Does the Vietnam's National Medical Council perform assessment of qualification for the practice of medicine before issuing a practising license?
- Which conditions must be met by participants in the assessment of qualification for practice of medicine in Vietnam?
- Does the Vietnam’s National Medical Council perform assessment of qualification for the practice of medicine before issuing a practising license?
- From 2027, shall the qualification test be held for the title of doctor?
Which conditions must be met by participants in the assessment of qualification for practice of medicine in Vietnam?
According to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 24 of the 2023 Law on Medical Examination and Treatment in Vietnam as follows:
Assessment of qualification for practice of medicine in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as qualification test)
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2. In order to be eligible to take a qualification test, a candidate must:
a) hold an academic qualification appropriate for each professional title specified in clause 1 of this Article;
b) complete the medical internship as defined in Article 23 herein.
3. Qualification tests shall be conducted by the Vietnam’s National Medical Council (VNMC) acting as a presiding body.
4. Candidates taking qualification tests shall be liable for fees, costs and expenses incurred from these tests.
5. The Government shall elaborate on this Article.
Thus, in order to be eligible to take a qualification test, a candidate must:
- hold an academic qualification appropriate for each professional title specified in clause 1 Article 24 of the 2023 Law on Medical Examination and Treatment in Vietnam;
- complete the medical internship as defined in Article 23 of the 2023 Law on Medical Examination and Treatment in Vietnam.
From 2027, will the Vietnam's National Medical Council perform assessment of qualification for the practice of medicine before issuing a practising license?
Does the Vietnam’s National Medical Council perform assessment of qualification for the practice of medicine before issuing a practising license?
Pursuant to Article 25 of the 2023 Law on Medical Examination and Treatment in Vietnam stipulating as follows:
Vietnam’s National Medical Council (VNMC)
1. VNMC is an organization created by the Prime Minister that functions as an independent appraiser of qualification for the practice of medicine; has its own seal and headquarter.
2. It shall have the following tasks and duties:
a) Preside over and cooperate with healthcare socio-professional organizations and other relevant agencies and organizations in developing a benchmarking toolkit for assessment and measurement of qualification for the practice of medicine;
b) Adopt the aforesaid benchmarking toolkit;
c) Conduct qualification tests;
d) Receive, process and handle requests and complaints, or cooperate with state agencies in handling complaints and denunciations relating to qualification test results;
dd) Perform other tasks and duties assigned by the Prime Minister.
3. The Prime Minister shall impose regulations on VNMC’s organization and operation.
At the same time, based on Clause 1, Article 24 of the 2023 Law on Medical Examination and Treatment in Vietnam as follows:
Assessment of qualification for practice of medicine in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as qualification test)
1. Taking the qualification test shall be prerequisite for application for practising licenses to be awarded to medical practitioners holding the titles of doctor, physician assistant, nurse, midwife, medical technician, clinical nutritionist, out-of-hospital paramedic or clinical psychologist.
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Thus, the Vietnam's National Medical Council is the organization that conducts the assessment of qualification for practice of medicine before applying for practising licenses to be awarded to medical practitioners holding the titles of doctor and the titles specified above.
From 2027, shall the qualification test be held for the title of doctor?
Pursuant to Clause 3, Article 120 of the 2023 Law on Medical Examination and Treatment in Vietnam stipulating as follows:
Entry in force
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3. Vietnam’s National Medical Council (VNMC) shall have the duty to conduct qualification tests in accordance with the following regulations:
a) The qualification test shall be held for the title of doctor from January 1, 2027;
b) The qualification test shall be held for the title of physician assistant, nurse or midwife from January 1, 2028;
c) The qualification test shall be held for the title of medical technician, clinical nutritionist, out-of-hospital paramedic or clinical psychologist from January 1, 2029.
Thus, taking the qualification test shall be prerequisite for application for practising licenses to be awarded to medical practitioners holding the titles of doctor, physician assistant, nurse, midwife, medical technician, clinical nutritionist, out-of-hospital paramedic or clinical psychologist.
Vietnam’s National Medical Council (VNMC) shall have the duty to conduct qualification tests in accordance with the following regulations:
- The qualification test shall be held for the title of doctor from January 1, 2027;
- The qualification test shall be held for the title of physician assistant, nurse or midwife from January 1, 2028;
- The qualification test shall be held for the title of medical technician, clinical nutritionist, out-of-hospital paramedic or clinical psychologist from January 1, 2029.
The 2023 Law on Medical Examination and Treatment in Vietnam takes effect from January 1, 2024.
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