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MEDICAL DOCTOR CHS
MEDICAL DOCTOR

As a doctor, you step into a role that goes beyond medical expertise; it involves forging connections with patients, making critical decisions,
and continually learning to stay at the forefront of healthcare. The career of a medical doctor is a calling that intertwines science, empathy,
and a commitment to alleviating suffering, shaping a path of lifelong service and impact in the realm of medicine.

AVAILABLE ROLES (WHERE) Embryologists: Working in hospitals or fertility
clinics, assisting with procedures like egg retrieval
Hospitals: General hospitals, specialized clinics, and in vitro fertilization.
and teaching hospitals.
Cosmetologists: Providing beauty services such
Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies: Some as laser hair removal or skin rejuvenation
biotech companies in Vietnam are Vinbiocare treatments, or conducting cosmetic surgery.
Biotechnology, NanoCovax, etc.
Dermatologists: Specializing in diagnosing and
International organizations/ NGOs: Healthcare treating skin disorders and conditions, providing
and humanitarian organizations like WHO, Save medical and surgical treatments for conditions
the Children, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors
like acne, skin cancer, eczema, and psoriasis, as
Without Borders), etc. well as cosmetic dermatology procedures.

Research Institutions: Medical universities, such Dentists: Specializing in diagnosing, treating, and
as HMU, HueUMP, HCM UMP, etc., National preventing oral health issue. They provide a wide
Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE), range of services, including regular check-ups,
Institute of Tropical Medicine in HCMC, or cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals,
Vietnamese Nurses Association (VNA), etc.
crowns, bridges, etc.
Government Agencies: Government health Medical Educators: Teaching and training
departments, contributing to public health policy
medical students, residents, and healthcare
and administration. professionals.
Universities/Colleges: Medical universities or Sports Medicine Physicians: Diagnosing and
related majors in colleges. treating sports-related injuries and provide

Healthcare startups/businesses: Docosan, healthcare to athletes, including positions at
MediHub, DrCare 24, etc. sports medicine centers.

Medical Informatics Specialists: Managing
AVAILABLE ROLES (WHAT) electronic health records and healthcare data

Clinical Doctors: Engaging in clinical practice, Public Health Physicians: Focusing on public
diagnosing and treating patients in various health initiatives, epidemiology, and disease
medical specialties such as cardiology, control.
orthopedics, neurology, oncology, pediatrics, etc.
Medical Consultants: Providing expert advices to
Cell and Gene Therapy Specialists: Utilizing organizations, insurance companies, or legal
cellular and genetic manipulation to treat genetic firms on medical matters.
disorders and cancers.

Researchers: Conducting medical studies and
clinical trials at research institutions like
universities, research centers, and organizations
like the Pasteur Institute.

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