On January 21, DTU held a Ceremony to honor individuals who donate their bodies to Medical Science. National Teacher. Professor. Dr. Tran Huu Dang, DTU Vice - Provost; Dr. Vo Thi Ha Hoa, Vice Dean of DTU College of Medicine and Pharmacy; and a large number of faculty members and students attended.
The ceremony takes place in a solemn atmosphere, lighted with hundreds
of flower lanterns lit by students from DTU College of Medicine and Pharmacy
For medical students, Anatomy is considered the "first gate" that future doctors must pass before entering the world of healthcare. Anatomy is a fundamental and crucial subject for students in the Health Sciences sector, forming the foundation of their education. Therefore, the contributions of body donors to medical science are immensely significant to the advancement of the healthcare field today.
The tribute ceremony for body donors to medical science was held in a respectful and solemn atmosphere, with hundreds of flower lanterns lit by students from the DTU College of Medicine and Pharmacy.
National Teacher. Professor. Dr. Tran Huu Dang
National Teacher. Professor. Dr. Tran Huu Dang said: “More than 2000 years ago, in the time of Hippocrates, science had already experienced ups and downs in its developmental journey. Yet, religion remained a barrier to the advancement of science and technology, including in the field of medicine. Medical professionals were prohibited from performing dissections for research and teaching purposes, with violators facing painful deaths. Despite the dangers, the French doctor Judas Maccabee, along with his colleagues and students, secretly took unclaimed bodies to wine cellars to dissect and learn from them.
Originating from the West, the Maccabean ceremony commemorates and honors those who have sacrificed their bodies for medical science. It is a day of profound humanitarian significance, featuring sacred rituals for medical and pharmaceutical students and professionals to remember these noble souls. The admirable deeds of the generations before us are truly worthy of our lifelong gratitude, especially for us, the current generation of medical and pharmaceutical students.”
DTU College of Medicine and Pharmacy lecturers and students light the
incense sticks to express deep respect and gratitude to the "silent teachers”.
Many musical performances depicting the historical struggle and development of medicine in general, and anatomy in particular, as well as the lives of those who have donated their bodies to medical science, were vividly and movingly brought to life by DTU medical and pharmaceutical students.
Le Khac Anna, a medical student, shared: “Although I had heard a lot about donating bodies to science, it wasn't until I attended the Ceremony to honor individuals who donate their bodies to Medical Science at DTU that I truly understood the sacredness of these silent sacrifices. More than anyone, the professors, doctors, and students appreciate the invaluable contributions of those who have voluntarily sacrificed their bodies for science in general and for the medical education and training field in particular. We will strive to study hard to become 'both virtuous and expert physicians so as not to let down the efforts of our silent mentors."
(Media Center)