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I. Introduction

1. Establishment and Development History   

The Faculty of Medicine of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) was established in July 1979 to meet the need of medical education in Mekong Delta. With the desire to constitute and elevate the medical sciences and healthcare system in Mekong area, the Faculty of Medicine has imposed the forefront of health education which enabled the optimism of the healthcare innovation in the region. Since December 2002, when CTUMP was established, the Faculty of Medicine has become one of the CTUMP’s faculties which is responsible for multiple training programs and research related to medical sciences.

In the early years of its establishment, the faculty lacked both managerial and professional staff. After more than 40 years of establishment and development, the Faculty of Medicine now has quite complete and modern facilities; a team of highly qualified staff with a full range of specialties, meeting the needs of training medical human resources for the Mekong Delta region and the whole country.

Since December 2002, when CTUMP was established, the Faculty of Medicine has become one of the CTUMP’s faculties which is responsible for multiple training programs and research related to medical sciences.

2. Mission

The Faculty is devoted to provide a wide range of training programs including Undergraduate (Medical Doctor), Postgraduate (Master, Residency, Clinical Specialist Level I and II) and many other training programs (Medical Certificates, Clinical Attachment, Short-term Training Courses, Certificates of Medical Technology (Technician), Bachelor of Medical Technology (Technologist), In-service Medical Doctor). On the other hand, the Faculty is also assigned to maintain continuing medical education (CME), applying and transferring medical technology as well as conducting medical research.

In addition to political duties, the Faculty is also involved in multiple other responsibilities consisting of boosting international cooperation in all fields, stimulating and supporting studying as well as performing self-training for the university staffs and gradually standardize the qualifications of lecturers to efficiently conduct various types of education programs. Moreover, it is imperative to renew the syllabus and teaching methods which are shifting to student-centered teaching and problem-based learning; to develop and complete the curriculum and simultaneously make an educational evaluation objectively. Besides, the task of upgrading and modernizing the infrastructure and teaching facilities; and applying achievements of information technology into teaching and learning.

Likewise, it is also responsible for participating in social activities and carrying out the increasing responsibilities to the community. All of these activities are aimed at fulfilling the increasing demands of the society in health education as well as ensuring that the resources of the university scientists   are not only sufficient in number but also being competent in capability to handle the complex challenges in the coming eras.

II. Organization

1. Board of dean

 

Name

Contact

Dean

LE Van Minh, MD, PhD

(+84) 989369975

lvminh@ctump.edu.vn

Vice Dean

LE Minh Ly, MD, PhD

(+84) 913145424

lmly@ctump.edu.vn

TRAN Thai Thanh Tam, MD, PhD

 

ttttam@ctump.edu.vn

2. Administration office

No.

Name

Position

Contact

1

Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang

Chief Administrator

(+84) 817973398

nthithuytrang@ctump.edu.vn

2

Le Thị Gai

Administration officer, secretary

(+84) 917697929

ltgai@ctump.edu.vn

3

Nguyen Hoang Tin

Assistant to undergraduate training

 

nhtin@ctump.edu.vn

4

Pham Thanh Thao

Assistant to graduate training

(+84) 834010394

ptthao@ctump.edu.vn

5

Vo Van Thi

Assistant to science research and international cooperation

 

vvthi@ctump.edu.vn

6

Dang Van Lanh

Assistant to assets and equipment

(+84) 939777338

dvlanh@ctump.edu.vn

7

Le Chi Linh

Assistant to student activities

 

lclinh@ctump.edu.vn

3. Departments

No.

