No Hanoi Medical University students graduate with excellent honors

None of the 970 Hanoi Medical University students graduated with excellent honors, while 103 received good honors, with the university asserting there is 'no grade inflation'.

Hanoi Medical University (HMU) announced on 27/8 that none of its 970 graduating students achieved excellent honors this year. A total of 103 students were awarded good honors, representing 10,6% of the graduating class, which is the highest proportion in the past three years. Additionally, 656 students received fair honors, making up about 67,6% of graduates, with the remainder classified as average-fair or average. Nguyen Minh Hien was recognized as the top graduate for medical programs, achieving a GPA of 8,5/10.

Dr. Do Thanh Huong, Deputy Head of the Undergraduate Training Management Department, addressed the graduation results during the medical program ceremony. "The statistics show no inflation in the proportion of good and excellent students at Hanoi Medical University," she stated. Dr. Huong emphasized that these outcomes stem from the university's specialized training rather than the quality of incoming students.

HMU students undergo numerous assessments, including stringent theoretical examinations and comprehensive clinical competency evaluations. For many years, the university has maintained a consistent record of no students graduating with excellent honors, and the proportion of good honors graduates has remained around 10%. This trend is similar only to military academies among hundreds of other universities.

Prof. Nguyen Huu Tu, Principal of Hanoi Medical University, reminded the new doctors that their degree is not the final destination. He highlighted the challenging path ahead, which demands continuous effort, perseverance, unwavering resolve, and the ability to accept setbacks.

According to Prof. Tu, students who have passed their residency exams will have a smoother career trajectory. However, the remaining graduates must complete a course of 12 months of professional practice, followed by a competency assessment before they can be granted a practice certificate. Prof. Tu affirmed HMU's commitment: "Hanoi Medical University will accompany them until they hold their practice certificates in hand."

This year, HMU saw 696 students graduate from its six-year medical programs, covering general medicine, traditional medicine, preventive medicine, and odonto-stomology. Additionally, 274 students received four-year bachelor's degrees in nursing, medical laboratory technology, optometry, public health, and nutrition.