Multi-specialty · International Clinical Elective
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International Elective in Cardiovascular or Thoracic-Vascular Surgery

University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City·Ho Chi Minh City

Programme overview

International elective route offering a two-week cardiovascular-surgery or thoracic-vascular-surgery placement within the university's multidisciplinary elective catalogue.

InstitutionUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
LocationHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
SpecialtyMulti-specialty
FocusCardiovascular and Thoracic-Vascular Surgery
Programme typeInternational Clinical Elective
Duration2 weeks per selected specialty
ParticipationShort supervised clinical elective; observation, patient contact and any procedural activity depend on host approval and Vietnamese requirements
International applicantsThe programme is explicitly published for international students
RegistrationHome-institution documents, university acceptance, immigration and any clinical-clearance requirements apply
AccreditationUniversity international elective; exact certificate wording is not publicly stated
PositionsNot publicly listed
IntakeFlexible seasonal placement subject to host capacity
DeadlineFlexible seasons throughout the year; confirm dates before applying
FundingSelf-funded; current fees and living costs must be confirmed with the university
LanguageEnglish support is published for international electives; local clinical-language requirements should be confirmed
Visa informationNot publicly listed
FeesNot publicly listed
Data qualityCurrent official international elective catalogue verified 28 Aug 2026
Application opensNot publicly announced
EligibilityThe programme is explicitly published for international students
Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme
Application documentsSee official application instructions
Operative exposureShort supervised clinical elective; observation, patient contact and any procedural activity depend on host approval and Vietnamese requirements
Research componentNot publicly listed
Salary or stipendSelf-funded; current fees and living costs must be confirmed with the university
BenefitsNot publicly listed
AccommodationNot publicly listed
Official contactUse the official programme page
Publication stateVerified
Source typeOfficial institution
International applicant check

The programme is explicitly published for international students

Clinical participationShort supervised clinical elective; observation, patient contact and any procedural activity depend on host approval and Vietnamese requirements

RegistrationHome-institution documents, university acceptance, immigration and any clinical-clearance requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageEnglish support is published for international electives; local clinical-language requirements should be confirmed

This is a source summary, not an eligibility decision. Confirm licensing, immigration, funding and clinical privileges with the responsible institution.
Application route

How to proceed

Follow the international elective application guidance and submit the requested documents to the university.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The official international programme publishes two-week options in cardiovascular surgery and thoracic-vascular surgery with flexible seasons. Both options share one application route, so they are represented as one canonical elective rather than duplicate programmes.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page
Last checked28 Aug 2026