A student from Nghe An province graduated with excellent results from a foreign military medical university.

This July, Student Nguyen Dinh Thanh from Thanh Thuy Commune (Thanh Chuong) received a certificate from the International Training Department, Shanghai Naval Medical University (China) recognizing his completion of the Clinical Doctor course with excellent academic performance, which isvaledictorianoutput, awarded the Gold Medal to the student with the highest academic achievement upon graduation from the course.

Student Nguyen Dinh Thanh has twice achieved the title of valedictorian. Photo: Huy Thu

Originally an excellent student at Dang Thuc Hua High School - Thanh Chuong, 7 years ago, in the 2014 university entrance exam, candidate Nguyen Dinh Thanh was the valedictorian of block B, military system of the Military Medical Academy.

After 1 year of studying atMilitary Medical Academy, Valedictorian Nguyen Dinh Thanh was honored to be selected by the Academy to study at Shanghai Naval Medical University. Here, Thanh participated in a 6-year clinical doctor course. The course had nearly 500 students, including 27 international students.

After the initial confusion when he first arrived, thanks to his hard work in studying, increasing communication and learning, especially improving his foreign language skills, Thanh quickly integrated into the new environment.

During his studies in China, the student from Nghe An not only made efforts in studying and researching but also enthusiastically participated in cultural, sports, and volunteer movements of Vietnamese students studying there.

Student Nguyen Dinh Thanh receives an award at Shanghai Naval Medical University. Photo: NVCC

Thanh has held the following positions: Head of the study group of the International Exchange Academy, Naval Medical University; secretary of the international student management office, Naval Medical University; Head of the Central - Military Medical Association, Shanghai; member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnamese Students Association in Shanghai...

Promoting the spirit of studiousness and good study, he was the valedictorian of the Military Medical Academy, at the Shanghai Naval Medical University, for 4 consecutive years, Thanh achieved excellent student results, received the First Class scholarship and won many other awards such as: Third prize in the Medical Chemistry Experimental Skills Competition; Third prize in the Clinical Diagnosis Skills Competition...

Thanh was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing for Vietnamese students with excellent academic achievements.

Student Nguyen Dinh Thanh cheers for the Vietnamese team competing in China. Photo: Hoai Nam

Before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out in China, Thanh returned home after completing his course. During the historic floods in the Central region in 2020, Thanh represented the Vietnamese Student Association in Shanghai to deliver gifts to flood victims in Quang Binh, donated by the Vietnamese Student Association in Shanghai.

Student Nguyen Dinh Thanh said: With the achievement of being the valedictorian of the clinical doctor course, he was accepted to study, research, and train for a Master of Medicine at two famous schools in China: Tongji University (top 3 universities in Shanghai) and Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (top 2 best schools in China for Oriental medicine).

"Right now, I'm considering, maybe I'll go to school in Guangzhou" - Thanh shared.

Student Nguyen Dinh Thanh gives gifts from the Vietnamese Student Association in Shanghai to people in the flood-hit area of ​​Quang Binh. Photo: Huy Thu

It is known that student Nguyen Dinh Thanh's family in the countryside has difficult circumstances. When Thanh was in high school, his parents worked as tea farmers and saved all household expenses for their son's education.

When Thanh left for China to study, Pham Thi Toan (born in 1966) - Thanh's mother - suffered from heart disease. Her health became increasingly poor, and all the heavy work in the family was shouldered by Thanh's father.

In recent days, when Thanh received the news of his excellent graduation from the International Training Department, Shanghai Naval Medical University, his father, Nguyen Dinh Hoan, passed away after 2 months of fighting a serious illness.

Student Nguyen Dinh Thanh was named an outstanding student at the graduation ceremony at Shanghai Naval Medical University. Photo: NVCC

In mid-July, Shanghai Naval Medical University held a graduation ceremony. Due to the epidemic situation, student Nguyen Dinh Thanh could not go to China to attend the ceremony and receive the certificate of merit.medal, reward…

He wrote on his personal page, “One more time, valedictorian: Graduated with the highest score. Once again, “standing shoulder to shoulder with the great powers” ​​according to Uncle Ho! Graduated with honors, changed a teaching curriculum, ambassador’s certificate of merit… A journey long enough for the Principal to call my name even though I was absent! Shanghai, goodbye!”