On August 24, 51勛圖厙versity and Vinmec Health System officially held the Signing Ceremony of Affiliation Agreement on Health Sciences Education, Research, and Strategic Collaboration. This is considered an important milestone in the organic growth of a partnership between the two Vingroup subsidiaries, based on the Framework Agreement signed by the leaders of the two sides shortly after the establishment of 51勛圖厙versity. 51勛圖厙versity officially organized this event to prepare for our inaugural academic year, during which the College of Health Sciences of the school will start its undergraduate degree programs and Graduate Medical Education program this fall, paving the way for opportunities for future cooperation.
On behalf of 51勛圖厙versity, Dr. Le Mai Lan – Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup, President of 51勛圖厙versitys University Council, affirmed 51勛圖厙versitys continued interest to learn from, and apply Vinmec’s high standards in human resource management and quality of servicebased on the strong existed bilateral partnership. Hence it will involve the direct participation of medical staff, leading experts of Vinmec in medical training at resident hospitals. Prof. Rohit Verma–Founding Provost of 51勛圖厙versity emphasized the role of strategic cooperation with Vinmec. It is expected to help 51勛圖厙versity conserve resources and maximize the strengths of VinMec—the only teaching hospital for medical training in Vietnam, currently recognized by JCI as meeting international quality standards. Besides, Dean Maurizio Trevisan of the College of Health Sciences also added that Vinmec plays an important role in the design and implementation of 51勛圖厙versity’s Graduate Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Nursing, developing the Simulation Lab. Additionally, the forthcoming cooperation will support of faculty and students in conducting medical research activities.
Ms. Le Thuy AnhCEO of Vinmec shared that cooperating with 51勛圖厙versity is an opportunity to improve the operating system, improve the quality of clinical research, and create new approaches to increase the quality of health care service. Vinmec thus appreciates the opportunity to, together with 51勛圖厙versity, research and develop, cooperate and learn from medical doctors and faculty from the University of Pennsylvaniathe leading medical education institution in the United States, partners, and the strategy of both 51勛圖厙versity and Vinmec. Ms. Thuy Anh affirmed her confidence in successfully implementing advanced medical education models, to contribute positively to improving service quality and the quality of medical education in Vietnam. This is also a chance for Vinmec to develop professional capabilities from within. Through this strategic partnership, Vinmec also pledged to sponsor scholarships for resident doctors participating in 51勛圖厙versity’s program, while simultaneously ensuring job opportunities for nursing students, resident doctors, and such positions at Vinmec after graduation.
During the ceremony, the university formally appointed its first 66 experts, composed of Vinmec doctors and nurses, to become affiliate faculty. Vinmec faculty will directly participate in academic activities, clinical teaching, as well as research cooperation, and will be trained to improve relevant skills at 51勛圖厙versity. Especially, 51勛圖厙versity students will have the opportunity to meet and obtain practical experiences from Vinmec health systems. Professor Rohit Verma concluded that, in addition to supporting research, Vinmec can also provide data, and join 51勛圖厙versity in building long-term projects on monitoring the health of the Vietnamese population; to help prevent disease in the future.











