NSLHD News - 23 October 2026

The Vietnamese fellows were welcomed at RNSH

NSLHD welcomes Vietnamese fellows through Hoc Mãi program

medicine, ophthalmology, infectious diseases, plastic surgery, aged care, haematology and endocrinology. One fellow will complete a placement within the nursing department at Royal North Shore Hospital. Two fellows will complete placements at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri said the program highlighted the importance of international partnerships in healthcare. “Programs like Học Mãi provide invaluable opportunities to share knowledge, strengthen professional relationships and learn from one another,” he said. “We are delighted to welcome this year’s fellows and support their professional development.”

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) has welcomed 17 healthcare professionals from Vietnam as part of the 2026 Học Mãi Fellowship Program. The fellows were officially welcomed at an afternoon tea attended by NSLHD Board Chair Mary Chiarella AM, NSLHD executives, clinicians and representatives from the Học Mãi Foundation. The program provides opportunities for international collaboration, professional development and knowledge sharing between Australia and Vietnam. Fourteen fellows will undertake clinical observation placements at Royal North Shore Hospital across specialties including oncology, obstetrics and gynaecology, renal

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