, and the historic site of the Manly Quarantine Station. The Royal Prince Alfred Clinic is specifically tailored for obese patients, with facilities and equipment designed for their needs, such as extended abdominal measuring tapes, widened blood pressure cuffs, and treadmills with increased weight capacity. This allows for the development of personalized weight loss plans based on individual patient conditions. The students were impressed by the meticulous and refined approach to healthcare in Australia. At the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, laboratory professors enthusiastically guided the students through the labs, provided an overview of the facilities, and detailed the latest advancements and hot topics in medical research, leaving the students greatly inspired. By visiting the historic Manly Quarantine Station, the students gained a deeper understanding of its functions and marveled at its significant contributions to Australia's history of infectious disease quarantine and control.
As the academic exchange drew to a close, the University of Sydney conducted an assessment for the students. Working in groups, the students planned rationally and collaborated effectively, expressing their insights and reflections on the healthcare systems of China and Australia through hand-drawn posters. The exquisite hand-drawn posters and the sense of responsibility displayed by the students in their presentations were highly praised by the evaluating professors. Following the assessment, Ms. Shirley Xu, head of the University of Sydney's Youth Leadership Program, presented the students with program certificates and took group photos to commemorate the occasion.
During this activity, the rich academic courses provided by the University of Sydney, combined with a teaching approach that integrated instruction with practical expansion, enabled the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of Australia's humanities and history, and to deeply appreciate the University of Sydney's sincere and far-reaching academic spirit as well as the latest developments in medical frontiers. This exchange fostered a strong friendship between Jilin University and the University of Sydney, laying a solid foundation for future in-depth exchanges and cooperation. It also broadened the students' international perspectives and deepened their understanding of modern medical advancements.
