AN INITIAL DEVELOPMENT IN INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION: DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY SUCCESSFULLY INTRODUCES ENGLISH-LANGUAGE UNDERGRADUATE TEXTBOOK

“Surgery II” is the result of a carefully structured academic process, featuring content related to Orthopedic Surgery and Thoracic–Vascular Surgery. The textbook offers a solid and clinically relevant foundation, with updated medical knowledge and practice-based insights. All chapters are presented in academic English, making them accessible to international learners while maintaining high standards of medical accuracy.

The textbook evaluation session took place at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Lam, with participation from experienced professionals in surgery and medical education. The assessment committee highly appreciated the academic quality, well-organized structure, and relevance of the textbook for the international general medicine program at the university.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Lam (center) – Chairman of the Evaluation Committee – officially approved the Surgery II textbook and highly praised its academic quality and the relevance of its content for teaching international medical students.

The textbook was compiled under the coordination of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tan, Head of the Department of Orthpaedic Surgery, and MSc. Lieu Vinh Dat, Vice Head of the Department of General Surgery in charge of Thoracic – Vascular Surgery. A dedicated team of lecturers, doctors, and editors contributed to the development and academic review, ensuring the content meets both clinical accuracy and modern teaching methods.

Members of the Evaluation Committee took a commemorative photo with the Chief Editor and the editorial team of the Surgery II textbook
(From left to right: MD. Nguyen Huu Dat, Dr. Huynh Kim Hieu, MSc. Dang Phuoc Giau, Dr. Hoang Minh Tu, Dr. Tran Van Duong, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Nhu, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van Lam, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Tan, Dr. Ho Long Hien, Dr. Truong Quang Pho, Dr. Vo Quang Dinh Nam, MSc. Vo Hoang Tuan, MSc. Nguyen Khai Dat)

Developing a professional-level English textbook in a Vietnamese medical training environment posed several challenges—from ensuring consistent academic language, accurately translating complex clinical content, to adapting for students from different cultural and healthcare backgrounds. However, this was also a valuable opportunity for faculty members to strengthen their bilingual teaching skills and enhance the university’s capacity for international-standard education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tan (standing on the left) – Chief Editor of the textbook – expressed his sincere thanks and acknowledged the feedback from the Evaluation Committee to further revise and improve the Surgery II textbook.

Completing the Surgery II textbook marks an important milestone in the university’s journey toward international academic integration. It reflects the Department’s commitment to building a learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and globally aligned.

Looking ahead, the Department of Orthpaedic Surgery plans to expand its English-language teaching resources, including clinical handbooks and practice guidelines. The department also aims to promote interdisciplinary teaching, evidence-based methods, and digital content, contributing to a more modern and effective medical education for both local and international students.

Contact information
For more information about the Surgery II English textbook, please contact:         
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery – Faculty of Medicine 
Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy       
Email: bmchanthuongchinhhinh@ctump.edu.vn      
Phone: 032 630 9228 (Dr. Dat) or 076 285 2352 (Dr. Tuan)