High-risk pregnancies are becoming increasingly complex, requiring obstetricians and multidisciplinary specialists to adopt a comprehensive, up to date, and closely coordinated approach. Conditions such as gestational hypertension, fetal growth disorders, and congenital heart defects requiring immediate postnatal intervention affect maternal outcomes but also pose significant challenges for specialists across obstetrics, cardiology, anaesthesiology, and neonatology.
How can potential risks be detected early? When should interventions be initiated? What are the safest ways to approach intervention? These critical questions will be explored through a series of expert-led sessions at the CME accredited scientific conference, “New Challenges in Management of High-risk Pregnancy,” taking place from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM on 17 May 2025 at Hilton Saigon Hotel, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
The programme will deliver the latest updates from cutting-edge research while also providing a valuable platform for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, enabling participants to collaboratively explore solutions for complex clinical cases.
The programme will be led by Vo Trieu Dat, MD, MSc, Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Breast Care Clinic at FV Hospital, and will feature presentations from leading experts in obstetrics and gynaecology from both Vietnam and abroad, including:
- Bui Chi Thuong, MD, PhD – Head of Obstetrics, Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital
- Tran Nhat Thang, MD, PhD – Head of Obstetrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy HCMC
- Le Kim Tuyen, MD, PhD, Cardiology Specialist, Tam Duc Heart Hospital, Lecturer at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
- Vo Trieu Dat, MD, MSc, Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Breast Care Clinic, FV Hospital
- Sharon Foo Angi, MBBS, MRCOG, Maternal Fetal Medicine Consultant, Thomson Specialist (Paragon Medical Centre)
The conference is open to FV Hospital doctors and physicians practising in Ho Chi Minh City. It offers a valuable opportunity for attendees to deepen their specialised knowledge, expand their professional networks, and gain direct insights to the latest trends in high-risk pregnancy management from leading national and international experts.
We cordially invite you to register for the conference HERE to update your knowledge and share experiences in the field of cardiology.
AGENDA
Chairman: Bui Chi Thuong, MD, PhD, Head of Obstetrics, Nhan dan Gia Dinh Hospital.
Moderator: Vo Trieu Dat, MD, MSc, Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Breast Care Clinic, FV Hospital
- 8:00 – 8:45: Welcome guest
- 8:45 – 9:00: Opening Speech – Vu Truong Son, MD, MSc, Medical Director, FV Hospital
- 9:00 – 9:30: How do uterine fibroids affect pregnancy? – Bui Chi Thuong, MD, PhD, Head of Obstetrics, Nhan dan Gia Dinh Hospital
- 9:30 – 10:00: Preeclampsia in pregnancy – Tran Nhat Thang, MD, PhD, Head of Obstetrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy HCMC
- 10:00 – 10:30: Graphic Flow Doppler in screening for congenital heart with neonatal emergency – Le Kim Tuyen, MD, PhD, Cardiology Specialist, Tam Duc Heart Hospital, Lecturer at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
- 10:30 – 10:45: Tea Break
- 10:45 – 11:15: Water Labour – Opportunity and Challenge in Vietnam – Vo Trieu Dat, MD, MSc, Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Breast Care Clinic, FV Hospital
- 11:15 – 11:45: The difficult Caesarean: The Deeply Impacted Fetal Head – Sharon Foo Angi, MBBS, MRCOG, Maternal Fetal Medicine Consultant, Thomson Specialist (Paragon Medical Centre)
- 11:45 – 12:15: Discussion
- 12:15– 12:30: Post-test CME
- 12:30– 13:30: Lunch
SPEAKER INFORMATION:
ORGANISER’S REPRESENTATIVE
VU TRUONG SON, MD, MSC – MEDICAL DIRECTOR, FV HOSPITAL
Vu Truong Son, MD, MSc graduated from Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 2007 and taught there for two years following his graduation. He earned his Master’s degree in Tropical Diseases and International Health at the Institute of Francophone Tropical Medicine (IFMT) in 2009.
Dr Vu Truong Son began working at FV Hospital in 2013 and officially became the Head of the Infectious Disease Department in 2022. In May 2023, Dr Vu Truong Son additionally took on the role of Deputy Medical Director. Starting from early August 2024, he has been entrusted by the FV Hospital Board of Directors with the position of Acting Medical Director and he officially assumed the position of Medical Director in February 2025.
At FV, Dr Vu Truong Son has always received high trust from the Board of Directors and colleagues for his contributions to important policies such as the Response to Global Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, which have been successfully developed and implemented in the hospital. Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Son made significant contributions to the Infection Control Unit and Infectious Disease Department at FV.
MODERATOR – SPEAKER
VO TRIEU DAT, MD, MSC, HEAD OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY – BREAST CARE CLINIC, FV HOSPITAL
Dr Vo Trieu Dat graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City in 2005 and earned his master’s degree in medicine in 2010. He gained extensive clinical experience at Hung Vuong Hospital before joining FV Hospital in 2009. From 2015 to 2016, he completed advanced training at Beaujon Hospital in France. In 2017, he was appointed Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Vinmec Nha Trang, before returning to FV in 2018 to continue his contributions. Dr Dat currently serves as Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Breast Care Clinic at FV Hospital. Before assuming this position, he held several leadership roles, including Deputy Head and Acting Head of the department at various times.
With strong clinical expertise and proven leadership skills, Dr Dat has established himself as one of FV’s leading specialists.
Under his leadership, the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department has advanced its maternal healthcare techniques and expanded specialised services, including breast disease surgery and high-risk pregnancy management. Several new initiatives have been introduced under his direction, such as the implementation of the QRS-PelviCenter pelvic floor training system and the upcoming launch of “water birth” services – one of the first initiatives in Vietnam – offering mothers a natural method of pain relief during labour without epidural anaesthesia.
