One of the highlights of his exchange occurred during a neurosurgery rotation, when he was given the opportunity to actively assist in a surgical intervention.
“During my neurosurgery internship, the surgeon invited me to carry out part of a procedure myself. I was very surprised, but also extremely enthusiastic about the level of trust and involvement.”
Throughout his rotations, Louis was particularly impressed by the collaborative atmosphere within Swedish healthcare teams.
“You really feel that colleagues enjoy teaching students. There is a hierarchy, but it does not prevent a climate of trust from developing, and people feel free to express themselves.”
Another central part of his experience was ”fika”, the Swedish tradition of coffee breaks, which he came to see as an important social and professional moment.
“Whether it was a break to prepare for the day or a moment to unwind after work, fika was always a good opportunity to talk and get to know the people I worked with.”
"I think that Louis’ experience demonstrates the strong mentorship culture and supportive learning environment offered to national and international medical students. His experience also reflects the value of continued collaboration between Lund University and our partner institutions, says Christina Jeppsson, International coordinator responsible for exchange studies for medical students at the Faculty of Medicine."