What to do after graduating from medical school, where to work, how much salary?

What to do after graduating from medical school, where to work, and how much salary are questions that candidates are particularly interested in when learning about the medical field. In this article, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Trung Kien - Assistant to the Chairman of the Board of Dai Nam University on Medicine, Vice President of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy - VNU will help you find the answer; at the same time, help you have a comprehensive and correct view of career opportunities and development in the medical field.

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Trung Kien discussed and answered questions from Dai Nam University Medical students about the training program and career opportunities in the medical field.

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What to do after graduating from medical school, where to work, how much salary?

Sharing about the medical training program of Dai Nam University, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Trung Kien said: The general practitioner training program of Dai Nam University is built on the output standards with the foundation of the General Practitioner Competency Standards of the Ministry of Health on "BASIC COMPETENCY STANDARDS OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS" with 4 fields, 20 standards and 90 criteria.

“With the above output standards, after graduation, medical students of Dai Nam University will fully meet the competency standards of Vietnamese General Practitioners; be ready to take the exam for a practicing certificate organized by the National Medical Council; join the team of highly qualified medical staff, participate in work in the medical sector in many positions… ” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Trung Kien affirmed.

Specifically:

At medical examination and treatment facilities: Medical doctors of Dai Nam University (after obtaining a Certificate of Practice) can take on the work of treating doctors at public and private medical facilities; directly participate in medical examination and treatment at clinics, medical centers, and hospitals from district to central level.

Dai Nam University Medical students study and practice with modern equipment and a team of highly qualified and experienced lecturers.

At training facilities: With professional knowledge, professional skills and additional skills (foreign languages, communication, presentation, etc.), after graduating, general practitioners from Dai Nam University can work as lecturers for medical colleges, teaching assistants or lecturers (after obtaining a Master's degree) at medical universities.

At Research Institutes: Those who are passionate about research, with solid basic medical knowledge, scientific research skills and English proficiency trained at the School, can participate as researchers at Biomedical Research Institutes, specialized testing centers of public or private hospitals...

During clinical practice at the hospital, Dai Nam Medical students are instructed by qualified medical staff and perform techniques/procedures directly on real patients.

At state agencies, organizations and non-governmental organizations : The training program of Dai Nam University of Medicine has many subjects that equip students with knowledge and skills about the health system, health management, food safety, environmental sanitation, etc. Therefore, after graduation, general practitioners of Dai Nam University can work in state health management agencies (Medical Centers, Departments of Health, Ministry of Health, etc.). In addition, with good English proficiency, doctors of Dai Nam University will have the opportunity to work in non-governmental health organizations.

Talking about the treatment regime of the medical industry, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Trung Kien said: “A good and ethical doctor will not be poor but also not too rich because the medical profession is a profession of conscience, a doctor absolutely cannot profit from the lives of patients…”

Currently, the initial income for a medical doctor is about 10 million VND/month; however, this salary will increase to 15-20 million VND/month after 2-3 years of working experience or more.

Opportunities for advanced study after graduating from medical university

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According to Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Trung Kien, not only are there wide-open job opportunities, but also great opportunities for advanced study after graduating from university in the field of Medicine, giving students extremely good opportunities to develop their careers and contribute to medicine.

“Medicine is a special training field. In order to work in hospitals, after graduating, general practitioners need to choose a specialty (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Oncology, etc.) that suits their abilities and interests so that they can best contribute to society through their chosen profession. In the year of graduation, new doctors can register for the Residency Exam at medical universities nationwide. If they do not study for Residency, doctors can study specialized courses, from basic specialties (6-9 months) to level I specialty classes (2 years) and to become experts, they need to study level II specialty for another 2 years. In addition to the practical training system, doctors can study Master's programs in various specialties, then continue to study to become a Doctor of Medicine…” Associate Professor. Dr. Pham Trung Kien shared.

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Combinations and admission methods to the Faculty of Medicine at Dai Nam University

Admission combinations

-A00: Math, Physics, Chemistry.

-A01: Math, Physics, English.

-B00: Math, Chemistry, Biology.

-B08: Math, Biology, English.

Admission method

In 2024, Dai Nam University (school code DDN) will enroll students in the Medical major in 3 ways:

1. Consider high school graduation exam scores 2024

2. Consider high school transcripts

Admission based on the average score of grade 11 and semester 1 of grade 12 according to the subject group for admission.

Admission based on high school transcripts based on the average score of grade 12 according to the subject group for admission.

3. Direct admission according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training and the School

FLOOR SCORE FOR RECEIVING HIGH SCHOOL REPORT APPLICATIONS IN 2024

Medical major ≥ 24 points and excellent academic performance in grade 12

Admission fee: 50,000 VND/application (Candidates pay when sending hard copy application to the school via post or when submitting application directly at the school)

* Note: Candidates need to register their admission wishes to Dai Nam University on the admission system of the Ministry of Education and Training (register according to the admission schedule of the Ministry of Education and Training), no need to choose the combination and admission method.

ADDRESS FOR RECEIVING DOCUMENTS

Candidates send their application by express mail or submit it directly to the address:

ADMISSIONS OFFICE - DAI NAM UNIVERSITY

Address: No. 1 Pho Xom, Phu Lam, Ha Dong, Hanoi

Hotline/ Zalo: 096 159 5599 - 093 159 5599

>>> REGISTER FOR ADMISSION: HERE