Trainers from Flinders University visited the Maldives as part of the in-country component of the Australia Awards Fellowship, “Development of Health Profession Education Capacity in the Maldives.” The visit provided MNU academics with opportunities for intensive learning, professional exchange, and collaboration in key areas of health professions education.

During the visit, workshops were conducted on Educational Research, Coaching and Interprofessional Learning, and Generative AI. The sessions introduced participants to contemporary approaches and tools that can support teaching, learning, research, and educational development across the health professions.

As part of the programme, the Flinders University trainers also visited the Home for People with Special Needs (HSPN) in K. Guraidhoo, providing an opportunity to gain insight into a local health and social care setting.

The visiting trainers, together with colleagues from the School of Nursing and School of Medicine, also met with Australian High Commissioner to the Maldives, H.E. David Jessup. The meeting provided an opportunity to share updates on the Australia Awards Fellowship and discuss developments in building Health Professions Education (HPE) capacity in the Maldives, including key lessons emerging from the fellowship workshops.

The in-country component strengthened MNU academics’ capacity in educational research, coaching, interprofessional learning, and the use of generative AI. It also supported continued knowledge exchange between MNU and Flinders University and strengthened professional relationships among academic and international stakeholders.

The initiative contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through health workforce development, SDG 4 (Quality Education) through strengthening educational capacity, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through professional development, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through international and institutional collaboration.