MANAGEMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE BRIDGING EDUCATION AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY

Autors/ores

  • Ngo My Linh Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Thai Cong Dan School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Pham Kieu Anh Tho Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Tran Binh Khiem Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Gia Thinh Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejhrms.v10i1.2135

Paraules clau:

educational management, undergraduate bridging education, training management, medical university, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Resum

This study examines the management of undergraduate bridging education at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam, from an educational management perspective. It aims to propose feasible measures to enhance the effectiveness of bridging programs based on theoretical analysis and an assessment of current management practices. The study employs both theoretical and empirical methods, including surveys of administrators, lecturers, and bridging students. The findings show that while existing management demonstrates strengths in planning, organization, direction, and initial evaluation, limitations remain in curriculum continuity, training flexibility, supervision consistency, digital technology application, and staff professional development. Based on these findings, the study proposes five feasible management measures to improve the quality and effectiveness of undergraduate bridging education at the University.

Biografies de l'autor/a

  • Ngo My Linh, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Ms. Ngo My Linh is presently working as a specialist in the Undergraduate Training Department, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP), Vietnam. She's interested in doing research about training, medical education and human resources for health. She can be contacted at nmlinh@ctump.edu.vn.

  • Thai Cong Dan, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Dr. Thai Cong Dan is currently a senior English lecturer, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University (CTU), Vietnam. He has held his PhD at Naresuan University, Thailand, since 2010 in Educational Administration (English program). He got his MA in Cultural aspects and Literature from the University of Notre Dame du Lac, Indiana, USA in 1999. His main research interests are TEF/TESOL issues, intercultural communication, high school and higher education levels in English learning and teaching, English program management, curriculum design, testing and evaluation, professional development, and educational administration. He can be reached at tcdan@ctu.edu.vn.

  • Pham Kieu Anh Tho, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Dr. Pham Kieu Anh Tho is currently serving as Chair of the Undergraduate Training Department, CTUMP, Vietnam. Her research interests include physiology, neurology, and medical education. She can be contacted at pkatho@ctump.edu.vn.

  • Tran Binh Khiem, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Mr. Tran Binh Khiem is currently working as a specialist in the Undergraduate Training Department, CTUMP, Vietnam. His research interests focus on training, education, and human resources for health. He can be contacted at tbkhiem@ctump.edu.vn.

  • Nguyen Gia Thinh, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Mr. Nguyen Gia Thinh is currently working as a specialist in the Medical Education and Skills Training Center, CTUMP, Vietnam. His research interests include medical education, clinical skills training, and simulation-based learning. He can be contacted at ngthinh@ctump.edu.vn.

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2026-02-17

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Vol. 10 Núm. 1 (2026)

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