Welcoming Yixian's New Talents: 2026 Onboarding Programme Concludes Successfully

In July 2026, more than 300 aspiring new staff members embarked on their careers by stepping through the historic gates of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital (SYSMH), Sun Yat-sen University. Taking on roles across clinical medicine, nursing, medical technology, research, and administration, they began a new chapter in their medical journeys.

New employee check-in site

The pre-job training program for new employees commenced on July 20 and ran through July 24. The Human Resources Department, together with relevant functional departments, clinical Party branches, and the Youth League Committee planned a five-day thematic training program across multiple sections, enabling new employees to gain an in-depth understanding of the hospital's history, culture, rules and regulations.

Training venues

A message from the hospital leadership

New staff received a warm welcome from Professor Chen Yangxin, President of SYSMH during their onboarding "first lesson." In his address, he encouraged the new staff to stay true in their original mission, embrace responsibilities with courage, and continuously sharpen their professional skills. He also urged them to align their personal growth with the hospital's pursuit of high-quality development. A new staff representative also took the stage, expressing pride in joining the Yat-sen family and vowing to fulfill their duties with dedication and commitment.

Address by Professor Chen Yangxin

Mr. Yang Jianlin, Secretary of SYSMH, then took the audience on a journey through the hospital's 191-year history, reminding them of the generations of medical workers who had devoted themselves to serving the community and advancing healthcare. He encouraged them to draw on the wisdom of the past and follow the "One Body, Two Wings" strategy as their roadmap. "Carry forward the Yat-sen spirit and grow together with the hospital," he urged, calling on the newcomers to become part of the hospital's shared future.

Address by Secretary Yang Jianlin

A special lecture delivered by Professor Wang Tinghuai of Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, on "The Medical Spirit in the New Era and the Reshaping of Professional Values."

Professor Tang Yamei, Vice President, and Deputy Secretary Zhang Liangyou then addressed the new staff, sharing insights into the hospital's development journey. They emphasized the importance of humanistic values in medical care and offered young employees practical guidance for their professional growth.

Lecture by Professor Tang Yamei

Lecture by Deputy Secretary Zhang Liangyou

The training program also invited a number of experts to share their insights from various perspectives, including psychological adjustment, cutting-edge medical advances, patriotic commitment, and talent development.

One of the most memorable parts of the training was a visit to the hospital museum, where new staff explored 191 years of history through old photos, medical artifacts, and stories of early pioneers. The experience turned the hospital's legacy into something tangible—not just a timeline, but a compass for the future.

On July 24, the final day of the pre-job training, all new employees participated in a team-building activity themed "Beating the Drums with Passion, Marching Forward with Compassion". Through ice-breakers, a team drumming session, and group presentations, new colleagues quickly bonded, built trust, and created lasting memories together.

ice-breaking and team-building activities