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University of Sydney

Engaging with Asia

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• University of Sydney proposal to establish a 100% foreign-owned Clinical School in Vietnam

• Part of University’s strategic plan for international expansion of its premium Faculties

• Faculty of Medicine has an enviable track-record in research and teaching

• Senate has given approval for assessment of Vietnam education market

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Vision and opportunity

• To provide the highest quality international medical education in Vietnam

• Provide a strong foundation for the University to have a major presence in Vietnam which can be strengthened in the future

• The culture, demand and support by local authorities sets the ideal climate for this endeavour

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Background

• 88 million people, economy growing at 7.5%

• 95% literacy, societal value of education

• Health care sector grappling with problems of cost, manpower shortage and technology demand greater than supply

• Government and private sector recognise the need for health care workers to be trained to international standards

• University of Sydney has had a medical exchange program with Vietnam since 1998, through Hoc Mai, the Australia-Vietnam Foundation

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Our proposal

• To establish a Clinical School of the University of Sydney in Vietnam

• Several opportunities to be considered-

• a) 2 years in Sydney for basic medical science and then 2 years in Vietnam for clinical training in the Vietnamese context

• b) Postgraduate training in our professional Masters of Medicine

• c) Establishing research centres in infectious and non-infectious disease

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Feasibility study progress…

• Support at highest levels of Government

• Early market assessment suggests the hybrid model is not immediately understood by Vietnamese students. However our Sydney-based students are highly enthusiastic about the opportunity for clinical placement in Vietnam. Formal market assessment is pending. Market needs may dictate the model adopted.

• English language training essential and IELTS of >7.0 required.

• Business model being developed.

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Benefits to The University of Sydney

• Increase the profile and reputation of the University internationally

• Potential for growth through other faculties

• Additional sources of funding towards University medical program

• Increased opportunities for research and collaboration

• Improved quality of the current medical program

• Footprint into Asia for other faculties of the University

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The future…

• Australia’s future lies in Asia

• We have forged strong links with Vietnam, educationally, and economically.

• The Vietnamese Government has encouraged the University of Sydney

• We see the establishment of this Clinical School as a natural progression

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