1. Leaders of the Department
– Dean: Colonel, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tinh
– Vice Chairman: Colonel, M.A. Tran Duc Luan
2. Historical Background of the faculty
Since 1957, the University has maintained a core emphasis on the instruction of political theory. In tandem with the evolution, growth, and maturation of the Vietnam Military Medical University, the Department of Marxist-Leninist Theory and Ideology has demonstrated continuous expansion across all facets.
The precursor to the Department of Marxist-Leninist Theory and Ideology was a group of political educators within the Board of Mass Mobilisation, a branch of the University’s Department of Politics. In April 1967, the University’s Board of Directors made the pivotal decision to establish the Department of Political Education, led by the Deputy Political Commissar and the Head of the Department of Politics. This landmark event designated April 22, 1967, as the department’s traditional anniversary.
Subsequently, in August 1984, due to evolving operational requirements, the Department of Political Education underwent a structural transformation, resulting in the creation of two distinct departments: the Department of Marxist-Leninist Theory and Ideology and the Department of Party and Political Work.
By March 1992, prompted by evolving responsibilities, the Department of Marxist-Leninist Theory and Ideology and the Department of Party and Political Work were amalgamated into a unified entity known as the Department of Social Sciences. At the close of 1998, this department was rebranded as the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities.
From June 2004, in accordance with Decision No. 451/QD-VP, dated June 18, 2004, issued by the University’s Director, the Department of Marxist-Leninist Theory and Ideology was reinstated, this time under the Vietnam Military Medical University, following its separation from the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities.
3. Functions and Responsibilities
3.1. Function
Developing, planning, and delivering curricula on Marxist-Leninist theory and the ideology of Ho Chi Minh for the Academy’s academic subjects; engaging in research in the field of social sciences and humanities; nurturing the professional growth of instructors within the department; overseeing and supervising the falcuties in accordance with the directives and guidelines established by the Ministry of National Defense and the Vietnam Military Medical University.
3.2. Duties and powers
– Organize the construction and approval of programs and subject content for subjects in training, submitting to the Director of the Univeristy for approval; organize compilation of lectures, curriculum, teaching materials within the scope of in charge.
– Coordinate with functional agencies to develop plans and organize the implementation of the assigned training plan.
– Develop and implement the work and methodology plan, fostering lecturers and staff in the department and falcuties; Strictly manage the contingent of cadres, lecturers and staff to strictly abide by the regulations on education and training.
– Propose innovation of methods of evaluating and organizing exams, checking credits, modules, subjects, graduation by the Faculty and Department; Participate in evaluation and classification of learners quality as prescribed.
– Propose research directions and organize scientific and technological activities.
– Organize the inspection and evaluation of the results of the implementation of the training plan, scientific research and the assigned tasks of the lecturers.
– Organize the management and effective use of facilities, teaching equipment, scientific research of the Faculty and Department.
– Perform other tasks related to teaching and scientific research when assigned (competitions, Olympic contests, seminars, …).
– Build up a strong and clean Party cell, strong and comprehensive unit “exemplary and typical”; Ready to receive and complete all assigned tasks.
4. List of lecturers
4.1. Falcuty of Marxist-Leninist Philosophy
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tinh
– PhD. Pham Ba Dien
– PhD. Le Thi Tam Hieu
– M.A. Bui Dang Doi
– M.A. Nguyen Quoc Nam
– M.A. Phung Van Cuong
– B.A. Phung Van Lam

4.2. Department of Marxist-Leninist Political Economics
– PhD Pham Ngoc Thuc
– PhD Nguyen Duc Hung
– Bachelor Vo Hoang Giang
4.3. Department of Scientific Socialism
– MSc Tran Duc Luan
– MSc Nguyen The Hoc
– MSc Nguyen Trung Kien
– MSc Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung
4.4. Department of Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology
– MSc Phung Thi Hien
– MSc Bui Thi Bich Thao
5. Notable Achievements
2011 Third-class Fatherland Protection Medal Decision No. 1989/QD-CTN, dated November 4, 2011; President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
2012 Commendation from the Minister of National Defense Decision No. 1228/QD-BQP, dated April 19, 2012; Minister of National Defense.
2016 Commendation from the Prime Minister Decision No. 2268/QD-TTg, dated November 24, 2016; Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
2018 Commendation from the Minister of National Defense Decision No. 1908/QD-BQP, dated May 24, 2018; Minister of National Defense
2020 Commendation from the General Department of Politics Decision No. 2447/QD-BQP, dated December 24, 2020, from the Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the People’s Army of Vietnam
2021 Commendation from the Minister of National Defense Decision No. 1209/QP-BQP, dated April 30, 2021, from the Minister of National Defense
2021 Second-class Fatherland Protection Medal Decision No. 2268/QD-CTN, dated December 8, 2021, from the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

6. Contact Information:
– Address: Faculty of Marxist-Leninist Theory, Vietnam Military Medical University, 160 Phung Hung, Phuc La, Ha Dong, Hanoi.
– Phone number: (069) 566.319
– Email address: k30@vmmu.edu.vn
7. Other Information
7.1. Prominent Activity Images
7.2. Mission, Vision, Core Values
– Mission:
To educate in Marxist-Leninist theory and Ho Chi Minh’s thought for students at the college, university, and postgraduate levels, to develop their worldviews, scientific methodologies, and to cultivate their political, ethical, and personal qualities. Additionally, to conduct social and cultural scientific research and contribute to enhancing the quality of education and training at the Academy.
– Vision:
Striving to build the Department into a comprehensive, robust, and exemplary unit with a team of faculty and researchers possessing high moral and theoretical standards, a deep understanding of practicality, modern teaching and research methods, capable of meeting the Academy’s requirements in the new context.
– Core Values:
Integrity – Exemplariness – Quality – Creativity – Compassion – Collaboration.