To build a high-level medical faculty with an international perspective, the Faculty of Medicine of Ningbo University organized and dispatched a second batch of 17 clinical teachers, who successfully completed a three-month training program in Australia from August 23 to November 20, 2025. This training program was conducted in collaboration with two prestigious universities, the University of Sydney and the University of Adelaide, combined with observational practices in clinical institutions, comprehensively enhancing the teachers’ teaching abilities and clinical competencies, thereby injecting strong momentum into the high-quality development of medical education.
The training adopted a phased and progressive cultivation model, yielding remarkable results. In the first stage, held at the University of Adelaide, the focus was on solidifying theoretical knowledge and improving teaching abilities. Core courses such as Medical English, CBL (Case-Based Learning) teaching methods, and scientific writing were systematically offered. Through group discussions, AI-assisted teaching, flipped classrooms, and other diversified teaching techniques, teachers strengthened their language foundations and mastered internationally advanced teaching methods. During this period, teachers also visited the Vernon-Roberts Pathology Museum and the Clinical Simulation Teaching Center, gaining hands-on experience with rich specimen resources and advanced simulation equipment, effectively enhancing their practical clinical teaching skills.
In the second stage, held at the University of Sydney, the training delved into core areas of medical education. It focused on medical education philosophies, curriculum system design, and other topics, providing in-depth learning opportunities. Through observing master teachers’ classes, practicing TBL (Team-Based Learning) methods, and participating in thematic seminars, teachers were guided to reflect on the essence of teaching from the perspectives of educational philosophy and psychology, achieving iterative upgrades in their teaching cognition. Additionally, teachers visited Westmead Hospital and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research for clinical observations, further refining their clinical diagnosis and treatment skills. During the training, the participating teachers performed outstandingly, with several delivering speeches as representatives in important exchange activities. One teacher even received the University of Adelaide’s "ELC Award" (English Language Centre Award) for their exceptional performance.
It is reported that in 2025, the Faculty of Medicine of Ningbo University has dispatched a total of 33 clinical teachers for further training in Australia. After returning from the first batch of training, teachers quickly applied what they learned overseas to practical teaching, gaining recognition in internationalized classrooms and providing high-quality support for classroom teaching, clinical observations, and internships for over 300 international students in the Faculty of Medicine. To continue advancing the internationalization of the faculty, the Faculty of Medicine has simultaneously opened applications for the third batch of training in Australia, planning to select approximately 20 participants for a training program from August 22 to November 19, 2026. The training content will cover core highlights such as authoritative certification courses and clinical observations at top-tier hospitals.