Inter-departments

Head of departments

Contact

1

Anatomy

Assoc.Prof. Vo Huynh Trang, MD, PhD

0989576785

vhtrang@ctump.edu.vn

2

Histo-Embryology

Nguyen Van Doi, MD, MSc

0979997538

nvdoi@ctump.edu.vn

3

Physiology

Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Trung Kien, MD, PhD

0943848691

ntkien@ctump.edu.vn

4

Biochemistry

Tran Thi Thu Thao, MD, MSc

0908659946

tttthao@ctump.edu.vn

5

Microbiology

Nguyen Thi Hai Yen, MD, PhD

0908600366

nthyen@ctump.edu.vn

6

Parasitology

Le Thi Cam Ly, MD, MSc

ltcly@ctump.edu.vn

7

Pathology

Nguyen Hong Phong, MD, PhD

0988233540

nhphong@ctump.edu.vn

8

Pathophysiology – Immunology

Do Hoang Long, MD, PhD

0941366878

dhlong@ctump.edu.vn

9

Radiology

Nguyen Vu Dang, MD, PhD

0944093977

nvdang@ctump.edu.vn

10

Haematology

Le Thi Hoang My, MD, PhD

0941366878

lthmy@ctump.edu.vn

11

Internal Medicine

Assoc.Prof. Tran Viet An, MD, PhD

0939060818

tvan@ctump.edu.vn

12

Surgery

Assoc.Prof. Pham Van Nang, MD, PhD

0903971599

pvnang@ctump.edu.vn

13

Obstetrics

Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Van Lam, MD, PhD

0913974351

nvlam@ctump.edu.vn

14

Pediatrics

Bui Quang Nghia, MD, PhD

0918398788

bqnghia@ctump.edu.vn

15

Anesthesia – Resuscitation

Vu Van Kim Long, MD, Specialist level 2

vvklong@ctump.edu.vn

16

Otorhinolaryngology

Nguyen Trieu Viet, MD, PhD

0913708007

ntviet@ctump.edu.vn

17

Ophthalmology

Le Minh Ly, MD, PhD

lmly@ctump.edu.vn

18

Infectiology

Le Cong Hanh, MD, MSc

lchanh@ctump.edu.vn

19

Tuberculosis

Tran Thanh Hung, MD, PhD

0913185681

tthung@ctump.edu.vn

20

Dermatology

Assoc.Prof. Huynh Van Ba, MD, PhD

0908831414

hvba@ctump.edu.vn

21

Rehabilitation

MD. Nguyen Duong Hanh

0918822294

ndhanh@ctump.edu.vn

22

Neurology

Le Van Minh, MD, PhD

0989369975

lvminh@ctump.edu.vn

23

Psychiatry

Nguyen Van Thong, MD, MSc

0965050818

nvthong@ctump.edu.vn

24

Family Medicine

Thai Thi Ngoc Thuy, MD, PhD

0946453787

ttnthuy@ctump.edu.vn

25

Oncology

Le Thanh Vu, MD, Specialist level 2

0905638414

ltvu@ctump.edu.vn

26

Orthopedic

Nguyen Thanh Tan, MD,PhD

0989017503

nttan@ctump.edu.vn

27

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Van Lam, MD, PhD

0913974351

nvlam@ctump.edu.vn

III. Education programs

1. Undergraduate

CURRICULUM CONTENT

The content of the curriculum is presented in the following table.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING

No.

Subjects

Total

credits

Theoretical

credits

Practical

credits

General Knowledge

19

18

1

1

Philosophy of Marxism and Leninism

3

3

0

2

Political Economy of Marxism and Leninism

2

2

0

3

Ideology of Ho Chi Minh

2

2

0

4

History of Vietnamese Communist Party

2

2

0

5

Scientific Socialism

2

2

0

6

Professional English I

3

3

0

7

Professional English II

3

3

0

8

General Informatics

2

1

1

No.

Subjects

Total

credits

Theoretical

credits

Practical

credits

Basic Knowledge of the Health Sector

18

14

4

9

Biology and Genetics

3

2

1

10

Biophysics

3

2

1

11

Chemistry

3

2

1

12

Applied Informatics

2

1

1

13

Medical Probability and Statistics

2

2

0

14

Medical Psychology – Medical Ethics

2

2

0

15

Methods of Research in Health Sciences

1

1

0

16

Behavioral Science and Health Education

2

2

0

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING

No.

