🇫🇷 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐑. 𝐇𝐎𝐀𝐈 𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 – 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐑

Last year, Lifestart Foundation scholarship student Dr. Hoai, a second-year 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲, was accepted into the one-year 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐃𝐅𝐌𝐒) 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. This outstanding achievement opened a new horizon in her medical journey.

Currently, Dr. Hoai is undertaking the Diagnostic Imaging training programme at the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille), gaining valuable international experience and professional exposure within the French healthcare system.

So, what is it really like for a Vietnamese doctor to train in a French hospital?

For Dr. Hoai, the answer begins with learning to adapt.

When she first arrived in France, she faced a completely new environment. The language, culture, communication with patients and colleagues and even the way doctors work in hospital were all different.

French language was one of her biggest challenges at first, particularly medical French and communicating directly in a hospital setting. Although Hoai had already achieved her DELF B2 certificate before applying for the programme, she quickly discovered that working in a foreign hospital required much more than passing a language examination. She had to keep learning, practising and building her confidence every day.

But these challenges became some of her most valuable learning experiences.

During her training, Hoai has had the opportunity to develop her knowledge and skills in Diagnostic Imaging, particularly in chest, cardiovascular, breast and genitourinary imaging.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Young doctors are encouraged to analyse cases independently, form their own diagnostic opinions and then discuss their reasoning with supervising doctors. For Hoai, this has helped her develop not only her knowledge but also her ability to think critically and take responsibility for her clinical assessments.

One experience she particularly values is discussing difficult cases with French doctors and receiving detailed feedback on individual findings in the images and reports. These discussions have shown her that in Diagnostic Imaging, even a small sign can sometimes change the direction of a diagnosis.

She has also been impressed by the systematic organisation of the French healthcare system and the close collaboration between different medical specialties. For Hoai, these experiences have offered a different perspective on how medical knowledge can be shared, discussed and continuously developed.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐇𝐨𝐚𝐢’𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.

She hopes to bring what she has learned back to Vietnam, share her experiences with colleagues and younger doctors and contribute to a more active culture of professional learning and exchange. Most importantly, she wants to continue applying the spirit of curiosity, independent thinking and continuous learning that she has experienced in France to her own medical practice in Vietnam.

❤️ 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐇𝐨𝐚𝐢’𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

A Lifestart Foundation medical scholarship recipient since her second year of university in 2018, Hoai has continued to receive support throughout her medical education and Residency training. From a scholarship student in Vietnam to a doctor undertaking specialist training in France, her journey reflects years of determination, hard work and opportunities to keep learning.

Now, she is gaining knowledge and experience that she hopes to bring home and share with others.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

We are incredibly proud to continue following Dr. Hoai’s journey and look forward to seeing where her learning takes her next.

👉 You can read more about Dr. Hoai in the links below:

🔸Introducing new medical scholarship student Hoai: bit.ly/4bcjuK5

🔸A laptop donation for Hoai: bit.ly/41hNG2L

🔸Hoai achieved an excellent GPA of 4.0 out of 4.0 in the first semester of year 5: bit.ly/4aggGuf

🔸LSF medical scholarships’ success story: bit.ly/3JZolT6

🔸LSF medical scholarship students graduate with top honors: bit.ly/4bCC8Ld

🔸Congratulations to LSF medical graduates on gaining Residency program admission: bit.ly/3yitB1D

🔸Congratulations Dr. Hoai on her graduation: bit.ly/43efJ5F

🔸An Update from Dr. Hoai: bit.ly/4n8JvPz

🔸Dr. Hoai goes to France: t.ly/3MOoI

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📌 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: t.ly/0pF5n

If you like and support what Lifestart Foundation is doing across so many projects, please consider a donation, joining our Monthly Members Club, or running a fundraising event for us. More information can be found at www.lifestartfoundation.org.au

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𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫
𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐤 𝐇𝐮𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐠 (𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟏–𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟓)

The Lifestart Foundation team is profoundly grateful for the unwavering support of Dr. Wong's Trust. His kindness and enduring legacy, preserved through the provisions of his will, ensure that his philanthropic work continues to fund meaningful projects well into the future.

Thanks to Dr. Wong’s extraordinary generosity, the Lifestart Foundation has awarded 𝟐𝟐 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 in his name, including 𝟏𝟔 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, and 𝟏 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. Among the scholarship recipients, 𝟓 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 are currently completing their residency programs.

Even in his passing, Dr. Wong’s generosity of spirit continues to leave a lasting and transformative impact.

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𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐤 𝐇𝐮𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐠 (𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟏–𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟓)

Born in China in 1931 to pharmacist parents, Dr. Geok Hua Wong endured significant challenges early in life. Amidst political turmoil and war, his family relocated to Singapore around 1940. During the Japanese occupation of Singapore in 1942, Dr. Wong, then just 12 years old, and his parents were detained in Changi Prison. Despite the hardships of internment, Dr. Wong cultivated a deep passion for learning, using every resource available to him.

After their release in 1945, Dr. Wong spent a few years in Singapore before traveling alone to Melbourne in 1949 at the age of 18 to pursue higher education. He graduated as a doctor from the University of Melbourne in 1955 and later specialized in Psychiatry. Over a distinguished career spanning public hospitals and private practice, Dr. Wong also provided expert testimony in high-profile criminal cases.

Beyond his medical career, Dr. Wong was a devoted patron of the arts, with his name inscribed as a major donor at the National Gallery of Victoria. Following his passing in 2015, a Trust was established to continue his legacy of generosity.

The Trust supports initiatives that align with Dr. Wong’s vision of benefiting the community through measurable outcomes.

Dr. Wong’s legacy lives on through the Trust’s continued commitment to meaningful philanthropy, honoring his lifelong dedication to community, health, and the arts.

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🌟 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐂𝐘, 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 🌟

Dear Lifestart Foundation Community,

We invite you to leave a lasting impact by considering a bequest to Lifestart Foundation in your will. Your generosity can ensure that our mission continues to thrive, leaving a legacy of positive change for generations to come.

💙 Why Choose a Bequest? A bequest is a powerful way to support Lifestart Foundation. By including us in your will, you contribute to building a better future for those in need.

📜 How to Include Lifestart Foundation in Your Will:
1️⃣ Speak to your legal advisor to ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
2️⃣ Specify Lifestart Foundation's details: [Include Lifestart Foundations legal name, address, and any specific instructions].
3️⃣ Let us know! We would love to express our gratitude and welcome you to our Legacy Circle.

🙏 Thank you for being the heartbeat of Lifestart Foundation. Together, we can create a legacy of compassion and change.

For more information or to notify us of your bequest, please visit www.lifestartfoundation.org.au or contact us directly.

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