Deepa R., Managing Director, Aira Overseas Studies. Said, “Vietnam has many qualities that make it an attractive destination for students pursuing MBBS outside India.”
She was speaking at the Vietnam Medical Educational Conclave organized by Era Overseas Students in the city on Tuesday.
Ms. Deepa pointed out that Vietnam’s proximity to India, affordability, climate similarity to India and high number of patients in hospitals have made it a good destination for students who want to study abroad.
Aira has signed a partnership with Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, a government medical university with more than 60 specialties. Students studying in the university would fulfill the norms of the National Medical Commission as the course was for six years, including a one-year paid internship.
“We have already helped over 100 students move to Vietnam. Of these, 70 are from Tamil Nadu. Students can benefit from educational loans, first year to Next on campus, coaching for USMLE and PLAB, hostel accommodation and guidance from Indian faculty,” she said.
“We have over 40 years of experience and can provide students with the opportunity to train in our own university hospital and be part of an international environment. The university has lecture halls and laboratories for conducting research in biology or chemistry. Nguyen Trung Kien, Rector of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, said, “We will do our best to make Indian students global doctors.
The session was attended by parents, students and university representatives including Rector, Dean and members of the administration.