The Ajou delegation was led by Dr. Sang-Hyun Lim, Director of Planning and Coordination at Ajou University Medical Center, accompanied by Dr. Young-Gi Min, Director of External Affairs and International Cooperation, along with heads of departments responsible for external relations and international collaboration.

Representing Bach Mai Hospital were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co, Director of the hospital; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Long, Director of the Digestive and Hepatobiliary Center; Dr. Ngo Gia Khanh, Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Anh Tuan, Deputy Director of the Radiology Center; Dr. Nguyen Ham Hoi, Deputy Director of the Digestive Surgery Center; Dr. Han Viet Trung, Deputy Director of the Hematology and Blood Transfusion Center; Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong, Chief of the Hospital Office; Dr. Le Anh Thu, Deputy Director of the Institute of Training and Research in Medicine and Pharmacy; as well as physicians who previously participated in training programs at Ajou University Hospital.

Strengthening a Growing Partnership
During the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co expressed his pleasure in welcoming the delegation and emphasized that Bach Mai Hospital is a national tertiary referral hospital and a major training and technical transfer center within Vietnam’s healthcare system.

He acknowledged the effectiveness of the collaboration between the two institutions in recent years, highlighting the valuable professional support from Ajou University Hospital that has contributed to enhancing the clinical capacity of Bach Mai Hospital while also benefiting lower-level healthcare facilities across Vietnam.

The Director of Bach Mai Hospital expressed his hope that both sides will continue to expand comprehensive cooperation, particularly in high-technology medical fields such as organ transplantation and robotic surgery, which are key strengths of Ajou University Medical Center.

He also shared Bach Mai Hospital’s future development plans, including two strategic initiatives: the establishment of an International Medical Center and the upcoming operation of Bach Mai Hospital’s second campus. These projects aim to provide high-quality healthcare services to the public, including the growing Korean community living in Vietnam.

“Bach Mai Hospital hopes that Ajou University Medical Center will continue to accompany us in advanced training programs, high-quality human resource development, the transfer of advanced medical technologies, and expanded scientific research collaboration,”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co stated.

Toward Long-Term Strategic Collaboration
Representing Ajou University Medical Center, Dr. Sang-Hyun Lim emphasized that the purpose of the visit was to further strengthen and expand the comprehensive partnership between the two hospitals.

He congratulated Bach Mai Hospital on the near completion of its second campus project, acknowledging the dedication and strategic vision demonstrated by the hospital’s leadership in developing this important facility.

Dr. Lim confirmed that Ajou University Medical Center fully supports the cooperation directions proposed by Bach Mai Hospital, particularly in areas such as:

Advanced medical training and capacity development
Joint academic and research programs
Hospital management and patient care improvement
“Our ultimate goal is to build a strong and long-lasting partnership that continuously improves healthcare quality for the people of both countries. Cooperation between two leading hospitals carries not only professional significance but also contributes to strengthening the friendship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea,”
Dr. Lim noted.

Expanding Future Collaboration
On this occasion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co also extended his best wishes to the Chairman and Director of Ajou University Hospital and warmly invited the leadership of Ajou University Medical Center to visit Bach Mai Hospital’s second campus in the near future.

The meeting concluded in a spirit of openness and mutual understanding, reaffirming the commitment of both institutions to deepen their collaboration in training, research, and advanced medical technology transfer, contributing to the continued advancement of healthcare services in Vietnam.