During 12 days in Can Tho,
students from Australia had many experiences not only in studying but also in
extracurricular activities on the sidelines of the course.
Overcoming language barriers with the help of volunteers from Can
Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Newcastle students could easily
communicate with Vietnamese patients as well as understand more about the
working procedures of the imaging diagnostic departments at different hospitals.
Tomislav Sindija, a student from the Radiology Department, said: "I
learned a lot from this course. Vietnamese patients are very friendly and
cooperative. The technical steps are not too different from what I learned. We
were in the best conditions to study. Thanks very much".
Besides, the course happened when
the vibe of Lunar New Year was just around the corner. In order for Australian students
to experience some features of Vietnamese traditional New Year, the Scientific
Research and International Cooperation Office organized a small cozy year-end
party at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy on January 27th
(means December 23rd in the lunar calendar). At the party, Newcastle
University students had the opportunity to enjoy traditional Vietnamese dishes,
take photos with apricot flowers, symbolic flowers for the Southern springtime
of Vietnam. In particular, all Australian students received “li xi” which were red envelopes
contained lucky money from Assoc.Prof. NGUYEN Trung
Kien - Rector of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
Under the careful planning, the
internship ended well with many compliments and thanks from Newcastle
University students to administrators, lecturers, and students from Can Tho
University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
*Pictures of the practice course:
Newcastle
University’s students practiced at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy’s
Hospital and some hospitals at Can Tho City
A workshop was guided by Newcastle University’s lecturers
A case
discussion session and a appreciation letter was given to the Department of
Imaging Diagnosis at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy’s Hospital
A small cozy year-end party with students from
Kangaroo’s country
The preparation for the year–end party
Assoc.Prof. NGUYEN Trung Kien - Rector of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy gave lucky money to
Australian students
Assoc. Prof. NGUYEN
Trung Kien and students.
For further information, please contact:
Scientific Research & International Cooperation
Office
Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
179 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City,
Vietnam
Telephone: (84) 292
3739809; Email: ico@ctump.edu.vn