UC-CON Joins Taipei Medical University’s Advanced Healthcare Professional Training Program
The University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing (UC-CON) continues to strengthen its international linkages as it proudly participated in the Summer School: Advanced Healthcare Professional Training Program hosted by Taipei Medical University (TMU) from July 8 to 19, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan.
This international program brought together 27 Filipino health professionals for a two-week intensive learning experience designed to enhance global competencies in nursing education, clinical practice, and healthcare innovation. Representing UC-CON was Mr. Gilbert Bernardino, marking a significant milestone in the College’s pursuit of meaningful global academic engagement.
Participants explored TMU’s cutting-edge education systems and were immersed in hands-on learning through visits to state-of-the-art simulation and research laboratories, affiliated hospitals, and community-based health care centers. The training showcased TMU’s interdisciplinary learning model, innovative curriculum, and technology-integrated health care services—providing attendees with expanded perspectives on modern nursing leadership and global health practices.
UC-CON’s representation in this international program reinforces its commitment to cultivating a globally competent nursing workforce. Exposure to advanced health systems and international best practices elevates the College’s academic and professional standards, paving the way for future collaborations in research, faculty development, and student exchange initiatives.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Alignment
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Targets 3.4 & 3.8 – Builds capacity for improved healthcare quality, health promotion, and disease prevention through advanced training and global health immersion.
SDG 4: Quality Education
Targets 4.3 & 4.7 – Promotes access to international training and enhances global citizenship, innovation, and transformative learning in nursing education.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Targets 17.16 & 17.17 – Strengthens cross-border partnerships through academic exchange, capacity-building, and collaborative learning between UC-CON and Taipei Medical University.
This international engagement marks another step forward in UC-CON’s mission to empower future-ready nursing professionals equipped with a global outlook, innovative mindset, and a commitment to advancing healthcare locally and globally.
