The 10X guy is the valedictorian of the residency exam at Hanoi Medical University.

Surpassing nearly 1,000 candidates, Vu Ngoc Duy (born in 2001) has just become the valedictorian of the residency exam of Hanoi Medical University this year with 25.09/30 points. This is considered the most fierce exam at this school, because each medical student can only participate once in their life, right in the year of graduating from university.

Previously, Duy was also one of more than 40 students of Hanoi Medical University graduating with honors this year.

“I was surprised by this result because I have many good friends around me. I feel happy and relieved,” Duy said.

Winning the highest rank in this exam, Duy was the first person to have the right to choose the residential major.

Vu Ngoc Duy has just become the valedictorian of the residency exam at Hanoi Medical University. *Photo: Thuy Nga*

Duy was born into a family with a mother who is a doctor. The image of his mother always busy with work, "sometimes stopping her meal to examine patients" instilled in Duy a love and admiration for the profession.

“Even though my mother did not intervene or guide me, I still wanted to pursue this path. Although the medical profession is hard, it also brings joy and meaning. My mother is the person who has given me the greatest motivation,” Duy said.

In grade 12, Ngoc Duy won second prize in the national math competition and was admitted directly to the medical school of Hanoi Medical University.

Right from the time he entered school, the male student had determined his goal of passing the residency exam. Therefore, during the 6 years, Duy spent most of his time studying in class and doing clinical practice. According to Duy, only when he had a firm grasp of basic knowledge could he do well in clinical practice. On the contrary, if he did well in clinical practice, he would see that the basic knowledge of the industry was meaningful.

“I often divide knowledge into small parts and try to grasp it firmly. Thanks to that, in the following years, when faced with a huge amount of knowledge, I won’t feel overwhelmed,” Duy said.

During the “sprint” phase of studying for the inpatient exam, during the day he had to go to the hospital, and in the afternoon he had to study theory in the lecture hall. Duy mainly focused on studying for about 3-4 hours in the evening. When it came to the “finish line”, the male student studied 13-14 hours a day, mainly taking a lunch break in the lecture hall and eating right in the cafeteria.

With the goal of passing the Obstetrics and Gynecology entrance exam, according to Duy, he must try to get into the top 20 out of nearly 1,000 candidates to have a chance.

“I'm afraid that if I don't try, I will regret it, so I always have a specific plan and try my best,” Duy said.

Ngoc Duy chose the residency major on September 9. *Photo: HMU*

The residency exam consists of 3 tests with 8 main subjects. This is a comprehensive exam of basic subjects, major 1 (Internal Medicine and Pediatrics), major 2 (Surgery and Obstetrics). The large and extensive amount of knowledge requires candidates to have an effective review strategy and time allocation.

There was a time when Duy felt “too fierce and stressful”. However, it was his dream of becoming a doctor that motivated him to overcome that period.

“There were times when I went to the Oncology department to do clinical trials and met patients who were only a few years old but had malignant diseases. That motivated me to continue pursuing this career and delve deeper,” Duy said.

He once considered pursuing a career in Oncology, but after clinical experiences, Duy decided to stick with Obstetrics and Gynecology for the long term.

Ngoc Duy on his medical graduation day. *Photo: NVCC*

Becoming the valedictorian of the residency exam at Hanoi Medical University and pursuing his desired major, Duy believes that his journey is still very long.

“Although this path is difficult and arduous, it is also an opportunity for me to practice my profession and accumulate knowledge and experience. For a doctor, I think the most important thing is still expertise and professionalism.

During the 3-year residency program, with the guidance of teachers and seniors, I hope to become more mature and steadfast, continuing to accumulate a lot of knowledge and experience," shared the new valedictorian of the residency exam at Hanoi Medical University.

The 2025 residency exam is the largest ever. This is also the first class to graduate from the Comprehensive Medical Innovation Program. The majors chosen by many high-ranking candidates include: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Plastic Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Oncology, Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Pediatrics... In particular, for the Obstetrics and Gynecology and Plastic Surgery majors, most of the quotas were selected from the first batch of candidates.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/10x-la-thu-khoa-ky-thi-bac-si-noi-tru-nam-2025-2440874.html