The Faculty of
Medicine and Pharmacy of Saigon was built up in 1947 in Saigon as a division of the Indochina School of
Medicine in Hanoi. In 1961, it was isolated into the Faculty of
Medicine and Faculty of Pharmacy of Saigon. At that point the Faculty of
Dentistry was established in 1964. Though, in the Resistance zone of the South-East of Vietnam the preparation of restorative staff was given by the College of
Medicine built up in 1965. Following the Reunification of the nation, the University of
Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City was established in 1976 as an incorporation of the previously mentioned schools and was made out of three resources: the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology. The mission of the faculty of
medicine is to form medical doctors with sound knowledge on basic general and medical sciences, modern clinical practice and having the attitude and ethics expected from a graduate
health professional of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The University offers various courses like in Medicine, pharmacy, fundamental science, Odonto-Stomatology. The University holds
journals in medical science, The “Medical Journal of HCM City” is issued quarterly in Ho Chi Minh City, which presents general review articles, original research articles, medical information and forums in order to publicize advanced medical knowledge, achievements and advances in medical techniques. ”Medicine and Life” club is held every Saturday morning to provide people with general knowledge on common illnesses. Other medical clubs focusing on hepatitis, diabetes, and the artificial anus are held monthly to help patients be better aware of their conditions so as to better care for themselves and more effectively cooperate with the doctors in disease follow-up and treatment.
Last Updated on: Nov 27, 2024