“Vinmec and Ho Chi Minh City National University Join Forces to Enhance Healthcare Quality”

Building a Modern and Integrated Healthcare Ecosystem Together

The collaboration between Vinmec and Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) marks a significant step forward in creating a connected ecosystem of healthcare, education, and research. This is part of Vinmec’s long-term strategy to establish an international standard training-research-clinical system in Vietnam, with VNU-HCM being one of the first units Vinmec has partnered with.

Modern healthcare is inseparable from education and science and technology. Therefore, combining clinical practice, applied research, and multidisciplinary training will provide a foundation for new breakthroughs in community healthcare.

“In the context of global development, the healthcare and wellness industries will witness a strong shift towards an integrated model of medicine and other sciences such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and more. This integration will create highly applicable scientific products to support doctors in their practice. The collaboration between a healthcare provider and an educational institution is a step towards building an innovative ecosystem for both entities,” said Professor Dr. Tran Trung Dung, CEO of Vinmec Healthcare System, regarding the current healthcare development trend.

Professor Dr. Tran Trung Dung, CEO of Vinmec Healthcare System, speaks at the signing ceremony

With its extensive network of hospitals and clinics across Vietnam, Vinmec can conduct large-scale scientific research, which few healthcare providers can accomplish. Additionally, Vinmec’s vast international collaborations provide an ideal practical environment to materialize training and research initiatives from VNU-HCM’s experts, lecturers, and leading scientists.

Vinmec aims to accompany VNU-HCM in establishing an innovative ecosystem in healthcare, not only training skilled doctors but also developing scientists with a multidisciplinary and innovative mindset. This approach will enhance their flexibility in technology application and development, bringing Vietnamese medicine to a new era, quickly integrating with global medical advancements.

Collaborating to Develop High-Quality Human Resources for Vietnam’s Healthcare Sector

Associate Professor Dr. Vu Hai Quan, Director of VNU-HCM, affirmed, “To create humane values for society, entities need to collaborate sincerely and strategically. Both VNU-HCM and Vinmec possess unique strengths and resources, and by sharing and effectively utilizing these through long-term cooperation, we can maximize the advantages of each side, contributing to the overall development of Vietnam’s healthcare sector.”

Associate Professor Dr. Vu Hai Quan, Director of VNU-HCM, speaks at the signing ceremony

The two entities will jointly develop a comprehensive ecosystem focusing on major priorities to enhance professional capabilities and cultivate a high-quality successor team for Vietnam’s healthcare sector. Vinmec and VNU-HCM will collaborate on curriculum development and academic material compilation, ensuring practicality in both hospital and university settings. Additionally, Vinmec will dispatch lecturers and experts to directly engage in teaching and clinical practice guidance for students. VNU-HCM students will have opportunities to learn and gain experience at Vinmec’s international-standard medical facilities through internship programs, providing them with a crucial stepping stone to becoming comprehensive healthcare professionals, excelling in both expertise and clinical practice, and ready for global integration.

In terms of scientific research, the two sides will discuss and collaborate on highly applicable research topics, especially those involving modern technologies like AI and Big Data in medicine. Vinmec and VNU-HCM aim to develop joint research groups, leveraging each other’s strengths to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare efficiency.

Professor Dr. Tran Trung Dung, CEO of Vinmec Healthcare System, and Associate Professor Dr. Vu Hai Quan, Director of VNU-HCM, represent the two sides in the cooperation agreement

By combining a strong academic foundation with practical implementation capabilities, the collaboration is expected to bring about breakthroughs in education and healthcare innovation. It also lays the foundation for a cooperative model between the public and non-public sectors in human resource development, ultimately contributing to enhanced community healthcare quality in the future.