ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam’s first private, not-for-profit university established to international standards, with the vision of becoming one of the world’s top 100 universities. Guided by its core values (EXCEL) of Empathy, Creativity, Leadership Mindset, Exceptional Capability, and Entrepreneurial Spirit, VinUni develops talent equipped to create meaningful impact in Vietnam and globally.

Founded by Vingroup, one of Asia’s largest private conglomerates, VinUni benefits from a dynamic ecosystem spanning Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture, and Social Enterprises. This ecosystem provides unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation through leading organizations such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes, as well as a vibrant entrepreneurial network including VinVentures, VinMotion, VinRobotics, VinSpace, and VinEnergo, etc.

VinUni comprises four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Health Sciences. The University has established strategic partnerships with Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania and Nanyang Technological University to advance excellence in education, research, and innovation.

In 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university globally to achieve QS 5 Stars, earning the highest rating in nine categories: Global Engagement, Good Governance, Program Strength, Academic Development, Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Arts, and Social Impact. The University was also appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO Chair University, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.

As a rapidly growing research-intensive university, VinUni is investing in world-class talent, research centers, and cutting-edge facilities to drive breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Intelligence, Innovations in Health Sciences, Policy Development, and Sustainable Societies.

THE COLLEGE

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) is committed to developing world-class research and providing outstanding healthcare education. We aim to be an agent of change in medical education reform and health sciences research. We strive to attract and develop healthcare leaders who will advance health sciences locally and globally.

CHS’s strategic partner within Vingroup is the Vinmec Healthcare System—the leading private, not-for-profit provider in Vietnam, comprising 10 hospitals and outpatient clinics (1,600+ beds). Vinmec is the only provider in Vietnam with two JCI-accredited hospitals (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City). Vinmec Times City in Hanoi is our primary teaching hospital and the only academic JCI-recognized hospital in the country, offering students robust clinical exposure and a strong care–education–research environment.

CHS currently offers undergraduate programs in Medicine and Nursing, and six residency programs in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, Orthopedics, and Anesthesia. All programs at CHS are competency-based and were developed with international standards and benchmarking. Our strategic academic alliance partner is the University of Pennsylvania. With international standard curricula, a blend of international and Vietnamese faculty, modern pedagogical approaches, and technology-forward infrastructure, we ensure cutting edge education and research opportunities across programs in a supportive and collaborative culture. Our graduates are prepared to become leaders, innovators, and scientists with an entrepreneurial mindset.

VinUni CHS received official recognition from ACGME International, a renowned international accrediting organization, for the high quality of its postgraduate medical education programs at institutional level. This marked CHS as the first medical education institution in Vietnam and only the second in Southeast Asia, following Singapore, to attain such recognition. In March 2024, ACGME-I accredited 3 residency programs at CHS (Internal Medicine, General Surgery and Pediatrics), which recognized VinUni again, for the first time in Vietnam with 3 “program level” accreditation. CHS is also the first and only institution in Vietnam with ACEN Candidacy recognition for Nursing education program.

Position Summary 

The Associate Program Director supports the Program Director in delivering a high-quality, competency-based Internal Medicine Residency Program. The APD contributes directly to resident clinical supervision, teaching rounds, outpatient education, academic conferences, simulation-based learning, resident assessment and feedback, program evaluation, mentoring, recruitment, faculty and leadership development, program operations, and scholarly productivity.

1. Clinical and Educational Activities — 50%

Core Responsibilities 

The APD will integrate resident education into routine clinical work and structured learning activities across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes direct supervision, bedside and working-round teaching, academic conference facilitation, simulation training, workplace-based assessment, formal examinations, and faculty development. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Coordinate and contribute to the Internal Medicine academic conference program, including didactic teaching, resident case discussions, morbidity and mortality conferences, clinicopathological conferences, radiology rounds, and other structured learning activities. 

• Lead clinical teaching rounds and provide residents with structured teaching in clinical reasoning, decision-making, patient management, communication, professionalism, and safe clinical practice. 

• Develop and deliver simulation-based education, including simulation curriculum design, case development, facilitation, debriefing, and evaluation. 

• Conduct workplace-based resident assessment and feedback, including Mini-CEX, direct feedback sessions, and end-of-rotation evaluations. 

• Co-supervise the annual final OSCE and MCQ examinations and support the quality and integrity of resident assessment processes. 

• Provide direct clinical supervision during resident working rounds, progressively support resident autonomy, and provide guidance appropriate to resident competence and level of training. 

• Supervise residents in outpatient clinical activities and facilitate outpatient case presentations and discussion. 

• Participate in and support faculty development activities related to clinical teaching, supervision, assessment, feedback, and resident education.

2. Program Management and Service — 40%

Program management and service responsibilities include resident progression review, Clinical Competency Committee activities, evaluation system oversight, program evaluation, scheduling, governance, mentorship, recruitment, leadership development, annual program implementation, and quality monitoring. 

2.1 Resident Assessment, CCC, and Remediation — 10% 

The APD will support a robust resident assessment and progression system, with particular responsibility for milestone mapping, CCC preparation, resident feedback, early identification of residents requiring additional support, and remediation planning. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Map resident performance to milestones and prepare resident assessment materials for Clinical Competency Committee review. 

• Co-organize and lead Clinical Competency Committee meetings and support semi-annual review of resident progression. 

• Conduct individual resident feedback meetings as assigned and ensure clear documentation of developmental priorities. 

• Identify residents who are struggling and collaborate with the Program Director and relevant faculty to develop and supervise individualized remediation plans. 

• Co-supervise the resident evaluation system and strength

2.2 Program Administration, Scheduling, and Recruitment — 15% 

The APD will support day-to-day program operations, resident rotation planning, institutional governance activities, annual recruitment,  

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Represent the program in working with VinUni departments and teaching sites 

• Develop the annual resident rotation schedule and monitor implementation throughout the academic year. 

• Participate in core CHS meetings and GMEC meetings and contribute to program-level decision-making and follow-up actions. 

• Co-manage annual resident admission and recruitment activities in collaboration with the Program Director and relevant stakeholders. 

2.3 Mentorship, Faculty and Leadership Development — 10% 

The APD will support the resident mentorship program and strengthen leadership capacity among chief residents and newly appointed faculty. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Supervise the resident mentorship program and support effective matching of residents with faculty mentors. 

• Organize mentorship activities and personally mentor assigned residents in professional development and progression. 

• Coach chief residents and new faculty to strengthen leadership, teaching, supervision, communication, and program-management capability. 

2.4 Program Evaluation and Quality — 5% 

The APD will contribute to systematic program evaluation and continuous quality improvement, using resident and stakeholder feedback to identify priorities and support action planning. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Co-organize the annual Program Evaluation Committee process and support review of program performance and improvement priorities. 

• Monitor program quality and resident experience indicators and work with the Program Director to address identified issues. 

 3. Research and Scholarly Activities — 10%

Core Responsibilities 

The APD is expected to contribute to the scholarly mission of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and model academic productivity for residents. The role includes resident thesis supervision, peer-reviewed publication, and dissemination of scholarly work through national and international conferences. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Supervise resident thesis work and provide guidance on research design, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and scholarly writing. 

• Maintain personal scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publication relevant to Internal Medicine, medical education, quality improvement, patient safety, or related fields. 

• Present or co-present scholarly work at national or international conferences and encourage resident participation in scholarly dissemination. 

COMPENSATION

The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.