HUTECH School of Medicine and Health Sciences deepens academic ties with California Northstate University
- 13/08/2026
On August 6, HUTECH School of Medicine and Health Sciences and California Northstate University (CNU, USA) focused discussions on the study pathway toward the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, student–faculty exchange programs, research collaboration, and the development of clinical practice systems.
Attending the meeting was Prof. Xiaodong Feng, Founding Member and Vice President of California Northstate University, and Dean of the College of Pharmacy at CNU
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Representing HUTECH were Dr. Ly Thien Trang, Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hiep, MD, Meritorious Doctor and Rector of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences; together with leaders and faculty from related departments and institutes
HUTECH and CNU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2022. This meeting marked an important reconnection between the two sides, especially as HUTECH has recently established its School of Medicine and Health Sciences. It also laid the foundation for expanding cooperation beyond Pharmacy to the entire field of Medicine and Health Sciences, aiming toward international study programs and more advanced applied research.
At the meeting, HUTECH representatives introduced the education and research orientation of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and reviewed past collaborative activities. Prof. Xiaodong Feng shared about CNU’s education system, the strengths of its College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and ongoing research activities in pharmacy and health sciences. He praised HUTECH’s development direction and expressed hope for more substantial collaborative programs in the near future.
Based on shared orientations and academic strengths, the two sides discussed specific cooperation opportunities. A highlight was the potential to implement transfer and joint programs for pharmacists, creating opportunities for HUTECH students to continue their studies at California Northstate University along a suitable pathway and earn the PharmD degree following U.S. educational standards.
Prof. Xiaodong Feng shared about the academic and research system of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at CNU
In parallel, HUTECH and CNU explored the possibility of organizing undergraduate and graduate student exchange programs, increasing faculty and scholar exchanges, and promoting academic interaction between the two universities. These activities would give students access to an international learning environment, while faculty members could share expertise and expand academic networks.
In research, the two sides aim to carry out joint scientific projects, co-supervise research, and develop applied projects in medicine and healthcare. This would connect the academic strengths of both universities and promote research directions aligned with real-world healthcare needs.
In research, the two sides aim to carry out joint scientific projects, co-supervise research, and develop applied projects in medicine and healthcare. This would connect the academic strengths of both universities and promote research directions aligned with real-world healthcare needs.
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HUTECH discussed cooperation directions in international education, research, and clinical practice
HUTECH and CNU reaffirmed their commitment to expanding collaboration in education, research, and clinical practice
HUTECH and CNU reaffirmed their commitment to expanding collaboration in education, research, and clinical practice
Another notable topic was sharing experience in developing university hospitals and clinical practice systems. This cooperation is significant for HUTECH’s long-term development strategy, linking education with practice, research, and real healthcare environments.
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California Northstate University is a leading institution in health sciences in California, USA. The university focuses on developing healthcare professionals with a patient-centered approach, combining training, research, community service, and innovation in medical education. CNU currently has schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Psychology, and Health Sciences.
The College of Pharmacy was the first unit of the university system. It stands out with its patient-centered pharmacist training program, built on scientific evidence and interdisciplinary practice. It also has strong expertise in clinical pharmacy education and scientific research.
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