QU Health has announced the successful completion of an international internship programme for 20 students, including 13 Qataris. The batch comprised 10 medicine students, five physical therapy and rehabilitation science students, and five biomedical sciences students.Prof Asmaa al-Thani, vice-president for Health and Medical Sciences and the director of the Biomedical Research Centre at QU, said: "These international experiences foster a global perspective on our academic practice. The students acquired valuable skills that will help them in augmenting their healthcare endeavours; this experience enhanced their ability to cope with a wide range of diagnostic, treatment, and examination protocols."Prof Giovanni Delogu, professor of microbiology at the Catholic University in Italy and head of the Laboratory Medicine and Scientific Director at Mater Olbia Hospital, said: "QU Health students showed passion and commitment during the entire programme of clinical electives."Eiman al-Mohannadi, a Biomedical Sciences student at the College of Health Sciences, said: "During my internship at Mater Olbia Hospital, I was able to apply the knowledge and skills that I have learned during my studies at the university. This experience provided me with a comprehensive understanding of my major in terms of a real-world work environment."Mozza al-Musallam, a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science student at the College of Health Sciences, noted: "My time at Mater Olbia Hospital has been a rich journey of professional growth and enlightenment. Most of the patients I supervised were elderly, and that was a significant reason for my acceptance of challenges and a comprehensive view of our profession from various aspects."Shahd Fakhroo, a College of Medicine student, said: "I had an unforgettable experience as I was exposed to many rare cases that we do not see in our usual clinical rotations at the local hospitals. In addition, this internship made us realise how important language barrier is and how to communicate with colleagues and patients speaking different languages."Mohamed al-Hor, a College of Medicine student, commented, "As a Qatari medical student, completing my internship at Mater Olbia Hospital in Italy has been an invaluable experience that has not only enriched my medical knowledge but also broadened my cultural horizons. Working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in a different country has truly been a transformative journey, shaping me into a more compassionate and globally aware future physician."
August 24, 2023 | 01:05 AM