Celebrating five years of partnership with NOVA Medical School

Some of the 2023 cohort (comprised of 3 groups in total), outside the hospital by the Mildmay sign

For the past five years, Mildmay has partnered with NOVA Medical School in Lisbon to offer nutrition and dietetics students hands-on experience in specialist HIV, homelessness and post-detox care.

Each year, a group of students comes over from Lisbon and joins our multidisciplinary team, working directly with patients on projects like meal satisfaction surveys, nutritional audits, and service improvements. Their work supports their learning while helping us strengthen the care we provide.

In 2025, all four student projects were accepted for presentation at the British Dietetic Association research symposium, the most successful year yet.

This partnership brings fresh perspectives into the hospital, supports innovation, and reflects a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes.

We're proud to continue this collaboration and to support the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Some of the students from the 2024 group with George, our Facilities Manager in the hospital reception.

Read the full story on our hospital website to learn more about the students' work, their research, and where they are now.