Vietnamese doctors study for the USMLE and get the ECFMG certificate to apply later on for residency in the US. They apply through ERAS every year to the same programs that interview and match their peers. These programs include the following: IMG Friendly.
Physicians from Vietnam will come to the US ahead of time to do 2-3 months of clinical experience to make their profile more competitive. They will do these rotations in the following hospitals before applying to residency: Observerships.
Vietnamese medical graduates usually come from these medical schools:
Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Hanoi Medical University
Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
Tan Tao University School of Medicine
Tay Nguyen University Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy
Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Thaibinh Medical University
University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Military Medical University Faculty of Medicine
Vietnam University of Traditional Medicine
Vo Truong Toan University Faculty of Medicine
