TAMRI And Tam Anh General Hospital In HCMC Collaborate With Vietnam Society Of Otorhinolaryngology Host A Successful ENT Workshop And Training

The workshop, held on December 6-7, brought together over 30 medical professionals and featured 50 scientific presentations by leading otorhinolaryngology experts from Vietnam and around the globe. The event saw strong participation both in person and online.

The workshop attracted numerous international experts and doctors.

The event was co-hosted by Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City and the Tam Anh Research Institute (TAMRI), which served as the venue sponsor and contributed several scientific reports through its team of ENT specialists and doctors.

Prof. Tran Phan Chung Thuy, MD, PhD – Advisor, Otorhinolaryngology Center at Tam Anh General Hospital in HCMC, during her presentation.

This year’s event featured groundbreaking topics that sparked engaging discussions, such as:

• The global educational mission of IFOS (International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Societies)
• The economic impact on auditory care
• Endoscopic Vidian nerve surgery
• Complications of cochlear implant surgeries
• Vestibular rehabilitation methods.
• Newborn hearing screening and post-screening hearing loss treatments

Over two days, the workshop included eight sessions and 50 presentations, drawing nearly 200 in-person attendees and a substantial online audience of 24,000 interactions and 4,800 views from countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand via  Vietnam Society of Otorhinolaryngology’s Facebook live stream.

Participants were introduced to cutting-edge research and modern clinical solutions, enabling improved patient outcomes and community health care. Interactive Q&A sessions and side events provided valuable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and mentorship between experts and emerging doctors.

Event attendees listen to the presentations.

Prof. Tran Phan Chung Thuy, MD, PhD – Advisor, Otorhinolaryngology Center at Tam Anh General Hospital in HCMC, played a pivotal role as chairperson and presenter. Her topics included: The global educational mission of IFOS, vestibular rehabilitation methods, principles of endoscopic ear surgery and cholesteatoma management.

Prof. Tran Phan Chung Thuy, MD, PhD – Advisor, Otorhinolaryngology Center at Tam Anh General Hospital in HCMC – delivers impactful presentations.

Thuy said: “This event gathered leading experts from ASEAN and beyond, contributing significantly to advancing medical standards in the community. Through the insightful presentations by domestic and international specialists, participants had the opportunity to exchange knowledge, refine skills, and learn about cutting-edge treatment methods.”

International delegates pose for a commemorative photo at Tam Anh General Hospital’s booth on December 6, 2024.

The IFOS 2024 ENT Conference was not only a platform for professional development but also a bridge for fostering international collaboration, advancing the goal of global community health improvement.

Moving forward, the Tam Anh Research Institute and Tam Anh General Hospital HCMC will continue to collaborate with the Vietnam Otorhinolaryngology Society to host annual events, creating meaningful contributions to research, education and community health care.