Subjects

Total

credits

Theoretical

credits

Practical

credits

Basic Knowledge of General Medicine

47

30

17

17

Anatomy I

3

2

1

18

Anatomy II

3

2

1

19

Histology - Embryology

3

2

1

20

Physiology I

2

2

0

21

Physiology II

3

2

1

22

Biochemistry

3

2

1

23

Microbiology

3

2

1

24

Parasitology

3

2

1

25

Pathology

2

1

1

26

Pathophysiology – Immunology

3

2

1

27

Pharmacology

3

2

1

28

Basics of Nursing

2

1

1

29

Epidemiology

2

1

1

30

Radiology

2

1

1

31

Basics of Hematology

2

1

1

32

Practical Surgery

2

1

1

33

Healthcare Organization and Management – National Health Policies

3

2

1

34

Environmental Sciences and Environmental Health

3

2

1

Optional courses (1 of 4)

2

 

 

35

Health Insurance

2

1

1

Hospital Management

2

1

1

Infection Control

2

1

1

Dietetics – Food Hygiene and Safety

2

1

1

No.

Subjects

Total

credits

Theoretical

credits

Practical

credits

Professional Knowledge of General Medicine

85

31

54

36

Pre-clinical Skills I

2

0

2

37

Pre-clinical Skills II

2

0

2

38

Basics of Internal Medicine I

3

1

2

39

Basics of Internal Medicine II

3

1

2

40

Basics of Surgery I

3

1

2

41

Basics of Surgery II

3

1

2

42

Internal Medicine I

3

1

2

43

Internal Medicine II

3

1

2

44

Internal Medicine III

3

1

2

45

Internal Medicine IV

3

1

2

46

Surgery I

3

1

2

47

Surgery II

3

1

2

48

Surgery III

3

1

2

49

Obstetrics I

3

1

2

50

Obstetrics II

3

1

2

51

Obstetrics III

3

1

2

52

Pediatrics I

3

1

2

53

Pediatrics II

3

1

2

54

Pediatrics III

3

1

2

55

Anesthesia – Resuscitation

2

1

1

56

Traditional Medicine

2

1

1

57

Odontology – Stomatology

2

1

1

58

Otorhinolaryngology

2

1

1

59

Ophthalmology

2

1

1

60

Infectiology

2

1

1

61

Tuberculosis

2

1

1

62

Dermatology

2

1

1

63

Rehabilitation

2

1

1

64

Neurology

2

1

1

65

Psychiatry

2

1

1

66

Clinical Pharmacology

2

1

1

67

Community Survey

2

0

2

68

Family Medicine

2

1

1

69

Basics of Oncology

2

1

1

No.

Subjects

Total

credits

Theoretical

credits

Practical

credits

Optional Professional Knowledge of General Medicine

7

 

 

Group 1

2

 

 

70

Maritime Medicine

2

1

1

Disaster Medicine

1

1

0

Sports Medicine

1

1

0

Plastic, Regenerative and Aesthetic Medicine

1

1

0

Group 2

2

 

 

71

Functional Exploration

2

1

1

Clinical Biochemistry

1

1

0

Clinical Allergy

1

1

0

Forensic Medicine

1

1

0

Toxicology

2

1

1

Group 3

3

 

 

72

Internal Medicine Orientation

3

0

3

Surgery Orientation

3

0

3

Obstetrics Orientation

3

0

3

Pediatrics Orientation

3

0

3

73

Actual clinical practice

2

0

2

GRAND TOTAL

180

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conditional Credits

 

 

 

1

Physical education

3

1

2

2

Vietnamese I

2

2

0

3

Vietnamese II

2

2

0

4

Vietnamese III

3

2

1

5

Vietnamese IV

1

1

0

 

Total

11

8

3

c2. Postgraduate

No.

