Medical symposium “A multidisciplinary approach to optimising holistic growth and development in children”

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12:00 – 11 July 2026

3rd Floor Auditorium, F Building, FV Hospital, 6 Nguyen Luong Bang, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Children with conditions such as short stature, precocious puberty, obesity, malnutrition, or neurodevelopmental and motor developmental delays cannot be assessed by a single specialty alone. Collaboration between Paediatrics, Endocrinology, Nutrition, and related fields is playing an increasingly crucial role in diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up.

To update healthcare professionals on current multidisciplinary approaches in modern Paediatrics, FV Hospital is organising a CME medical symposium featuring experts from FV Hospital, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, and the City Children’s Hospital.

Event Details:

• Topic: “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Optimising Holistic Growth and Development in Children”
• Time: 12:00 – 17:00, Saturday, 11 July 2026
• Venue: 3rd Floor Auditorium, F Building, FV Hospital, 6 Nguyen Luong Bang, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
• Target Audience: Doctors from FV Hospital and hospitals across Ho Chi Minh City

Chairpersons:

• Associate Professor Dr Huynh Thi Vu Quynh, PhD – Head of the Nephrology and Endocrinology Department, Children’s Hospital 2, and Deputy Head of the Department of Paediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
• Dr Nguyen Thi Dieu Huyen, MSc – Head of Paediatrics and Neonatology Department, FV Hospital

Moderators:

• Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu, MSc, Specialist Level II – Head of Dietetics and Nutrition Department, FV Hospital, Vice President of the Vietnam Dietetic Association (2019 – 2024)

Speakers:

• Associate Professor Dr Huynh Thi Vu Quynh, PhD – Head of the Nephrology and Endocrinology Department, Children’s Hospital 2, and Deputy Head of the Department of Paediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
• Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung, MSc, Specialist Level II – Deputy Head of Paediatrics and Neonatology, FV Hospital
• Dr Nguyen Nhat Nam, PhD – Head of Endocrinology Unit , FV Hospital
• Dr Duong Cong Minh, MSc, Specialist Level II – Head of Dietetics and Nutrition Department, City Children’s Hospital
• Cousin Usage Huynh Catherine Marie-Madeleine Clotilde, PhD – Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, FV Hospital
• Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu, MSc, Specialist Level II – Head of Dietetics and Nutrition, FV Hospital

Speaker Profiles

Head of the Nephrology and Endocrinology Department, Children's Hospital 2, and Deputy Head of the Department of Paediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

Associate Professor Dr Huynh Thi Vu Quynh, PhD

Speaker Information

Associate Professor Dr Huynh Thi Vu Quynh is a leading expert in Paediatric Endocrinology. She currently serves as Head of the Nephrology and Endocrinology Department at Children's Hospital 2 and Deputy Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City. With extensive clinical experience, Associate Professor Quynh has achieved significant success in managing complex metabolic disorders while making valuable contributions to medical education and scientific research.

Head of Paediatrics and Neonatology Department, FV Hospital

Dr Nguyen Thi Dieu Huyen, MSc

Speaker Information

Dr Nguyen Thi Dieu Huyen is an experienced paediatric specialist with more than 30 years of practice. After completing her paediatric residency training and advanced training programmes in Neonatology and Cardiology in France, Dr Huyen established a strong professional reputation through many years in key leadership positions at Children's Hospital 2 and FV Hospital. With expertise in neonatal care, infectious diseases and paediatric emergency medicine, she leads FV’s medical team in delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality paediatric care.

Deputy Head of Paediatrics and Neonatology Department, FV Hospital

Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung, MSc, Specialist Level II

Speaker Information

Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung is an experienced paediatric specialist with more than 20 years of clinical practice. Holding a Specialist Level II qualification in Paediatrics and Neonatology and a Master of Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Dr Dung developed extensive expertise during her years at Children's Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City. Specialising in Paediatric Nephrology, she is highly regarded for her effective diagnosis and management of complex paediatric conditions, combining comprehensive care with a patient-centred approach.

Head of Endocrinology Unit, FV Hospital

Dr Nguyen Nhat Nam, PhD

Speaker Information

Dr Nguyen Nhat Nam obtained his international doctoral degree in Endocrinology in Taiwan. With extensive experience in clinical practice and healthcare management at international general hospitals, Dr Nam adopts a modern, evidence-based approach to patient care. He is a member of several prestigious medical societies, including the Endocrine Society, the American Diabetes Association and the European Society of Endocrinology.

Head of Dietetics and Nutrition Department, City Children's Hospital

Dr Duong Cong Minh, MSc, Specialist Level II

Speaker Information

Dr Duong Cong Minh is an experienced specialist in Paediatrics and Endocrinology-Metabolism. Holding a Specialist Level II qualification in Endocrinology and Metabolism, he has spent many years practising and conducting research in clinical nutrition for paediatric patients. He currently serves as Head of Dietetics and Nutrition at City Children's Hospital while also teaching at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City and Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine.

Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, FV Hospital

Cousin Usage Huynh Catherine Marie-Madeleine Clotilde, PhD

Speaker Information

Catherine Cousin received her training in France and Spain in the fields of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Since 1996, she has played an important role in coordinating rehabilitation and neonatal care projects in Vietnam, contributing significantly to the development of specialised rehabilitation techniques. She currently serves as Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at FV Hospital, with expertise in neonatal physiotherapy, women’s health and ergonomics.

Head of Dietetics and Nutrition Department, FV Hospital

Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu, MSc, Specialist Level II

Speaker Information

Dr Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu is a senior specialist with more than 25 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition. She possesses a strong academic background, including a Specialist Level II qualification in Internal Medicine, a Master's degree in Nutrition and Food Science, and a European diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. Her expertise includes total nutritional therapy and nutritional support for specialised medical conditions, particularly obesity and malnutrition in both paediatric and adult patients. Dr Thu plays a key role in shaping and advancing nutrition practice at FV Hospital in line with international standards.