Attending the ceremony, on the side of KMUH were Prof. Tsung-Hsien Lin, Vice President of the Hospital and Senior Attending Physician at the Division of Cardiology; Dr. Ying-Jung Chen, Surgeon at the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery; and Ms. Hui-Yu Hsu, Team Leader of Business and Educational Training at the International Medical Center (IMSC).

On the side of Bach Mai Hospital were Assoc. Prof. Vu Van Giap, Vice Director of the Hospital; Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai, Director of the Vietnam National Heart Institute; Assoc. Prof. Do Ngoc Son, Director of the Center for Intensive Care, along with representatives from related institutes, centers, departments, and divisions.

The working session took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, opening up opportunities for cooperation between the two units in the coming time

Expanding cooperation in training, research, and advanced specialized technique development

Established in 1957, KMUH currently has a capacity of over 1,700 beds, with strengths in robotic surgery, cancer treatment, cardiovascular intervention, organ transplantation, and the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The hospital has achieved JCI international quality accreditation across three evaluation cycles in 2016, 2019, and 2022.

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Tsung-Hsien Lin expressed the desire to enhance cooperation with Bach Mai Hospital in clinical practice training, exchanges of medical staff and students, and scientific research. At the same time, he wished to expand connections with Kaohsiung Medical University to leverage the strengths of all parties in medical education and practice.

Assoc. Prof. Vu Van Giap sincerely thanked KMUH for the warm reception extended to the delegation of Bach Mai Hospital during their visit and working trip to Taiwan in early 2026.

Based on the results of previous discussions, the Vice Director of the Hospital proposed focusing cooperation on robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, oncology and precision medicine, organ transplantation, digital health, big data, and artificial intelligence.

Cooperation activities are expected to be implemented through short-term and long-term specialized training programs; healthcare personnel exchanges; collaborative research and international scientific publications; and student exchange connections with Kaohsiung Medical University.

Both sides also agreed to establish an online consultation channel to enhance professional exchange, coordinate discussions, and determine management strategies for difficult and complex cases.

Bach Mai Hospital signs a cooperation agreement with Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (Taiwan) to develop advanced specialized techniques

Sharing experience in hospital quality management according to JCI standards

Immediately following the signing ceremony, Prof. Tsung-Hsien Lin shared KMUH's experience in hospital quality management according to JCI standards, focusing on key areas such as standardizing operating procedures, infection control, risk management, and ensuring patient safety.

In an open and practical exchange, delegates discussed challenges during implementation while sharing experiences and solutions for improving clinical workflows at Bach Mai Hospital. These insights are of practical significance for the goal of elevating the quality of medical examination and treatment and gradually aligning with international standards of the Hospital.

As part of the program, the KMUH delegation visited and conducted professional exchanges at the Vietnam National Heart Institute and the Center for Gastrointestinal Surgery, gaining insight into clinical activities as well as the collaborative needs of these units.

Prof. Tsung-Hsien Lin and Assoc. Prof. Vu Van Giap presented souvenir gifts to the two units

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding serves as a foundation for both sides to operationalize collaborative initiatives, linking training activities and scientific research with the development of advanced specialized techniques and the enhancement of hospital quality management capacity.

The program continues to affirm Bach Mai Hospital's orientation toward promoting international cooperation, gradually adopting experience, and applying international medical advancements into practice, aiming to improve treatment quality and ensure patient safety.

News: Hospital Office / Photos: Khanh Linh