Contact info & FAQs
Contact Us
GME Program
College of Health Sciences, VinUniveristy
[P]: 0978549846
[M]: [email protected]
FAQs
- GPA ≥7.0
- 01 positive letter of recommendation (Template)
- Compelling answers to short essay questions
- English proficiency: IELTS Score ≥ 6.5 or equivalent TOEFL (preferred). If no standardized English test scores are available, then committee will review written English in application and conversational English on Interview day.
IFOM Clinical Sciences Exam content is very similar to the USMLE Step 2 CK. If you use a published USMLE Step 2 CK study guide book (such as First Aid, Kaplan, Step-Up, etc), it will help guide your preparation and review.
For practice exams, please see the NBME page for Self-Assessments at: https://www.nbme.org/taking-assessment/nbme-self-assessments-nsas
Note: there are multiple practice exam products. Be sure to see specific information for the International Foundation of Medicine Clinical Science Self Assessment. The cost is USD $35 for this practice test. Please note that this is completely optional and will not be considered as part of your application to our residency programs.
ONE letter of recommendation is required only for each application.
There is a PDF template of the letter available in the Online Application Portal or you can download it here. Once completed, it can be uploaded to the application portal, or the faculty member can also scan and send the PDF to our program email ([email protected]) if he/she prefers.
Choose 1 faculty member from your medical school. We highly recommend you choose the faculty member who knows you well and is an expert in your chosen specialty. Please make sure he/she knows the deadline and submits the form on time.
Candidates will first be invited to take the IFOM® Entrance Exam based on academic performance and application data. After official IFOM® results are received from the NBME, we will determine a score cut-point and the top candidates for each individual residency program will be invited for Interviews.
We tentatively plan to host Interview Days in August; a specific date will be informed to applicants who progress to the interview round.
Nothing – just be yourself, arrive on time, dress professionally, and have an open mind!
We do not offer the clinical rotation at UPenn but there is opportunity to do short observership at UPenn for residents who are in their final year of training.
At this time, we do not anticipate using the USMLE as a benchmark for advancement in our program. The IFOM® Clinical Sciences Exam scores are highly correlated to USMLE Step 2 CK performance.
No. For Vietnamese medical graduates who wish to practice as a physician in the USA, there are many regulatory steps and advanced clinical training which are required. These include but are not limited to: 3 steps of USMLE exams, TOEFL, ECFMG, and then matching into a US residency program as an International Medical Graduate. The residency programs at VinUni will not be a “fast-track” to licensure as a physician in the USA.
No. At this time, graduates of residency training programs in Vietnam are not eligible to sit for these certification exams internationally without completing additional international clinical training.
No. Due to the unique longitudinal curriculum, all trainees can only enter our program in the PGY1 position.
No. According to the regulation in residency training of Ministry of Health of Vietnam, you cannot change your specialty after PGY1.
Yes. VinUni University accepts Vietnamese applicants who graduated from medical schools outside the territory of Vietnam, regardless of whether they are Vietnamese citizens. However, candidates wishing to apply for admission to the VinUni Residency Program must meet all the following conditions:
- A Medical Degree certified by the National Academic Recognition Information Centre – Department of Quality Management, Ministry of Education and Training (NARIC Vietnam).
- The year of graduation from Medical School must align with the year of recruitment/admission.
- In addition, good Vietnamese language proficiency is required to be able to conduct clinical training primarily with Vietnamese patients.
* Note: The requirements above are for eligibility to submit an application. Acceptance into the program still requires approval from the Ministry of Health (MoH).
Yes. The residents also have the opportunity to study at a number of leading hospitals such as Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi Heart Hospital, National Children’s Hospital, Military Central Hospital 108, and several other hospitals. During their training, VinUni residents also have the chance to participate in advanced specialised courses, present research topics, and take part in observerships/exchange programs at VinUni’s world-class partner institutions/hospitals in the US, Austria, and other countries.
One of the biggest advantages of our residency programs is a guaranteed pathway to employment at Vinmec International Hospitals throughout Vietnam. Details of a required employment period within the Vinmec Healthcare System after residency graduation will be discussed in detail with competitive applicants during the Interview Days.
There is no separate application for a scholarship in our residency program! A generous financial support for Tuition Fees will be provided by VinUniversity and Vinmec International Hospitals for the most talented, Final-Rank candidates for our training programs. In addition, all Final-Rank candidates accepted into our programs will receive a monthly stipend throughout their training to help cover costs associated with housing and living expenses.
Official Medical School Transcript is compulsory when you apply via Online Application Portal.
We will give preference to applicants who have an official IELTS score >6.5, however please apply to our program even if you have not taken a standardized English proficiency test. We will assess your English proficiency through your written short essays and on the interview day.
During the 2025 – 2030 period, resident physicians admitted to the Residency Program will be awarded a full scholarship, equivalent to the total training cost (932.4 million VND/year) throughout the 4 or 5 years of support, consisting of 80% from VinUni and 20% from Vinmec. In addition, the resident physicians will receive a living allowance of 10 million VND/month for the entire duration of the training, sponsored by Vinmec.
For the academic year 2026–2027, VinUni plans to enroll the following quotas:
- Internal Medicine Residency Program: 10 residents/intake
- General Surgery Residency Program: 6 residents/intake
- Pediatrics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Radiology, and Anesthesiology ResidencyPrograms: 8 residents/intake/program.
Currently, VinUni only offers residency training programs in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Diagnostic Imaging, and Anesthesiology and Resuscitation. It is expected that the program will open an additional specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology for the 2026 – 2027 academic year.
Depending on the requirements/regulations of the Ministries/Agencies at any given time, VinUni/Vimec will support in providing evidence for the purpose of the application dossier for a Vietnamese Practice License.
Yes. Our programs at VinUni and Vinmec aim to train the future leaders of medical education in Vietnam. We hope many of our graduates will continue in teaching roles after graduation.
Yes. Resident physicians will have many opportunities to engage in academic activities, including research, policy advocacy projects, or projects focusing on patient safety and quality improvement in healthcare.
According to guidance from MOH No.622/BYT-K2ĐT dated on 12th February 2020, there is no limit in age, but the candidate have to graduate in the same year of VinUni residency entrance exam.
VinUniversity evaluates candidates based on multiple aspects, including academic results (GPA), learning/clinical experience, research experience, and personal qualities. The admissions committee will conduct the most comprehensive assessment of the candidates.
Research experience or an English certificate (if applicable) will be considered an advantage. However, the most important thing is for you to be yourselves and be confident in the interview round and demonstrate an open-minded attitude. These are the qualities that VinUniversity and VinMec highly seek in future doctors.
The recognition of medical degrees for practicing medicine abroad depends on the regulations of each specific country and medical organization.
In the US, Canada, or Europe: To practice independently, even if you already have a Residency degree from Vietnam, you often need to complete additional standardized exams (such as the USMLE in the US) and participate in a Residency program in that country.
Advantage: Completing the Residency program at VinUniversity (with training quality meeting international standards and associations with major partners like UPenn) will be a significant academic and experience advantage when applying to international medical training/practice programs.