Inter-departments

Education programs

1

Anatomy

Master of Morphology

2

Pathology

3

Physiology

Master of Functional Medicine

4

Biochemistry

5

Microbiology

Master of Microbiology – Parasitology

6

Parasitology

7

Radiology

Radiology Residency

Specialist level 1 in Radiology

Specialist level 2 in Radiology

8

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine Residency

Master of Internal Medicine

Specialist level 1 in Internal Medicine

Specialist level 1 in Resuscitation & Emergency

Specialist level 2 in Internal Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy in Internal Medicine

9

Surgery

Surgery Residency

Master of Surgery

Specialist level 1 in Surgery

Specialist level 2 in Surgery

Specialist level 2 in Urology

Doctor of Philosophy in Surgery

Doctor of Philosophy in Urology

10

Obstetrics

Obstetrics Residency

Specialist level 1 in Obstetrics

Specialist level 2 in Obstetrics

11

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Residency

Master of Pediatrics

Specialist level 1 in Pediatrics

Specialist level 2 in Pediatrics

12

Anesthesia – Resuscitation

Specialist level 1 in Anesthesia - Resuscitation

13

Otorhinolaryngology

Otorhinolaryngology Residency

Specialist level 1 in Otorhinolaryngology

Specialist level 2 in Otorhinolaryngology

14

Ophthalmology

Specialist level 1 in Ophthalmology

Specialist level 2 in Ophthalmology

15

Tuberculosis

Specialist level 1 in Tuberculosis

16

Dermatology

Dermatology Residency

Master of Internal Medicine (Dermatology)

Specialist level 1 in Dermatology

Specialist level 2 in Dermatology

17

Rehabilitation

Specialist level 1 in Rehabilitation

18

Neurology

Neurology Residency

Master of Internal Medicine (Neurology)

Specialist level 1 in Neurology

Specialist level 2 in Neurology

19

Psychiatry

Specialist level 1 in Psychiatry

20

Family Medicine

Specialist level 1 in Family Medicine

21

Oncology

Oncology Residency

Specialist level 1 in Oncology

Specialist level 2 in Oncology

22

Orthopedic

Orthopedic Residency

Specialist level 1 in Orthopedic

Specialist level 2 in Orthopedic

23

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Specialist level 1 in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

IV. EDUCATION ACTIVITIES (FROM 2020 – 2022)

1. Introduction

Faculty of Medicine includes:

- 4 main specialty

+ Internal Medicine

+ Surgery

+ Obstetrics

+ Pediatrics

- Other specialties

+ Radiology

+ Anesthesia – Resuscitation

+ Otorhinolaryngology

+ Ophthalmology

+ Dermatology

+ Rehabilitation

+ Oncology

+ Orthopedic

+ Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

- Medical basics

+ Anatomy

+ Histology - Embryology

+ Physiology

+ Biochemistry

+ Microbiology

+ Parasitology

+ Pathology

+ Pathophysiology – Immunology

2. Teaching methods

- Theoretical teaching includes 2 forms: face-to-face at the lecture hall and online through google meeting or zoom application.

- Practical teaching: teaching in laboratories for basic and fundamental sciences such as physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, parasitology,… Students learn directly on models or mock patients at the skills training unit before practicing in hospitals. For specialized subjects, students have access to real patients at the hospital, and teach and learn through medical case reviews and case studies.

- Self-study instruction includes self-study and group study through writing essays, recording videos, presenting seminars,...

3. Methods of assessment and testing

- Testing knowledge through the final exam in many forms, such as multiple-choice questions, picture questions, fill-in-the-blank questions,...

- Testing skills through a clinical exam such as a Q&A exam or a clinical situation.

4. Training activities

- Undergraduate training

+ Formulating programs and plans for teaching and learning and presiding over the organization of the training process of one or several disciplines; organizing and directing other activities in the general program and teaching plan of the University.

+ Appraising the course syllabus and the bank of exam questions assigned by the University; research and improve teaching and learning methods; propose to develop a plan to supplement and maintain equipment for teaching, practice and scientific experiments.

+ Organize activities to support students in scientific research, medical thematic, conferences, and seminars for students besides organizing students to practice clinical in local hospitals.

