Medical Electives

2021-02-18 15:12:23

In an attempt to help the international medical students and graduates, the VNU-HCM School of Medicine is offering 2 electives: Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Tropical Infectious Diseases.

Electives offered:

  • Obstetrics and gynaecology
  • Tropical Infectious Diseases

Places Available: 4 each above

Duration: May – July / others also applicable

Open to: Eligible 4th year MD students

Credit: As per elective terms in the MD

Fees and accommodation may be organised by  partner universities as per the agreements with VNU-HCM School of Medicine.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY (OB&GYN)

Teaching aims

  • To introduce students to the physical, mental, ethical,  economic, legal, epidemiological, occupational and socio-political aspects of  health maintenance throughout a woman’s life cycle, including pregnancy.
  • To explore common problems related to a woman’s reproductive system throughout her life cycle, including problems during pregnancy.
  • To develop an understanding of significant obstetrical and gynaecological emergencies and their management.
  • To build on problem solving skills related to women’s reproductive system and reproductive functions.
  • To provide experience and training in counselling women about health maintenance and problems related to their reproductive system.
  • To develop effective communication skills and cooperative working relationships with women and the wide range of health care professionals involved in women’s health and disease.

PTP.