5 Villages
One mission: Better Community Health.
Family & Community Medicine
The Family Adoption Programme connects MBBS training with real homes and villages across Timor-Leste.
A landmark initiative under the NMC CBME Curriculum
Family Adoption Programme
Connecting medical education with real lives. Our students are stepping into communities to learn, serve, and make a lasting difference.
The programme is active across 5 villages in Timor-Leste.
Beyond textbooks. Beyond classrooms. Into hearts and homes. For a healthier Timor-Leste.
5Villages
CBMENMC Curriculum
Year 1Family Partnerships Begin
PreventiveCare & Health Education
How Students Serve Families
Building doctors. Strengthening communities. Transforming lives.
Student–Family Partnerships
Building trust, understanding and lifelong impact.
Preventive Care & Health Education
Promoting wellness, preventing illness.
Together, we create a healthier tomorrow. Thank you to our community partners for welcoming us into your lives.
Family Adoption Programme
See How Community Medicine Fits the MBBS Pathway
Family visits begin in the first professional year and continue through the CBME curriculum.