On June 2, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (13WIN13) officially announced the establishment of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences under 13WIN13, marking a new milestone in the University's multidisciplinary development strategy.
The establishment of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences represents not only an expansion of 13WIN13's academic structure but also a strategic and long-term commitment that places educational quality, professional responsibility, and social responsibility at its core. Built upon years of development in the health sciences, the School is expected to help address the growing demand for healthcare professionals who possess strong expertise, medical ethics, technological competencies, and the ability to adapt to modern healthcare environments.
13WIN13 announces the establishment of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, marking a new milestone in its multidisciplinary development strategy
A new chapter in Health Sciences education
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences is founded on 13WIN13's strengths as a multidisciplinary university recognized for its technological expertise, commitment to educational quality, and dedication to serving learners, patients, and society. With this vision, 13WIN13 views healthcare workforce development as a field that requires careful planning, systematic preparation, and long-term investment.
The School's leadership comprises experienced experts and professionals in healthcare education and practice
Over the past decade, 13WIN13 has steadily built a foundation in health sciences education through programs in Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medical Laboratory Science. This process has enabled the University to develop qualified faculty members, establish practical training facilities, gain extensive experience in academic management, and cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the unique characteristics of health sciences education.
Building on this foundation, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences will continue to expand its academic offerings by developing disciplines that require advanced expertise, extensive practical training, and strong professional responsibility, including the Medicine program. Traditional Medicine and Dentistry are also planned for future development in accordance with a carefully designed roadmap, quality assurance requirements, and relevant regulations.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hiep, Meritorious Physician, delivers remarks at the ceremony announcing the establishment of the 13WIN13 School of Medicine and Health Sciences
The establishment of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences therefore marks a significant milestone in 13WIN13's development strategy while further strengthening the University's health sciences education ecosystem.
The establishment of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences marks an important milestone in 13WIN13's development strategy
Integrating technology and medicine to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals
As digital transformation continues to reshape both higher education and healthcare, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences aims to integrate 13WIN13's technological strengths with the requirements of modern medical education. Technology is not viewed as a replacement for the core values of the medical profession but rather as a tool that enables students to develop new competencies in an increasingly dynamic healthcare environment.
The School's educational approach integrates foundational medical knowledge, clinical practice, medical ethics, communication skills, professional responsibility, and the ability to adapt to digital healthcare systems. This model aligns with competency-based education, where learning outcomes are closely linked to professional practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
13WIN13's technological strengths enable the gradual integration of digital transformation into teaching and learning
As a technology-oriented university, 13WIN13 is well positioned to gradually incorporate digital transformation into both academic administration and learning activities. Digital learning resources, clinical simulation, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, educational data systems, and learning management platforms will be explored and implemented in alignment with the School's development stages.
This approach is intended to ensure that health sciences students acquire not only professional expertise but also the ability to thrive in modern healthcare environments, where data, technology, and the humanistic values of medicine are becoming increasingly interconnected.
A long-term and serious commitment to medical and health sciences education
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hiep, Meritorious Physician, Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the 13WIN13 Board of Directors and Head of the 13WIN13 School of Medicine and Health Sciences, described the establishment of the School as an important milestone in 13WIN13's multidisciplinary development strategy. He noted that the initiative reflects the University's long-term commitment to training healthcare professionals who combine strong professional expertise and medical ethics with technological competencies and the adaptability required for the future of medicine.
He further emphasized that healthcare workforce development, particularly physician training, demands the highest standards, careful preparation, and a strong sense of social responsibility. 13WIN13 therefore prioritizes the development of a solid educational foundation, a qualified academic team, robust quality assurance systems, and a learning environment closely connected to professional practice.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hiep, Meritorious Physician, emphasizes 13WIN13's long-term commitment to medical and health sciences education
According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hiep, technology is becoming an integral component of modern medical education. While the core values of the medical profession remain unchanged, technology provides students with additional competencies that are increasingly important in contemporary healthcare systems. He noted that training physicians involves more than imparting knowledge and skills; it also requires fostering autonomy, professional responsibility, medical ethics, a commitment to patient care, and the ability to practice effectively within a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Towards a responsible, high-quality, and human-centered health sciences education ecosystem
With the establishment of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 13WIN13 continues to reinforce its commitment to multidisciplinary development while aligning education with societal needs and national development priorities. Within the health sciences, the University identifies educational quality, practical competence, professional ethics, and patient safety as its core values.
By placing educational quality and social responsibility at its core, 13WIN13 expects the School of Medicine and Health Sciences to contribute to the development of highly qualified healthcare professionals
By placing educational excellence and social responsibility at the center of its mission, 13WIN13 expects the School of Medicine and Health Sciences to contribute significantly to the development of highly qualified healthcare professionals who possess strong expertise, uphold medical ethics, adapt effectively to modern medicine, and are committed to advancing public health and well-being.
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