With his dedication and expertise, Dr Vo Trieu Dat has earned the trust and respect of both colleagues and patients. FV Hospital congratulates Dr Vo Trieu Dat on this new chapter in his career and looks forward to his continued success in strengthening FV’s leadership in obstetrics and gynaecology in Vietnam.
CHAIRMAN – SPEAKER
BUI CHI THUONG, MD, PHD – HEAD OF OBSTETRICS, NHAN DAN GIA DINH HOSPITAL
Bui Chi Thuong, MD, PhD, currently serves as Head of Obstetrics at Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital and is a lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City. With over 20 years of experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr Thuong is recognised as one of the leading experts in the management of high-risk pregnancies, particularly in cases involving preeclampsia, uterine fibroids, pelvic organ prolapse, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.
Dr Thuong graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1999 and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynaecology from 2000 to 2004 at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City.
He earned his master’s degree in 2004 and successfully defended his PhD in Medicine in 2012. In addition to his academic achievements, he has pursued advanced training abroad, including specialised programmes in advanced laparoscopic surgery in Stuttgart, Germany, and short-term training in aesthetic gynaecology and modern medical education in the United States.
Dr Thuong has authored more than 40 scientific articles published in national and international medical journals. His international research has focused on treatment guidelines for endometriosis and medical management of ectopic pregnancies using methotrexate, with additional contributions in areas such as ectopic pregnancy, oral cancer linked to e-cigarette use, and the management of Zika virus infection during pregnancy. In recognition of his contributions to the medical field, Dr Thuong has received several prestigious awards, including the Youth Innovation Medal from the Central Youth Union and First and Excellence Prizes at citywide and national young scientific conferences.
SPEAKER
TRAN NHAT THANG, MD, PHD – HEAD OF OBSTETRICS, UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY HCMC
Tran Nhat Thang, MD, PhD, has over 20 years of experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, with particular expertise in high-risk pregnancy management and fetal medicine. He is recognised as one of Vietnam’s leading experts in the field. Dr Thang earned his Doctor of Medicine and master’s degrees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City and completed several years of specialised training in France in diagnostic ultrasound, fetal medicine, and perinatal nutrition.
Dr Thang previously served as a senior attending physician and lecturer at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City.
He is now a key specialist at FV Hospital, focusing on the management of complex pregnancy cases.
With a strong academic background and extensive clinical experience, Dr Thang provides personalised treatment solutions for each patient and actively participates in professional training and scientific conferences both in Vietnam and internationally.
SPEAKER
LE KIM TUYEN, MD, PHD – CARDIOLOGY SPECIALIST, TAM DUC HEART HOSPITAL; LECTURER AT PHAM NGOC THACH UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE
Le Kim Tuyen, MD, PhD, has over 25 years of experience in cardiology and is recognised as one of Vietnam’s leading experts in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart diseases. He graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from Hue University of Medicine in 1995 and earned his PhD in Cardiology from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City in 2014. He is particularly noted for his in-depth research in fetal echocardiography and the prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
Dr Tuyen underwent advanced training and worked at several major healthcare institutions in France, including La Rochelle Hospital and Necker Hospital, Europe’s leading paediatric cardiology centre. From 2001 to 2022, he served at the Heart Institute of Ho Chi Minh City, where he made significant contributions to clinical care, research, and teaching, and played a pivotal role in establishing fetal echocardiography in Vietnam.
Author of nearly 30 scientific publications, including studies featured in international journals such as the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography and the International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging, Dr Tuyen has also actively contributed to numerous Ministry-level research projects and international collaborations in the field of cardiology.
SPEAKER
SHARON FOO ANQI, MBBS, MRCOG, MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE CONSULTANT, THOMSON SPECIALIST (PARAGON MEDICAL CENTRE)
Dr Sharon Foo graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from University College London (UK) in 2009. Her current clinical practice encompasses all aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology, with a particular interest in high-risk obstetrics, operative obstetrics, peri-partum care, and maternal medicine.
Dr Foo is actively involved in multidisciplinary obstetrics simulation training. She initially facilitated programmes for OBGYN-focused teams before expanding and refining the training for Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine physicians. Combining her interest in simulation training and operative obstetrics, she developed an instrumental simulation training workshop focused on clinical decision-making and safe operative techniques.
Passionate about global health initiatives, Dr Foo is committed to expanding the understanding and impact of global health on everyday medical practice while identifying opportunities for research and development. She has been an integral part of a multidisciplinary medical mission team, providing healthcare professional training in obstetrics emergencies and resuscitation. Dr Foo has also led multiple mission trips to Kampong Chnang, Cambodia.
In addition to her clinical commitments, Dr Foo has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students at Yong Loo Lin, Duke-NUS, and Lee Kong Chian medical schools. She also served as a Physician Faculty member for junior doctors. Through The GRACE Movement, she is dedicated to raising awareness and fostering discourse on workplace culture, promoting positive workplace behaviour and professional development.
Dr Foo is also engaged in research aimed at improving maternal and neonatal outcomes, with a particular focus on studies that inform and enhance daily clinical practice. She views medicine as an art and believes that life-long learning is essential to refining one’s craft. Beyond traditional teaching, she emphasises the development of critical thinking skills, equipping her learners to independently evaluate evidence and assimilate information. Dr Foo sees teaching and learning as continuous processes that extend beyond formal curricula, occurring in every interaction – from taking a patient’s history to listening to healthcare providers in rural Cambodia, to engaging with the latest developments in translational medicine at international conferences.
Beyond imparting knowledge, Dr Foo is committed to encouraging personal growth and character development. She values integrity, teamwork, and kindness – both towards others and oneself – and aspires to contribute to an educational landscape where cultivating these qualities are as important as developing clinical knowledge and skills.
