Programme for Doctors
A 12-month remunerated clinical training programme for newly graduated doctors, combining rotations across FV’s specialties with structured competency milestones.
Admission Process
Overview
FV Hospital organises annual recruitment for the 12-month Practice Programme, which upon completion grants eligible doctors a Medical Examination and Treatment Practice Licence.
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Eligibility: Vietnamese medical doctors seeking a licence to practise medical examination and treatment, as outlined in Point a, Clause 1, Article 8 of Decree 96/2023/ND-CP (30 December 2023). All applicants are required to attend an entrance interview with FV Hospital’s Human Resources Department.
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Training fee: Successful candidates receive a full scholarship and monthly allowance for the entire duration of the programme.
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Training location: FV Hospital, 6 Nguyen Luong Bang Street, Tan My Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
Training Schedule
The Medical Administration Department arranges each practitioner’s rotation schedule to ensure balanced clinical exposure across departments throughout the 12-month period.
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Practitioners will engage in practice and on-call duties in accordance with hospital regulations for each department or unit.
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Absences must not exceed 10% of the total practice time.
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In the event of health issues or force majeure circumstances, practitioners may pause their programme for a maximum of 12 months and retain all previously recorded practice results.
Important Note!
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The practice contract will be terminated and the practice period at the respective department will not be recorded if the practitioner fails to notify the hospital of their absence.
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Upon successful completion of the program, meeting all professional competence and ethical standards, practitioners will be awarded a Certificate of Completion of the Practice Program by FV Hospital.
Contact us
For admission enquiries, please contact the FV HR Department directly.
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Tel: (028) 35 11 33 33 – Ext: 1640
Training Programme
The FV 12-month practice training programme is structured across four comprehensive chapters, progressing from foundational orientation through to a final competency evaluation.
Additional Training and Skills Development
Throughout the programme, practitioners develop a comprehensive set of clinical skills essential to day-to-day medical practice:
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Patient Assessment: Conducting thorough and focused patient assessments in various clinical settings (Outpatient, Inpatient, Emergency).
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Disease Diagnosis: Synthesising patient information to make accurate initial and differential diagnoses.
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Prescription Writing: Prescribing medications safely and in compliance with hospital and national guidelines.
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Medical Record Documentation: Maintaining accurate and complete medical records, including discharge summaries and consent forms.
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Patient Management Reporting: Summarizing and reporting patient status accurately and coherently.
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Evidence-Based Practice: Utilizing and applying evidence-based medical literature in clinical decision-making.
Practical Experience in Various Clinical Settings
Practitioners apply assessment and management skills across a range of clinical environments:
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Outpatient department: Initial assessments, follow-up visits and specialty clinics including dermatology, dietetics and chemotherapy
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Inpatient department: Initial assessments, care planning and reassessments across ICU, maternity, paediatrics and surgical units
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Specialised consultations and referrals: Seeking specialist opinions and consulting with clinical psychologists
Patient Safety and Management Policies
Practitioners are trained in FV Hospital’s key policies and protocols related to patient safety and quality of care:
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Handover and takeover procedures
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Primary doctor and collaborative care policy
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Emergency response (Code Blue)
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Pre-anaesthesia assessment policy
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Consultation policy
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Continuous care and on-call duties
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Informed consent and information policy
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Incident reporting policy
Practicing Basic Procedures in Specialties
Practitioners develop hands-on proficiency in a range of core medical procedures:
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Oxygen therapy
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Mechanical ventilation
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Aerosol therapy
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Endotracheal intubation
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Bandaging and haemostasis
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Fracture immobilisation
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Pleural and lumbar puncture
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Central venous catheter placement
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Blood transfusion
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ECG interpretation
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Normal delivery assistance
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Suturing soft tissue wounds
Milestones and Competency Levels
The programme tracks practitioner development across six internationally recognised competency domains:
Patient care
Medical knowledge
System-based practice
Practice-based learning and improvement
Professionalism
Interpersonal and communication skills
Each domain is assessed on a scale from Level 1 (novice) to Level 5 (skilled). Evaluations are reviewed by tutors and heads of department to determine the practitioner’s progress.
Final Evaluation
The final evaluation involves gathering competency assessments and verifying the completion of practical procedures. The certification of completion of practical training program given to whom has matched enough conditions as below:
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Achieved Level 2 or higher in the performance assessment for practitioners.
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Completed Level 3 or above for more than 50% of the total basic medical procedures and clinical skills assessed
Facilities and Infrastructure
Practitioners train in a fully equipped, internationally accredited hospital environment. FV Hospital provides access to advanced diagnostic technology, dedicated training spaces and a multidisciplinary clinical team committed to supporting the next generation of Vietnamese doctors.
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