The Boy with the X on His Neck

Before this summer, I thought a hospital was a place where illnesses got treated. After two and a half months rotating through Child Life, the international medical ward, psychology, nutrition, and behavioural development at this hospital, plus two weeks of summer school, I know that treating illness is only a small part of what actually happens here.

ZJU SDG Global Summer School 2026 Feedback Adolescent Medicine: Good Health and Well-being

Reflecting on my experience throughout ZJU SDG Global Summer School 2026, when I first applied to this program, I was full of curiosity of a first-year medical student eager to expand my horizons beyond the classroom walls of Hong Kong. Now, looking back on this extraordinary two-week journey, I must say that this program has not only met my expectations but far surpassed them in many ways.

Highlights from the World Congress of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (WCPAG), San Francisco, 23–25 April 2026

I attended WCPAG, co‑organised by the International Federation of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (IFEPAG) and the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG). Over 700 clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, trainees and patient advocates attended from across the globe.

Reflections on My Fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital

From October 3 to December 14, 2025, I completed a clinical fellowship in pediatric urology at Boston Children's Hospital. This ten-week experience significantly enhanced my clinical expertise while fundamentally reshaping my understanding of comprehensive pediatric care delivery.

My Learning Experience at Shizuoka Children's Hospital

From July 14th to September 12th, 2025, I have participated in a short-term advanced training at the Shizuoka Children's Hospital in Japan. This hospital is one of the renowned pediatric medical centers in Japan, well-known for its expertise in treating complex pediatric conditions and providing comprehensive support and care for children. The purpose of my overseas training was to enhance my comprehensive capabilities in pediatric specialized nursing, emergency response, and humanistic care through systematic learning of its advanced nursing management and clinical practices. This experience holds significant implications for my professional growth and the promotion of cross-cultural nursing exchanges.

My Training Experience at Shizuoka Children’s Hospital

To enhance the perioperative management and critical care capacity for children with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) at our institution, I undertook a two-month clinical training program at Shizuoka Children’s Hospital, Japan, from July 14 to September 12, 2025. The training focused on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), the Department of Cardiology, and the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

Reflections on My 6-Month Clinical Attachment in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology at Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

I am an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from Malaysia currently pursuing my subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine, with special interest in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG). My journey so far has taken me across diverse healthcare settings, from completing two years of assisted reproductive medicine and PAG training in Malaysia, followed by a 6-month clinical attachment at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, to now completing the final part of my training at Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (ZCH) in China. Each phase has enriched my understanding of this evolving field, but my experience at ZCH has been especially formative.

Exploring Global Nursing Trends: Insights from the 2025 ICN Congress

From June 9 to 13, 2025, I had the great honor of attending the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress held in Helsinki, Finland. This global event brought together more than 7,000 nursing professionals from around the world to explore advances in clinical practice, education, research, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Our Learning Experience in Thailand

My visit to Children’s Hospital of Loma Linda University

From May 7, 2024 to June 18, 2024, I attended the observation program at Children’s Hospital of Loma Linda University in the United States. During this visit, I learned about the history of the development of Loma Linda University Medical Center, especially the development process of the Children's Hospital and NICU. I have a deeper understanding of the differences between the medical operation system of the Loma Linda children’s hospital and ours, and different medical culture and values.