Student members
In addition to providing healthcare services to patients in Vietnam, one of VHC's primary objectives is the education and development of our student members. Each year, students dedicate themselves to fundraising, procuring supplies, and attending weekly training sessions to prepare for all aspects of our mobile health clinic. These trainings equip students with essential skills, such as measuring blood pressure, taking medical histories, and interpreting for healthcare professionals. Since VHC’s inception, over 500 students have volunteered with us, with more than 50% successfully pursuing careers in healthcare.
VHC also fosters leadership by empowering former volunteers to become student officers, where they play a critical role in training new members. Each year, despite the challenges and demands, our student officers shoulder significant responsibility to ensure the success of the clinic, creating a rewarding experience for both volunteers and health professionals alike.
Applications for the Summer 2025 cohort have closed. The next student member recruitment will be Fall 2026.
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From our alumni:
Anthony Luu
Member: 2.0 | Leader: 3.0, 4.0
"I joined Vietnam Health Clinic in 2010 as a student volunteer and for the first time during my college career, I felt a sense of purpose and belonging. I was surrounded by driven, like-minded students with similar career aspirations and the support we provided each other not only helped us produce successful mission trips, but also success in our own personal and professional endeavors. I have made many life-long friends through the organization and for that, I am grateful."
Michelle Tran
Member: 4.0 | Leader: 5.0
"Vietnam Health Clinic offers no epiphanies--you likely won't save lives and you probably won't figure out the rest of your life in two weeks. Instead, you'll work hard, sweat a lot, and laugh loudly with a team that will slowly become some of your best friends. You'll gain new appreciation, insight into new perspectives, and serve a population you will never forget."
Belle Ngo
Member: 6.0 | Leader: 7.0
"It is a complex and multifaceted task to make a lasting impact on a community, but VHC has the passion, drive, and teamwork to continually evolve. Working with such a dedicated and tenacious family has greatly informed my goals as an aspiring physician and has not only unlocked new opportunities, but also provided me with fresh perspectives."