COIL
Collaborative Online International Learning: Crossing Borders in Health Professions Education (2026)
Program Title (AHEGS):
Collaborative Online International Learning: Crossing Borders in Health Professions Education
Unit Set Code: CC-ACT1018
Program Description (AHEGS):
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences students enrolled in this program participate in an online curriculum alongside peers representing diverse health professions, cultures and nations, in a global classroom environment. Students collaborate within small, interprofessional, and intercultural teams to deepen their understanding of global healthcare challenges and explore innovative solutions.
Program Information:
Through a series of four 2-hour online sessions delivered via Zoom, students work in small, diverse teams to explore global healthcare challenges and co-design innovative, patient-centred solutions. The program fosters a safe and engaging space for students to share cultural perspectives, develop mutual understanding, and participate in structured intercultural and interprofessional activities.
A key feature of the program is the use of adaptive AI simulation, which helps deepen students’ cultural competence and reflective practice.
This collaborative program prepares future healthcare professionals to lead and deliver inclusive, culturally responsive care across global and diverse settings.
Location: Online
Duration: 4 (2 hours) sessions spread over 3-4 weeks, totalling 8 hours
Dates: Thursday, 8th October, Tuesday 13th October, Thursday 15th October, Tuesday 20th October.
Session Times: 6-8pm (Melbourne time)
Selection criteria: Selected students need to have completed 48 credit points at the time of application (undergraduate), a minimum WAM 60%, exemplary track-record. Further selection criteria may apply.
Application process: EOI form for COIL: https://monash.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7ZF64WLkpb5f2wm
Contact: coil.fmnhs@monash.edu
Application Deadline: Monday, 31st August 2026
Degree/Disciplines eligible to apply:
Eligible students within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University Australia, and Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia.
At the conclusion of the program, you must submit a 500 word reflection on your experience within 2 weeks of completing the program.
Please note that students who complete their Monash course prior to the conclusion of the COIL program will not be able to have their participation reflected on their academic transcript. However, they will be awarded a COIL certificate upon successful completion of all program requirements.