Successful Conclusion of the Scientific Seminar: "Pearls of Experts in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine"

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the Scientific Seminar, "Pearls of Experts in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine," which took place on September 21st, 2024. This seminar was a collaborative effort between the Học Mãi Foundation and Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine.

The event gathered leading experts from both Australia and Vietnam, who delivered insightful presentations on the latest advancements in primary healthcare and emergency medicine. Attendees, including general practitioners, family medicine practitioners, and specialists, had the chance to engage in meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange with these esteemed professionals.

Seminar Highlights:

• Presentations on emerging models in family medicine and primary healthcare.

• Discussions on continuous medical education and innovative emergency care practices.

• Networking opportunities, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals and the sharing of best practices.

For those who missed this enriching event or wish to revisit the expert insights, you can watch the full recording on YouTube via the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g79b-GTSlcY

Below are some photos capturing memorable moments and the contributions of our distinguished speakers during the seminar:

Warm Welcome from PNTU - Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hiep (Rector of Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine)

Opening Speech - Assoc. Prof. Christopher Stephen Pokorny (Director, Hoc Mai Medical Education and Research Program)

Continuing Medical Education and Enhancing the Competency of Family Medicine Doctors in Vietnam - Dr. Tran Thi Hoa Vi (Family Medicine Department, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine)

Primary Healthcare Models - Dr. Warwick Yonge (Director of Port GPs, Australia)

\Implementation of the TOT (Training of Training) program to manage hypertension and diabetes in primary care in Vietnam - Dr. Tran Duc Si (Family Medicine Department, PNTU)

Quality and Safety in Emergency Care - Assoc. Prof. SallyAnn McCarthy (Senior Emergency Physician, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia)

Optimal Management of Geriatric Trauma Patients - Assoc. Prof. Anthony Phillip Joseph (Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney)

Education and Practice of Emergency Medicine in Vietnam - Dr. Nguyen Hong Truong (Emergency and Anti-toxic Department, PNTU)

Following the presentation, an engaging Q&A and discussion session took place, involving the chairpersons, speakers, and participants both onsite at the hall and online via our media channels: YouTube and MS Teams.

Lastly, a commemorative photo with the organizing team from Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine and the Học Mãi Foundation highlights the successful partnership in bringing this event to fruition.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants and speakers for making this seminar a success. Stay tuned for more upcoming events!