MULTISPECIALTY APPROACH IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES & DIABETIC COMPLICATIONS

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11:00 – 14 November 2024

Auditorium, 3rd Floor, F Building, FV Hospital

Diabetes is a complex disease that can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, and nerve damage. Effectively managing these complications requires collaboration among various specialties, including Internal Medicine, Paediatrics & Neonatology, Bone & Joint Centre and Dietetics & Nutrition.

In observance of World Diabetes Day, FV Hospital will hold a CME Medical Seminar titled “Multispecialty Approach In The Treatment Of Diabetes & Diabetic Complications” on November 14, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM at FV’s Auditorium, 3rd Floor, F Building, FV Hospital. The seminar aims to deliver updated insights on the latest guidelines and treatment methods, emphasising the critical role of a multidisciplinary approach in managing diabetes and related complications.

• Chairperson: Specialist Level II, Chau Thi Kim Lien, MD, MSc – President of the HCMC Nephrology Association and Nephrologist at FV Hospital; Dr Nguyen Huu Man, Specialist Level I – Endocrinologist, Internal Medicine Department, FV Hospital
• Moderator: Specialist Level II, Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu, MD, MSc – Head of Nutrition & Dietetics Department, FV Hospital

For more information and to register, please contact Ms. Tran Thao Trang at the Training and Development Department – Ext: 1437 or email: trang10.tran@fvhospital.com, by 11 November 2024.

Speakers Profile

Internal Medicine Department, FV Hospital

Dr Nguyen Huu Man, Specialist Level I

Speaker Information

Dr Nguyen Huu Man, Specialist Level I, graduated from Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1991. He further advanced his expertise at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City, specializing in Endocrinology from 2001 to 2003. Dr Man is an experienced specialist in endocrinology, focusing on the treatment of diabetes and thyroid diseases.

Dr Man began his career at Cho Ray Hospital, where he served as a senior physician in the Dialysis Unit from 1993 to 1996. He further developed his expertise in endocrinology at the Ho Chi Minh City Nutrition Centre in 2004. Since 2004, Dr Nguyen Huu Man has been a senior doctor in the Endocrinology & Diabetology Unit within the Internal Medicine Department at FV Hospital. With over 20 years' experience in treating diabetes and thyroid diseases, Dr Man is committed to applying the latest treatment methods to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients.

Internal Medicine Department, FV Hospital; President, HCMC Nephrology Association

Specialist Level II, Chau Thi Kim Lien, MD, MSc

Speaker Information

Specialist Level II, Chau Thi Kim Lien, MD, MSc is a nephrology specialist with over 30 years of experience treating chronic and complex kidney diseases, including lupus nephritis, diabetic kidney disease, and hypertensive kidney disease. A graduate from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City, Dr Lien has advanced her expertise through a Master's in Medicine and a Specialist Level II certification in General Internal Medicine.

Dr Lien previously worked at Cho Ray Hospital (1987–2007), serving as Deputy Head of the Kidney Department (2007–2008) and then Head of the Kidney Department (2009–2018). Since 2018, she has been part of the Internal Medicine Department at FV Hospital, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of lupus nephritis, hypertensive kidney disease, and diabetic kidney disease, with a focus on preventing complications and improving patients' quality of life.

Head of Nutrition & Dietetics Department, FV Hospital

Specialist Level II, Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu, MD, MSc

Speaker Information

Specialist Level II, Nguyen Viet Quynh Thu, MD, MSc, graduated as a General Practitioner from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City in 1999. She received a Specialisation Degree Level I in Internal Medicine in 2007 and a Specialisation Degree Level II in Internal Medicine in 2011 from Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, a Master's degree in Nutrition from Women's University of Japan in 2008, and a Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism of ESPEN in 2019.

Dr Quynh Thu has more than 15 years of experience in the field of Clinical Nutrition in medical treatment. She has been at FV Hospital since February 2016 and has been Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department since May 2021. She also holds the position of Vice President of the Vietnam Dietetics Association (VDA).

Internal Medicine Department, FV Hospital

Specialist Level I, Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, MD, MSc

Speaker Information

Specialist Level I, Dr Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, MD, MSc graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City in 2010, then earned her Master's degree in Internal Medicine in 2014 and her Specialist I qualification in Endocrinology. She also completed a residency in Endocrinology at the same institution, and in 2017, expanded her skills with advanced training in basic electrocardiography and paediatric endocrinology and metabolism.

With over 10 years of experience in endocrinology, Dr Thu Huong is recognised for her high expertise in treating conditions such as diabetes, disorders of the reproductive glands, thyroid disorders, adrenal gland issues, and pituitary gland disorders. She has a particular interest in paediatric endocrinology, focusing on diagnosing and treating growth hormone (GH) deficiency. Since June 2021, Dr Thu Huong has been a valued member of FV Hospital's Internal Medicine team.

Paediatrics & Neonatology Department, FV Hospital

Tran Trieu Phuong Dong, MD, MSc

Speaker Information

Dr Tran Trieu Phuong Dong, MD, MSc is an experienced Paediatrics and Neonatology specialist with a focus on paediatric endocrine disorders. He graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City in 2003 and obtained a Master's degree in Public Health in Taiwan in 2011. With over 20 years of experience, Dr Dong has effectively managed numerous complex cases involving paediatric diabetes and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Dr Dong began his career at Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City (2004–2015). Since 2016, he has been a dedicated member of the Paediatrics & Neonatology Department at FV Hospital. He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders in children, focusing on metabolic and reproductive endocrine issues and applying advanced, age-specific treatment strategies for paediatric diabetes.

Bone & Joint Centre, FV Hospital

Dr Truong Hoang Vinh Khiem, Specialist Level II

Speaker Information

Dr Truong Hoang Vinh Khiem, Specialist Level II, is a specialist in Orthopaedics with over a decade of experience in treating and performing surgeries for joint disorders, sports injuries, and degenerative joint conditions. A graduate from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City in 2010, Dr Khiem further specialised with Specialist Level 1 training at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine and has completed specialised training in arthroscopic knee surgery and microsurgery.

Dr Khiem has held orthopaedic positions at Gia Dinh Hospital (2014–2015) and Hong Duc Hospital (2014–2015). He has been a key member of the Bone & Joint Centre at FV Hospital since August 2015, specialising in arthritis and joint injuries, diagnosing and treating degenerative joint diseases, and performing arthroscopic knee surgery.