Graduation Ceremony for the 6th Cohort of the International Master of Public Health Program

Published: 00:00 - 13/10/2022 Author: Nguyễn Thị Kiều Liên 10:15 14/10/2022 Views: 1

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The 6th cohort of the International Master of Public Health program held its graduation ceremony for 21 students, including 18 from Vietnam, 2 from Myanmar, and 1 from Brazil. Three students were recognized for academic excellence, comprising two Vietnamese and one Myanmar national.

On the afternoon of October 12, 2022, at Hanoi Medical University, the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SPMPH) held a graduation ceremony for 21 students of the 6th cohort of the International Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This program is organized by the SPMPH and stands as the first and only formal English-taught program within the medical and pharmaceutical university system in Vietnam, as well as the first international student training program at Hanoi Medical University.

21 New Graduates of the 6th Cohort of the International MPH Program

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. PhD. Nguyen Huu Tu – President of Hanoi Medical University – congratulated the international students on their graduation from the 6th cohort. He emphasized: “Hanoi Medical University is an ideal learning environment with excellent study conditions, comprehensive facilities, a team of highly experienced lecturers, and, notably, the dedication of each faculty member to their students throughout the course. The program also benefited from the participation of many renowned lecturers from various countries and international organizations, and the graduation results today are a testament to that.”

Prof. PhD. Nguyen Huu Tu – President of Hanoi Medical University – delivering his speech at the ceremony

Assoc. Prof. PhD. Le Thi Huong – Dean of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health – speaking at the ceremony

Representing the sponsors, Ms. Cait Unites – Deputy Director of the USAID Health Office in Vietnam – stated: “USAID has supported the Vietnam One Health University Network (VOHUN) and the International MPH program in Vietnam for over 10 years since its inception. The success of the program is the result of the commitment of the leadership and faculty of Hanoi Medical University, along with support from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education and Training. We are very proud to have contributed to the success of this program.”

Ms. Cait Unites – Deputy Director of the USAID Health Office in Vietnam – speaking at the ceremony

At the graduation ceremony, representatives of the international students expressed their gratitude to the lecturers at the SPMPH, noting that the course was highly beneficial, providing them with knowledge in research methodology, health management and organization, and community health care. Students from non-English speaking countries also reported significant improvements in their English proficiency after the course.

New graduates posing for a commemorative photo with the delegates

The 6th cohort of the International Master of Public Health program graduated 21 students, including 18 from Vietnam, 2 from Myanmar, and 1 from Brazil. Three students were recognized for academic excellence, comprising two Vietnamese and one Myanmar national.

- The COVID-19 pandemic directly impacted the enrollment of international students coming to Vietnam.

- The course attracted a large number of international applicants from various countries across Southeast Asia, as well as the UK, USA, Tanzania, Brazil, Liberia, Ghana, etc.

- The one-year curriculum, consisting of 12 modules and a graduation thesis totaling 40 credits, was completed according to schedule. Most modules throughout the year featured international experts from universities in the USA and Australia, as well as international experts based in Vietnam, supporting the program through both in-person and online formats due to COVID-19 restrictions. This presented both a challenge and a great opportunity for Vietnamese lecturers to exchange knowledge and teaching experience, while providing students with the opportunity to study in an international environment.