+ Considering recognition and reward for students volunteering to support the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic.

- Graduate training comprises reviewing, editing, and developing detailed course outlines and graduate training programs according to the respective curriculum framework for postgraduate levels, including specialist level I, specialist level II, master, residency, and doctor.

- Continuing education: the medical faculty has 59 continuing education programs registered for training at the center of service and training according to social needs.

V. RESEARCH AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIONS (2020-2022)

SCHOOL YEAR 2020

1. Scientific research activities

- 02 ministerial-level topics

- Provincial/City level project: official acceptance of 01 project, 08 projects under implementation. New approved school year 05 projects.

- School-level topics: the total of basic topics is 183, in which:

 Acceptance of 26 topics (passed: 1 Excellent, 19 Good, 5 Fair, 01 Average).

Ongoing projects: 157 topics.

- Innovations: Ongoing- 05 Innovations, Acceptance: 15 school-level Innovations

- Published 07 issues of Can Tho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy (from 19 to 25).

- The number of articles published in Can Tho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy is 228 articles and about 46 articles in other Medical and Pharmaceutical Journals.

- The number of articles published in international journals in the Scopus list up to now is 117. In which, the number of articles has continuously increased over the school years: 2018-2019 (23 articles), 2019-2020 (35 articles), increased by 1.5 times.

- Publishing Can Tho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy, English issue 02.

2. International cooperation

- Groups in:

There were 29 foreign delegations from the following countries: Belgium, Russia, USA, France, Australia, Thailand, UK, Taiwan, Israel, Italy, Cambodia... with 296 foreigners coming to visit, exchange education, carry out activities. research projects; and study at the University. In which, 18 delegations under the program and project were signed.

Groups out:

The university has sent 72 officials to study and work abroad; including 43 officials who attended seminars, conferences, short-term study, overseas survey visits...; 06 staff from the faculties of Medicine, Nursing & Health, Pharmacy, and Medical Sciences are studying for PhD students in China, Russia, Thailand, Taiwan, Belgium; 05 staff of the Faculty of Stomato-Odontology, Faculty of Medicine pursuing graduate studies in Australia, China, and Taiwan.

SCHOOL YEAR 2021

1. Scientific research activities

- Research at all levels:

+ During the year, 334 projects were carried out at all levels, of which 02 were from Nafosted Fund, 10 were in province/city, 165 at university level (of which 79 were transferred from previous years, assigned to be implemented in the new year study is 86) and 157 student topics.

+ Acceptance of 02 provincial projects, 01 Nafosted Foundation project, 43 school-level projects (getting 04 excellent, 20 good, 18 fair, 01 average) and 13 student projects (1 good, 7 excellent), 2 good, 3 good)

- Innovation initiatives: 20 Innovations School-level and unit-level have been recognized

- Vietnamese magazine: Published 10 issues in Vietnamese (from number 27 to number 36)

- English magazine: published 02 issues in English

- Supporting the staff of 06 Faculty of the University with 24 international articles, 03 English book chapters published.

2. International cooperation

- The team enters: receiving and working with 04 delegations from the UK, Germany, and Taipei on joint training cooperation and career/advancement opportunities for students in the UK, mental health.

- Groups out: 04 lecturers from Faculty of Medicine & Medical Science studying for PhD students (online) in Nursing Management in the Philippines, 01 lecturer in Traditional Medicine and Internal Medicine (traditional medicine) at the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Guangzhou - China.

SCHOOL YEAR 2022

1. Scientific research activities

- Implement the Plan to support international publication in 2022. Support the potential of science and technology for 34 staff, 71 international articles, with a total support of 1 billion 667 million VND in the academic year 2021-2022. Building a Student Team to support international staff with more than 30 students.

- The number of international articles/chapters of the University in 2022 to the present time is 60.

- 33 topics of staff, 124 topics of students.

