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https://doi.org/10.52322/jocmbmh.11.en.01
ABSTRACT
Bach Mai Medical College is a leading medical education institution in Vietnam with a long history dating back to 1968. In 2013, the school was oficially upgraded to college status. After 10 years of operation, Bach Mai Medical College has made remarkable accomplishments in training, research and institutional development. This paper reviews the 10- year journey of college-level training at Bach Mai Medical College and proposes a vision for developing it into Bach Mai University of Medicine. The paper first summarizes the school's development process and organizational structure. It then analyzes the training results from 2013-2023 across different programs and majors. Over 19,000 students graduated during this period. The paper also examines the training programs, textbooks, facilities, and faculty. Quality assurance activities, learner support, and scientific research are highlighted. Key achievements include being selected for the national nursing competency-based training innovation project, increased infrastructure investment, stable organizational structure, strengthened faculty with over 600 lecturers, and expanded research output. Ongoing upgrading of facilities and development of new majors are also noted. The paper puts forward a roadmap for developing Bach Mai University of Medicine through 2032, starting with infrastructure upgrading and curriculum development, then expanding undergraduate programs and later postgraduate training. This vision leverages the school's link to Bach Mai hospital, experienced faculty, and modern facilities. In conclusion, Bach Mai Medical College has established itself as a leading medical education institution after 10 years of college-level training. The paper provides a comprehensive review of this journey and outlines a vision for the school's continued development into a full-fledged university. This direction will enable the school to train more highly-qualified healthcare personnel to serve the population.
Keywords: traning; developing; medical education; Bach Mai