Hun Sen worries about the quality of medical degrees
24 March 2009
By Ung Chamroeun
Cambodge Soir Hebdo
Translated from French by Luc Sâr
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During a speech given on Tuesday 24 March for the handing out of diplomas at the International University, Hun Sen reminded that a bad quality education is a danger to the nation, in particular when it comes to medical degrees.
“The education level in the medical profession is very important because people’s life is at stake. There must be programs that follow precise standards,” Hun Sen said while indicating that he declined an invitation by the International University in 2005 because of the large number of doctors receiving their degrees [during that year]. According to Hun Sen, the number of medical doctor recipients was too large.
Hun Sen wished to see medical students preparing their doctorate thesis under the supervision of several advisors, not just from the university itself, but also from external advisors also. “This profession is very important, the model provided by the International University should not be followed, i.e. the opening of other medical schools in private institutions. This worries me a lot,” he said. The International University is currently the only private university providing a medical doctorate degree.
Hun Sen indicated that for the PhD degree he obtained, he got it under the supervision of 15 advisors. Without giving further details, he indicated that he prepared his thesis, but that he never had to defend it. “This thesis allowed me to lead the country to democracy and development. I don’t have to return to study, I have sufficient background in various matters since the 80s. In my thesis, I focused on a precise vision of the management of the country,” Hun Sen revealed.
“The education level in the medical profession is very important because people’s life is at stake. There must be programs that follow precise standards,” Hun Sen said while indicating that he declined an invitation by the International University in 2005 because of the large number of doctors receiving their degrees [during that year]. According to Hun Sen, the number of medical doctor recipients was too large.
Hun Sen wished to see medical students preparing their doctorate thesis under the supervision of several advisors, not just from the university itself, but also from external advisors also. “This profession is very important, the model provided by the International University should not be followed, i.e. the opening of other medical schools in private institutions. This worries me a lot,” he said. The International University is currently the only private university providing a medical doctorate degree.
Hun Sen indicated that for the PhD degree he obtained, he got it under the supervision of 15 advisors. Without giving further details, he indicated that he prepared his thesis, but that he never had to defend it. “This thesis allowed me to lead the country to democracy and development. I don’t have to return to study, I have sufficient background in various matters since the 80s. In my thesis, I focused on a precise vision of the management of the country,” Hun Sen revealed.
