Proposing Directions for Completing the University Training Program to Meet Output Standards at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine

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Corressponding author's email:

thanhhuong.vothi90@gmail.com

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.2025.1630

Keywords:

OBE, Characteristics OBE, Educational program, Outcome-based education, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine

Abstract

Currently, with the remarkable advancements in technology, economics, and society, along with the increasingly high demands from businesses for newly graduated students, universities are facing the challenge of improving the quality of education. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive change is needed in the capabilities of lecturers, teaching methods, learning models, and the learning environment. In addition to enhancing the professional competence of lecturers, applying modern and flexible teaching methods, universities in Vietnam also need to invest in equipment and restructure their training programs. Restructuring training programs not only meets urgent needs but also ensures the expected learning outcomes for students. An important task in the current curriculum restructuring process is shifting from a content-based (Content Based) approach to an outcome-based (OBE - Outcome-Based Education) approach. This article will share some aspects of the characteristics of OBE and propose adjustments to the training programs at Pham Ngoc Thach University Of Medicine in order to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and ensure overall quality

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Author Biographies

Huong Vo Thi Thanh, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Vietnam

Huong Vo Thi Thanh holds a Bachelor's degree from Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Currently, she is advancing her expertise through a Master's program in Educational Studies at the same university, expected to graduate in 2025. She is employed within the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine. For further inquiries, she can be reached via email at thanhhuong.vothi90@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2771-6086

Tuan Ho Nguyen Anh, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Vietnam

Tuan Ho Nguyen Anh holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine and a PhD in Medical Morphology from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City. Currently, Dr. Tuan holds the position of Executive Officer of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine. He is also the Deputy Head of the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences. For further inquiries, he can be reached via email at hnat1503@yahoo.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2747-8210

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Published

28-08-2025

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Võ Thị Thanh Hương and Hồ Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, “Proposing Directions for Completing the University Training Program to Meet Output Standards at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine”, JTE, vol. 20, no. 03(V), pp. 103–114, Aug. 2025.

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