Hoang Duc Hung, a 2025 Hanoi Medical University graduate born in 2000, is balancing a dual routine in Hanoi by completing unpaid medical practical training during the day and driving a ride-hailing motorbike taxi at night to fund his career, according to a report published by Vietnam.vn.
Hung earned his Doctor of Traditional Medicine degree in June 2025. Following a four-month reserve officer training program at the Military Medical Academy from August to December 2025, he registered for mandatory practical training at the Central Acupuncture Hospital in Hanoi in mid-December 2025 to secure his medical practice license.
Because the practical training program offers no salary and requires tuition payments, Hung works to cover his living expenses independently following an agreement with his family to manage his own finances post-graduation.
Every day, Hung walks from his rented room in Hanoi's O Cho Dua ward to the hospital. At 5:00 PM, upon completing his hospital duties, he switches into his ride-hailing uniform and operates until 10:00 PM. He earns between 250,000 and 300,000 VND per night, reaching approximately 8 to 10 million VND per month by working extended shifts during weekends and holidays.
According to his timeline, Hung expects to complete his hospital practical training in December 2026. Following completion, he plans to suspend his ride-hailing work to focus on working at a clinic and preparing for the master's entrance examination in Traditional Medicine at Hanoi Medical University next year.
