STRENGTHENING INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION: CAN THO UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY VISITS THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE (ULiège), BELGIUM

CTUMP delegates and professors from ULiège pose for a commemorative photo at the Faculty of Medicine, symbolizing the beginning of a strategic partnership in the field of health sciences.

From March 24 to 28, 2025, a delegation from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP), led by Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Kien and representatives from various faculties and specialized departments, visited several universities in Belgium. The first official stop was the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Liège (ULiège). This visit marked a solid starting point for fostering strategic partnerships in key areas such as public health, child and adolescent mental health, clinical simulation, biomedical technology, digital library development, and academic exchange programs for both faculty and students.

During the meeting, Prof. Pierre Duysinx – Vice Rector for International Cooperation at ULiège – shared the university’s vision for long-term collaboration with Vietnam. In response, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Kien expressed CTUMP’s desire to build a sustainable partnership with ULiège, focusing on in-depth training and research initiatives.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Kien, Rector of CTUMP, presented a commemorative gift to ULiège representatives, reflecting the spirit of international friendship and collaboration.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Thi Thao gave an overview of CTUMP through a dynamic video presentation, while Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Minh highlighted the strengths of the Faculty of Medicine and proposed areas for academic cooperation with ULiège’s Faculty of Medicine.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Thi Thao presented an overview of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) and its strategic directions for development in medical education and research.

 

 

In a focused discussion session, Dr. Nguyen Tan Dat introduced potential research collaboration on public health issues in the Mekong Delta, including climate change, environmental pollution, and post-COVID-19 challenges. He also emphasized the urgent need to develop a workforce in pediatric psychiatry, particularly in underserved areas.

Dr. Nguyen Tan Dat presented collaborative research initiatives in public health and child mental health in the Mekong Delta.

Meanwhile, MSc. Dr. Pham Thi My Ngoc shared aspirations to adopt ULiège’s clinical simulation model to enhance practical training. Dr. Nguyen Thi Hai Yen and Dr. Le Thi Hoang My proposed joint efforts in academic resource sharing and the development of a modern digital library to serve the region.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Hai Yen outlined CTUMP’s digital library and e-learning resource development strategy – a key area of collaboration with ULiège.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Kien extended his sincere thanks to the leadership and professors of ULiège and proposed key directions for future cooperation, including the establishment of a Research Center for Mekong Delta Health, the development of Biomedical Engineering at CTUMP, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities.

This meeting not only opened up promising prospects for future collaboration but also underscored CTUMP’s growing international profile in medical education and research in the Mekong Delta region.

The CTUMP delegation visits the modern facilities of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Liège.