Secure Your Child's Future in Medicine.

🇻🇳🩺 Discover the World of Healthcare in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

As parents, you envision the best possible future for your child. If they're aspiring to study medicine, our exclusive 6-day, 5-night Pre-Medicine Camp in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, offers an unparalleled experience designed to give them a significant advantage in their university applications.

Through our Gateway camps, we provide a challenging, enriching, and unforgettable journey where your child will learn directly from leading medical professionals and gain comprehensive insights into the demanding yet incredibly rewarding medical field.

Who

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Highly motivated high school students
(ages 16-18)

When

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7 to 12 September 2025
30 November to 5 December 2025

Where

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Holistic Medical Insight:

Your child will gain a fundamental understanding of both Western and Eastern approaches to healing, treatment, and pre- and post-treatment care. They'll participate in exciting, interactive workshops and realistic simulations, offering invaluable real-world exposure.

Guidance & Networking:

Rest assured, your child will learn directly from inspiring doctors, current medical students, and experienced healthcare professionals. They'll also connect with driven, like-minded peers, fostering a supportive and ambitious network.

Uni Application Advantage:

This camp is designed to help your child understand exactly what it takes to get into top medical programs and how to make their application shine. It also helps them truly appreciate the rigorous demands of a medical career, ensuring it's the right fit for their personal aspirations.

Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom: Your child will explore medical technology, nursing, midwifery, and rehabilitation, and discover traditional medicine approaches. Benefit from a dedicated Prep Workshop for Med School Applications , and engage with local medical students during a farewell dinner.

Hands-On Career Exploration

Immersive Learning Environment: Our curriculum is designed with a leading medical school in Ho Chi Minh City, blending essential medical theory with practical application. You'll observe anatomy practice, gain a deeper understanding of hospital operations during site visits, and engage in stimulated clinical practice.

Package Price: US$2,500

Includes:

Duration: 6 Days, 5 Nights

Accommodation: Twin-share accommodation

Meals: All meals provided regulations

Activities: All program activities and workshops as per the itinerary

Expert Sessions: Direct learning from leading medical professionals and current medical students

Certificate of completion

Excludes:

Air Ticket

Visa fees

Travel insurance

Personal shopping and incidental expenses

Day 1:

AM - Arrive in HCM; check into hotel

PM - Ice breakers, Program briefing, and City tour

Day 2:

AM - Anatomy

Introduction to the human body
Observe Anatomy Practice Room, where students will practice on cadavers

PM - Site visit to the University Medical Center (UMC)

Gain a deeper understanding of hospital operations (e.g. departments and teams)

Day 3:

AM - Center for Advanced Training in Clinical Simulation (ATCS)

Observe stimulations of clinical screening

PM - Center for Advanced Training in Clinical Simulation (ATCS)

Stimulated practice of clinical screening (heart or lung auscultation)

Day 4:

AM - Medical Technology

Introduction to nursing, midwifery, rehabilitation and medical laboratory

PM - Site visit to the Department of Nursing, UMC

Prep Workshop for Med School Applications

Day 5:

AM - Traditional Medicine

Introduction to Traditional Medicine: an alternative approach to healthcare

PM - Site visit to Department of Traditional Medicine, UMC

Observe process of screening and diagnosing in Traditional Medicine

Farewell dinner and engage with local medical students

Day 6:

AM - Check out of hotel; leave for airport

Who is this Pre-Med Camp for?

This camp is for highly motivated high school students aged 16-18 who are serious about exploring a career in medicine, eager for a challenging and enriching experience, and looking to gain an advantage in their university applications.

What is the duration and location of the camp?

The camp is 6 days and 5 nights , held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

When are the camp dates?

We have two sessions available: 7 to 12 September 2025 and 30 November to 5 December 2025.

What is the cost of the camp and what does it include?

The camp costs US$2,500. This fee includes twin-share accommodation, all meals, local transportation, and all planned activities.

What is NOT included in the camp fee?

The fee excludes flight tickets, visa costs, travel insurance, and personal shopping expenses.

Will I gain clinical experience or medical qualifications during the camp?

No, this program is designed for educational exploration and does not provide clinical experience or medical qualifications. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the medical field and help determine career fit.

How large are the group sizes for the camp?

The group size for the Pre-Med Camp ranges from 16 to 30 students.

How many camps has Gateway organized in the past?

Gateway has been organising summer and winter programs since 2015.

Can participants make their own way to the designated hotel?

Yes, they can meet up with the rest of the group at the appointed check-in time.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is after 3pm and check-out is before 12pm.

How many meals are provided?

Dinner is provided on the first day; breakfast is provided on the last day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on all other days.

Safety policy

Providing a fun and memorable experience for our campers begins with ensuring a secure environment for all. The Gateway programme is fully compliant with MOE’s safety policy. Below are our primary safety guidelines:
● We maintain stringent safety protocols during our excursions to minimise potential hazards.

● All our team members undergo training in safety procedures and emergency protocols.
● Certified first aid responders are part of our camp staff, equipped to handle medical emergencies.
● In case of injuries, our trained staff will assess and provide immediate first aid.
● We have a swift route to nearby medical facilities for emergencies requiring advanced medical care.
● Parents/guardians will be notified immediately of serious injuries requiring medical attention.

Adult supervision policy

Each program is executed by qualified adult personnel. In general, we maintain a trainer/facilitator to participant ratio of 1:15. Campers will be supervised throughout the day, from 8am to 8pm. From 8pm to 8am, campers are expected to return to their rooms, where they may rest, continue to socialise with other campers or work on their group projects. Campers are not allowed to leave hotel premises. There will be an adult chaperone on site who will conduct night check-ins and attend to campers who require assistance.

Will there be a chaperone to accompany campers to/from Ho Chi Minh City?

Parents will have to arrange their child’s travel to/from Ho Chi Minh City, including hiring of chaperones if required. Travel clearance for minors travelling on their own must be processed in advance. We will provide an invitation letter to facilitate this process.

Can campers spend time with family/friends after the day’s program?

Yes, they may. We must receive parental consent in advance for evening excursions. Once campers leave hotel premises, they assume all responsibility for their personal safety. Campers are expected to return to their rooms by 10pm.

Who will safeguard participants’ passports?

There is an in-room safe where campers can store their valuables, including their passport.

Cancellation policy

The following cancellation charges apply:
61 days or more before the first day of the program: 30% of the total cost.
60 to 31 days before the first day of the program: 50% of the total cost.
30 days or less before the first day of the program: 100% of the total cost.

Due to advance payments to vendors with strict penalties (e.g. hotels), we cannot waive cancellation charges even for exceptional circumstances such as poor health or family emergencies. Please contact your insurer for assistance.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to support@gateway-plus.com.

We reserve the right to cancel any camp session due to insufficient enrolment. In such cases, a full refund will be issued within 14 working days to the credit card used for payment.

🇻🇳🩺 Discover the World of Healthcare in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Who ?

When ?

Where ?

Our curriculum, designed with the leading medical school in HCM, blends essential medical theory with practical application, giving your child a comprehensive understanding of the medical field .