Graduation Ceremony 2026 | The beginning of a journey to serve community health

On the afternoon of July 10, Phan Chau Trinh University solemnly held the 2026 Graduation Ceremony for its newly graduated Doctors of Medicine, Doctors of Dentistry, Bachelor of Nursing, and Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology.



This graduation marked a significant milestone as the University's first cohort of Doctors of Dentistry officially graduated, contributing a new generation of well-trained dental professionals to Vietnam's healthcare system.
In his speech, Prof. Dr. Le Van Cuong, Rector of Phan Chau Trinh University, extended his congratulations to the new doctors, new graduates, and their families, affirming that today's achievements are the result of the University's comprehensive innovation in medical education.

At PCTU, students are trained under the Institute–University model, with 70% of their learning time devoted to clinical practice. The University has invested in a Pre-clinical Simulation Hospital, enabling students to begin clinical skills training from their first year at Phan Chau Trinh University Hospital and its network of affiliated teaching hospitals. Modern educational approaches such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), bedside small-group teaching, and the medical residency student program are implemented to strengthen students' clinical competence.
In particular, 100% of students complete scientific research and a graduation thesis, with many projects presented in English.

Beyond its strong commitment to education, Phan Chau Trinh University continues to develop a comprehensive medical ecosystem, including the AACI-accredited Phan Chau Trinh University Hospital, the Biomedical Research Center, the Simulation Hospital, the Digital Library, and the Medical Museum, providing students with an integrated environment for learning and research.

Also speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dang Quoc Chan, Vice Rector of Phan Chau Trinh University, shared meaningful reflections on the responsibilities of healthcare professionals. He emphasized that medical education is not only about imparting knowledge but also about cultivating clinical competence, professional ethics, and a lifelong commitment to learning. For this reason, the University regards the hospital as the second classroom, where students mature through real-life clinical experiences while learning to place patients at the center of care.

He also reminded the new doctors and graduates that a diploma is not the end of their journey, but rather the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of knowledge to keep pace with the continuous advancement of medicine and technology.
The most memorable message from his speech was a simple yet profound aspiration for his students:

"I long to hear a patient quietly say, 'That is a compassionate and honorable doctor.'"

Representing the graduating class, Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc, Bachelor of Nursing, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her family, lecturers, and the body donors for medical education—the "silent teachers" who provided students with their very first lessons about the human body and the sacred value of life.

As the ceremony came to a close, the new doctors and graduates pledged to uphold knowledge as their foundation, medical ethics as their guiding principle, compassion as their way of life, and to practice medicine with integrity and responsibility in service of patients and the community.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026—our new Doctors and Graduates!

Their journey at the University has come to an end, but their journey of serving humanity has only just begun.

Highlights from the Graduation Ceremony: