Feedback from Doctors and Patients on Medical Students from Dai Nam University

Diligence, seriousness in learning, thoroughness, and responsibility towards patients are the reasons why medical students from Dai Nam University (DNU) receive praise from both supervising doctors and patients.

What do the supervising doctors say?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Binh, Head of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department (Upper Limb), Saint Paul General Hospital said : "I am impressed with the knowledge and skills of the medical students from Dai Nam University. Some Y3 students already know how to summarize diagnoses and treatment plans; Y4 students describe treatment methods and surgical procedures."

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Mai Huong, Deputy Head of the Internal Medicine 1 Department, Saint Paul General Hospital, highly appreciates the attentiveness and responsibility of DNU medical students in grasping and monitoring patients in the hospital ward. Many students have demonstrated the ability to diagnose and propose accurate treatment plans.

MSc. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Duc Tu, Head of Obstetrics Department, Ha Dong General Hospital, stated: "They not only fulfill their duty shifts like seasoned doctors but also support the team very well in patient care at the clinical ward."

Attending the hospital 24/7, working night shifts like real doctors, provides Dai Nam University medical students with many opportunities for direct patient examination under the guidance of supervising doctors.

What do the patients say?

Mr. PLH (Hanoi) shared: "I am very impressed with the medical students from Dai Nam University. They are not only obedient and attentive in care but also very empathetic, always ready to listen and share with patients."

Ms. NTT (Vinh Phuc) said: "Medical students from Dai Nam University are not only dedicated to care but also know how to comfort and encourage patients. Their caring and dedicated attitude somewhat eases my discomfort and boosts my confidence during treatment."

What helps Dai Nam University medical students highly appreciated?

1. Standardized training program

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Binh affirmed that Dai Nam University's medical training program follows the standards of top universities and ensures compliance with the Ministry of Health's output standards. The program features three distinct highlights:

- Comprehensive clinical internships: Students intern all day at hospitals, participate in night shifts, weekends, and holidays, enhancing practical learning opportunities with additional teaching time from doctors.

- Detailed teaching plans: The university meticulously designs daily teaching schedules, personalized to each doctor, familiarizing students with professional reporting and clinical conference presentations.

- Close mentorship by clinical lecturers: Clinical lecturers closely guide students, actively teaching clinical skills (during the week), frequently discussing teaching content with hospital doctors, and organizing clinical learning.

"The university's scientific and objective assessment method for students' academic achievements is very effective. Students are tested on three skills: patient examination, case reporting, questions and answers, which helps them gain confidence and perform well in patient examination, treatment, and consultation." said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Binh.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Duc Hanh, Head of the Faculty of Medicine, thoroughly inspects at Ha Dong General Hospital to promptly grasp students' learning situations.

2. Efficient organization of scientific teaching

MSc. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Duc Tu affirmed that the university's practice of theoretical teaching before clinical practice helps students gain solid knowledge before entering hospitals.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Dung, Deputy Head of the Nutrition Department, Hanoi Medical University, also praised Dai Nam University's teaching organization. Specifically, monitoring and assessing teaching quality along with building a scientific quiz bank helps improve learning quality and reduce the workload of essay marking for lecturers.

Clinical practice with doctors at the hospital.

3. Dedicated teachers, always accompanying students

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong, Head of the Pediatrics Department, Ha Dong General Hospital, noted her personal impression of the enthusiastic dedication of Dai Nam University's medical faculty, especially in the Pediatrics department.

"Teachers are always available, accompanying students throughout their clinical rotations. Their teaching and assessment methods are fair and objective. These teachers are truly effective guides for future generations of doctors" she said.

Trust in Dai Nam University to produce skilled, compassionate doctors

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thu Uyen, Deputy Head of the Training Department, Ha Dong General Hospital, said: "With a solid knowledge foundation from classrooms combined with serious clinical practice under the meticulous guidance of doctors and the tight management of the Training - Direction Department of the hospital, I believe we will have skilled and dedicated doctors in the future."