With the commitments of Vingroup in the fields of healthcare and education, and the collaboration with a 'giant' in healthcare professional training, University of Pennsylvania (USA), VinUni have developed and implemented the first competency-based residency training programs in Vietnam," said Dr. Nguyen Thi Tuyet, MD, Director of Medicine Residency Program, as she begins the story of the 5-year journey alongside VinUni.
Read MoreThe director of the nursing program, jointly implemented by VinUni and UPenn, shares about the harmonization of the educational environment between the United States and Vietnam.
"UPenn professors didn't just come and teach VinUni students for a few sessions and then leave. They respected VinUni's proposal to build a unique program," Dr. Nguyen Hoang Long, Director of the Nursing Program at VinUni's College of Health Sciences, recalls the early days of collaboration with the faculty team from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn).
In 2018, the decision was made to establish a university. Even when it was still a university only on paper, VinUni harbored lofty aspirations of becoming one of the top 50 young universities in the world. For many individuals at the time, this was a deeply idealistic and even audacious dream. However, Dr. Le Mai Lan (Chair of the University Council, Vice Chair of Vingroup) asserted, "We will stand on the shoulders of giants, collaborating with top-ranked universities worldwide. With the support of Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania, both of which are among the top 20 universities globally, we will establish VinUni."
After being honored with the VinFuture Prize at the Hanoi Opera House (Hanoi), on 21/12, these esteemed scientists came to VinUniversity to share their stories. The “Talk Future" was attended by hundreds of scientists and students. Here, winners of the VinFuture Prize shared their long journey to success. Their works not only are life-changing projects for millions but are also demonstrative of the scientists' silent sacrifices and long-term dedication.