On March 19 and 20, 2024, Hanoi Medical University solemnly held the 2024 Postgraduate Graduation and Degree Conferral Ceremony.
In this 2024 postgraduate degree conferral session, the University organized the graduation and degree conferral for 1,695 graduates across various categories: Specialist Level I under Project 585; PhD, Specialist Level II; Master’s, and Specialist Level I in various specialties.
Previously, on February 26, 2024, the University held the graduation and degree conferral ceremony for the 45th cohort of Resident Physicians, marking the 50th Anniversary of Resident Physician Training (1974 – 2024).
Attendees at the ceremony included:
PhD. Pham Van Tac – Vice Chairman of the National Medical Council;
PhD. Nguyen Van Quan – Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Training, Ministry of Health, Director of Project 585;
Assoc. Prof. PhD. Nguyen Tuan Hung - Deputy Director of the Department of Organization and Personnel, Ministry of Health, Deputy Director of Project 585;
Ms. Phan Thu Huong – Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Vingroup, Vice Chairwoman of the Thien Tam Fund under Vingroup;
Mr. Ly Minh Tuan – Director of the Thien Tam Fund under Vingroup;
Representatives from Departments of Health, clinical practice hospitals, and employing units;
Representing Hanoi Medical University were:
Prof. PhD. Ta Thanh Van – Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the University Council;
Prof. PhD. Nguyen Huu Tu – Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, President;
Prof. PhD. Doan Quoc Hung – Vice President;
Along with representatives from various Offices, Departments, Schools, Faculties, and Chairs, as well as faculty members who directly supervised the graduates; notably, the presence of the new PhDs, Specialist Level II, and Specialist Level I (Project 585) graduates receiving their degrees.
Opening the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. PhD. Le Minh Giang - Head of the Office of Postgraduate Training, presented the summary report on training programs for PhD, Specialist Level II, Master’s, Resident Physician, Specialist Level I, and Specialist Level I (Project 585) cohorts.
The report by Assoc. Prof. PhD. Le Minh Giang highlighted that the training of Specialist Level I under Project 585 transitioned to Phase 2 with the support of the Thien Tam Fund under Vingroup starting in 2021, aligning with current practical needs. Regarding PhD training: 30 new PhDs across 16 specialties were recognized and received their degrees in this session. For Specialist Level II, Master’s, and Specialist Level I programs: the courses took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to delayed examination schedules and late commencements; students actively participated in pandemic prevention efforts nationwide. Nevertheless, this was also a cohort that witnessed many significant events of Hanoi Medical University: the 120th Anniversary of the University, the 40th Anniversary of the Office of Postgraduate Training, and the 50th Anniversary of Resident Physician Training.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. PhD. Nguyen Huu Tu, on behalf of the University leadership, congratulated the new PhDs, Specialist Level II, and Specialist Level I (Project 585) graduates on completing their courses and expressed his hope that after graduation, they would continue to choose Hanoi Medical University for further advanced studies in the future.
The President also extended his gratitude to the faculty, Schools, Faculties, and Departments for helping students overcome challenges and ensuring the completion of training programs. In his speech, Prof. Tu thanked the Ministry of Health leadership for their continued attention and guidance, expressing his hope that the Ministry would resolve remaining obstacles in postgraduate training activities. He also thanked Project 585 and the Thien Tam Fund under Vingroup for their partnership and sponsorship, and expressed appreciation to the local authorities for sending staff for training, as well as the clinical practice hospitals over the years.
PhD. Pham Van Tac – Vice Chairman of the National Medical Council stated: The Pilot Project to send young volunteer doctors to work in mountainous, remote, border, island, and socio-economically disadvantaged areas, prioritizing 62 poor districts, was implemented by the Ministry of Health in February 2013 with the goal of ensuring the sustainability of high-quality human resources in health. As of December 31, 2023, 699 Specialist Level I doctors under Project 585 have been or are being trained at 05 prestigious medical and pharmaceutical universities: Hanoi Medical University, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Phase 2 of Project 585, starting from 2021, is sponsored by the Thien Tam Fund; with 345 doctors having been trained as Specialist Level I, today 48 young doctors graduated from the Specialist Level I training course, the first cohort sponsored by the Thien Tam Fund.
Mr. Ly Minh Tuan – Director of the Thien Tam Fund under Vingroup shared: The Thien Tam Fund has conducted surveys at hospitals in poor, remote, and isolated districts; and has witnessed the real difficulties faced by the local people in accessing on-site medical examination and treatment, as well as the challenges in transferring patients to higher-level facilities. Therefore, in recent years, the Thien Tam Fund under Vingroup has partnered and sponsored Phase 2 of Project 585.
New PhD Phan Chi Thanh – majoring in Public Health, on behalf of the new PhDs, Specialist Level II, and Specialist Level I (Project 585) graduates receiving their degrees, stated: Today is a momentous day marking a milestone in our lives! We sincerely thank the University, the offices, departments, and chairs for creating the best conditions for us to complete our studies. The study period was extremely challenging, but with the dedicated guidance and support of our teachers, we overcame difficulties and gained access to modern techniques and new treatment methods that bring significant benefits to patients. Our teachers not only taught us knowledge but also ignited our passion for scientific research, love for the profession, and compassion for patients. Teachers always reminded us to cultivate our character and ethics. You will always be role models for us to learn from and follow.
At the ceremony, representatives of the new PhDs, Specialist Level II, and Specialist Level I (Project 585) graduates presented fresh bouquets of flowers as a token of gratitude to the teachers representing the Ministry of Health leadership, Project 585, Hanoi Medical University, the Thien Tam Fund, Departments of Health, and clinical practice facilities.
The organizing committee conducted the signing ceremony for the handover of Specialist Level I doctors under Project 585, including representatives from Project 585, Hanoi Medical University, the Thien Tam Fund under Vingroup, and Departments of Health, witnessed by faculty members involved in training, clinical practice facilities, and employing units.
Following that, the organizing committee announced the decisions to award certificates of merit to students with high academic achievements: 02 new PhDs, 06 Specialist Level II doctors, and 08 Specialist Level I doctors under Project 585.
The organizing committee announced the decisions to recognize qualifications and confer degrees to: 48 new Specialist Level I doctors under Project 585; 30 new PhDs; and 258 new Specialist Level II doctors.
On the afternoon of March 19, 2024, the University held the graduation and degree conferral ceremony for 394 new Master’s and Specialist Level I graduates in the following specialties: Diagnostic Imaging, Dermatology, Allergy, Nursing, Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, Pathology, Biochemistry, Emergency and Intensive Care, Hematology - Blood Transfusion, Medical Technology, Embryology, Tuberculosis, and Cardiovascular Internal Medicine.
On March 20, 2024, the University held the graduation and degree conferral ceremony for 840 new Master’s and Specialist Level I graduates in the following specialties: Surgery, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Rehabilitation, Otorhinolaryngology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Microbiology, Traditional Medicine, Family Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Genetics, Odonto-Stomatology, Epidemiology, Nutrition, Hospital Management, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health.
Source: HMU