Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) is a significant state higher education institution in MD (Mekong Delta) and Vietnam, serving as a cultural, scientific, and technical center. Since its establishment in 1979, CTUMP has continuously grown and improved. The university has an enrollment of approximately 8,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 postgraduate students. It boasts a staff of over 657 members, including nearly 446 teaching staff. Starting with only a few fields of study, CTUMP has evolved into a multidisciplinary university. Annually, CTUMP welcomes intern students from countries such as the U.S., Belgium, Japan, and others through agreements with their respective universities.
THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY The Faculty of Medicine at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) was established in July 1979 to fulfill the demand for medical education in the Mekong Delta region. With the aim of promoting and advancing medical sciences and healthcare systems in the Mekong area, the Faculty of Medicine has emerged as a leader in health education, fostering optimism for healthcare innovation in the region.

During its early stages when there was a shortage of lecturers, the basic science subjects were taught by lecturers from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy to the first batch of undergraduate medical students