2. International cooperation

 Group in: 13 foreign delegations (NEO Company, India (2 turns); US CDC Delegation in Vietnam; University of Technology Sydney, Australia; Nexus Company, India; Delegation of Indian Odonto-Stomatology experts; Walailak University, Thailand; Picardie Jules Verne Amiens University (France); University of Arizona, USA; Chenla University Cambodia; AIERAA Company, India; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Van Tuyen, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan ; Prof. Ananda, New York University; MSc. Paul Philips, Ghent University, Belgium)

Group out:  05 turns of 36 cadres participating in medical examination and treatment in Cambodia, 02 university staff studying asnaesthesia and Traditional Medicine; 01 staff of Faculty of ondontology studying short-term in Thailand; 04 staff of Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences studying for PhD students in the Philippines)

- 08 students from Ghent University, Belgium practice nursing at the University. 01 student at the University of Arizona, USA practiced with the Department of Orthopedic Trauma.

VI. LIST OF PARTNERS (CURRENTLY)

PARTNER 2020

1. There are 22 international cooperation programs in progress: 7 new signings, 15 previously signed. Specifically:

1. Education: USA: (1) University of Washington (2019 – 2023), (2) Texas Tech University (2018-2022), (3) VietMD Organization (2018-2021); France: (4) Dordogne Vietnam Medical Association (2018-2020); Belgium: (5) Ghent University (2018-2021), (6) Artevelde University (2018-2023); Australia: (7) Antipodeans Company (2018-2021); Vietnam (8) TH&MB Hai Phong Co.and Big Helper Vietnam Co INC. (2020-2025), (9) Beautiful Life Company (2020-2025).

2. Medical examination and treatment: United States: (10) VAW-Volunteers Around the World (2019-2023) Organization.

3. Comprehensive (Education, Science and Technology and Medical Examination): United States: (11) MEET Organization (2016-2021); France: (12) Perigueux Hospital (2017-2020); Thailand: (13) Mahasarakham University (2018-2022), (14) Khohn Kaen University (2018-2023), (15) Walailak University (2020-2025), (16) Mahidol University (2019-2022); Indonesia: (17) Universitas Ahmad Dadlan (2019-2022); Taiwan: (18) NCU University (2018-2022), (19) China Medical University (2020-2025); China: (20) Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2019-2023); Indonesia: (21) University of Padjadjaran (2019-2023), (22) University of Pancasila (2019-2023);

2. International Student Exchange

- Long-term international students: Cambodian students study long-term in Pharmacy and General Medicine programs (including 13 students); 3 Cambodian students submitted their application to study General Medicine at the School for the academic year 2020-2021 through cooperation with the Asian Institute of Science (AIS).

- Short-term international students: There are 11 groups, including: 02 groups of students from Ghent University, Belgium (03 students) to practice nursing, family medicine, traditional medicine; 05 delegations of Australian students (70 students) to practice in diagnostic imaging, psychology, public health, rehabilitation, biomedicine; 01 delegation of American students (18 students) to practice on community medical examination and treatment.

PARTNER 2021

- International cooperation: signed 05 MOUs with NYCU University (Taiwan), Nexus Overseas Kota (India), 03 Taiwanese hospitals (Hospital: Vinh Dan Kaohsiung, Vinh Dan Taipei, Vinh Dan Taichung - Taiwan)

PARTNER 2022

12 new memorandums of understanding (Chonam, Korea; MEET organization (renewal); Seoul National University; Vietnam - Japan Cultural and Educational Association; Aieraa Company, India; Nexus Company, India)

07 ongoing projects (Wallonie-Bruxelles, Belgium: Family Medicine Project, Pharmaceutical Care Project, Mental Health Project, Laos-Cambodia-Vietnamese Medical Training Capacity Building Project with the University of Harvard Medical School-HAIVN-HCMU, GSU University, USA: Project on Capacity Building through Training to Develop Nursing Curriculum in Vietnam Project on Dental Science Research; Vietnam CBME Project South – Laos – Cambodia “Impact Med” project phase 2 with HAIVN).

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