On the morning of September 26, 2024, the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SPMPH) solemnly organized the “Welcome to Preventive Medicine Y1 Students 2024” program.
Play performance by Y2DP class
Next was the opening speech by Assoc. Prof. PhD. Le Thi Thanh Xuan, Vice Dean of SPMPH. She expressed her joy in welcoming 103 new students to the Preventive Medicine program in 2024. She conveyed to the new students that to become a competent and dedicated Doctor of Preventive Medicine, they need to strive harder in their studies to graduate on time and contribute more to community health.
Assoc. Prof. PhD. Le Thi Thanh Xuan – Vice Dean of SPMPH delivering the opening speech
Subsequently, Assoc. Prof. PhD. Tran Quynh Anh, Head of the Department of Environmental Health, presented the training program, providing students with knowledge about the major, study progression, career opportunities for Doctors of Preventive Medicine, and possibilities for further study and skill enhancement after graduation.
Assoc. Prof. PhD. Tran Quynh Anh - Head of the Department of Environmental Health - introducing the Doctor of Preventive Medicine training program
From the knowledge about the major, students gained a realistic picture of the work environment, challenges, and opportunities in preventive medicine. Speaker PhD. MD. Phung Lam Toi clarified this through his presentation, which also motivated the new preventive medicine students, who will be the future workforce to carry on and solve the missions of preventive medicine.
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PhD. MD. Phung Lam Toi - Former student of the Doctor of Preventive Medicine program presenting on career realities for Doctors of Preventive Medicine
Students also learned about Youth Union and Association activities and the vibrant extracurricular environment through the presentation by Pham Huy Trang, a Y6 Preventive Medicine student – Former leader of the Hanoi Medical University Volunteer Student Team. This further motivated and inspired them not only to excel in their studies but also to develop soft skills and continuously improve themselves.
Pham Huy Trang – Former leader of the HMU Volunteer Student Team presenting on Youth Union and Association activities
The atmosphere also became lively and exciting with a mini-game segment. Through the riddle-solving game, students gained a better understanding of their major, SPMPH, and its departments.
Mini-game: Secret Door Game
Students enthusiastically participating in answering questions
The welcome program for Y1 Preventive Medicine students was a great success, providing new students with a clear understanding of their major, its role, and importance. This will serve as a foundation and motivation for them to continue their academic journey within the common home of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - Hanoi Medical University.
University and SPMPH leadership, faculty, and Y1 Preventive Medicine students taking a commemorative photo