Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Giap – Vice Director of Bach Mai Hospital, Chairman of the Council of Bach Mai Medical College, and Director of the Bach Mai Institute for Medical Training and Research – is one of the key personnel leading comprehensive innovation programs at the Hospital during its strong transformation towards a modern, specialized, and patient-centered model.

With a solid professional background in Internal Medicine, particularly in Respiratory medicine and non-communicable chronic diseases, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Giap has conducted numerous research projects, clinical applications, and pioneered the implementation of new techniques. However, his most significant mark as a leader is his ability for strategic planning and organized execution of hospital system development programs in a systematic and substantive manner.

Promoting Digital Transformation and Smart Healthcare

As a direct participant in building and coordinating the Hospital's digital transformation programs, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Giap has directed the implementation of various information technology applications in healthcare management, electronic health records, online appointment scheduling, and service quality monitoring. The operation of the electronic medical record system, along with software for diagnostic support and clinical data analysis, has contributed to enhancing professional efficiency and improving the patient experience.

Innovating Professional Work and Clinical Governance

With an innovative mindset in hospital management, he actively promotes the multi-disciplinary clinical management model, strengthening interdisciplinary consultations and improving treatment processes towards standardization, reducing hospital stay durations and readmission rates. He is also a strong supporter of establishing specialized centers, linking departments to optimize resources and treatment outcomes.

Training - Research - International Cooperation

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Giap serves as the focal point for many international cooperation activities, continuous training programs, and technology transfers between the Hospital and medical organizations both domestically and internationally. He has contributed to expanding academic-research networks and enhancing staff capacity through specialized training courses, scientific conferences, and Ministry-level and State-level research projects.

Orientation for Sustainable Development

In his role as Vice Director, he directly participates in planning the Hospital's development pillars: Patient-centered care, comprehensive digitalization, deep professional development, service quality improvement, and building a humanistic hospital culture. He particularly emphasizes data-driven management and the construction of internal evaluation systems based on specific and transparent quality indicators.

With systematic thinking, scientific management methods, and multi-disciplinary connection capabilities, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Giap has been and is making important contributions to developing the Hospital in a modern, integrated, and sustainable direction, worthy of a national special-class hospital reaching out to the region.