The elective training courses has been designed in various pattern from 2 weeks to 8 weeks, flexible seasons during year (from spring to winter), and multi-disciplinary fields with at least 2 weeks in one specialty. Specialty departments supply training courses including an orientation and introduction in the clinical wards, small discussion groups and team works for solving problems in the bed-sides, clinical practices under UMP faculty members’ supervision and self-education.
The elective training course helps foreign students understanding common healthcare problems in the Southern of Vietnam and improving their communication, and clinical skills during their internship. Additionally, foreign students have an opportunity to live in intercultural with Vietnamese medical students and to explore society and culture in Vietnam..
UMP Departments supply the Short-term Elective Program for International students
UMP departments |
Minimum times |
UMP departments |
Minimum times |
Tropical Diseases |
2 weeks |
Neurosurgery |
2 weeks |
Obstetrics & Gynecology |
2 weeks |
Urology |
2 weeks |
Pediatrics |
2 weeks |
Anesthesiology |
2 weeks |
Orthopedics |
2 weeks |
Cardiovascular surgery |
2 weeks |
Dermatology |
2 weeks |
Respiratory |
2 weeks |
Neurology – stroke unit |
2 weeks |
Gastrointestinal surgery |
2 weeks |
Emergency |
2 weeks |
Laboratory |
2 weeks |
Intensive care |
2 weeks |
Nursing |
2 weeks |
Diagnostic imaging/radiology |
2 weeks |
Thoracic - vascular surgery |
2 weeks |
Physical Therapy |
2 weeks |
Hepatobiliary & pancreatic surgery |
2 weeks |
Cardiology |
2 weeks |
Pharmacology |
2 weeks |
Gastroenterology |
2 weeks |
Proctology |
2 weeks |
Oncology |
2 weeks |
Ophthalmology |
2 weeks |
Endocrinology |
2 weeks |
Microbiology |
2 weeks |
Required Application Documents
International Students have to prepare these following documents and submit directly to the Office of International Relations at least 6 weeks prior to the beginning of the elective training course:
Application should be addressed to
1. International Realations Department
Email: htqt@ump.edu.vn
2. Mr. Huynh Toan, responsible for intership
Email: huynh.toan.1911@gmail.com
Accommodation
Address: 52 – 56 Tan Da st., District 5
Tel: 84 28 38 554435 Fax: 84 8 38 552424
Email: reservationthienhong@arcencielhotel.com.vn www.arcencielhotel.com.vn
Address: 896 Nguyen Trai st., Ward 14, District 5
Tel: 84 28 3855 7364
Website: https://www.traveloka.com/vi-vn/hotel/vietnam/sao-mai-hotel-1000000617566
Address: 51 Tran Xuan Hoa st., Ward 7, District 5
Tel: 84 28 3950 7850
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Hotel-Resort/Kh%C3%A1ch-S%E1%BA%A1n-Thanh-Lan-192109194701874/
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