Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy’s students participated in International Exchange Program at Taipei Medical University, Taiwan (China)

From July 19th to July 26th, 2026, a delegation of students from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) participated in an international student exchange program at Taipei Medical University (TMU) in Taiwan (China). The program was organized to foster academic and cultural exchange while enabling students to develop their international integration skills through learning activities, practical experiences, and community service.

Students from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy and Taipei Medical University pose for a commemorative photo on the university campus

During the welcoming session, representatives from both TMU and CTUMP introduced their respective institutions, covering their history, educational models, learning environments, and key activities. Students from both universities also had the opportunity to interact and share insights into the cultures and student life of their respective countries, fostering an open and friendly atmosphere from the very beginning of the program.

Prof. Ching-Chiung Wang and Prof. Jiun-Rong Chen at the welcoming session

On the first day, CTUMP students were given a tour of the campus and TMU’s affiliated educational and research facilities. Additionally, meetings and interactions with TMU leadership, faculty, and students provided them with a deeper understanding of the educational model, learning environment, extracurricular activities, and student support services at one of Taiwan's leading medical universities.

Students visiting the Taipei Medical University heritage room

A highlight of this year's program was the series of community service activities held from July 21 to July 23 in Taoyuan City. Over the course of three days, students from CTUMP and TMU engaged in various meaningful activities, such as environmental cleanup, raising awareness about safe medication use, organizing group games, and interacting with local schoolchildren.These activities not only helped spread messages regarding health and environmental protection but also demonstrated the roles and responsibilities of health science students toward the community.