The HCMC Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease Society was officially established on October 24, 2006, under Decision No. 060/HYH-QD issued by the HCMC Medical Association.
Mission and Principles (Extract from the "Charter of the HCMC Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease Society," approved during the first Congress of Delegates (2006 - 2011) and recognized by the HCMC Medical Association).
- The Society is a voluntary socio-professional organization comprising specialists and healthcare advocates committed to advancing care for Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease.
- Administratively, the Society operates under the HCMC Medical Association, serving HCMC and neighboring provinces to fulfill professional requests from local physicians.
- Professionally, the Society is affiliated with the Vietnam Pediatric Association and the Vietnam National Heart Association, actively participating in specialized medical activities with both organizations.
- The Society focuses on advancing medical techniques and public health, with a commitment to building a modern medical foundation for Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease.
- Guided by the HCMC Medical Association, the Society maintains an exclusive focus on its clinical specialty, strictly adhering to national laws and the highest standards of medical ethics.
- Educationally, the Society promotes continuous professional development by organizing regular workshops and symposia to update members on the latest medical advancements. The Society provides a collaborative platform where members can support one another and share expertise in Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease.
- Academically, the Society empowers its members to present research projects during scientific sessions and facilitates the publication of their work in medical journals. Furthermore, the Society ensures the recognition and protection of members' intellectual property while providing professional peer reviews for their scientific contributions upon request.
- Humanitarily, beyond its commitment to members, the Society is deeply dedicated to supporting Vietnamese children with heart disease. This mission is fulfilled through specialized treatment, medical consultation, and health education for both the young patients and their families.
- Financially, to ensure sustainable and long-term operations, the Society generates funding through membership fees and revenue from scientific medical initiatives, including medical publishing and organizing symposia in Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease.
COMPOSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
2006-2011 (1st Term)
- President: Prof. Hoang Trong Kim, MD, PhD
- Vice Presidents: Assoc. Prof. Pham Nguyen Vinh; MD, PhD; Tang Chi Thuong, MD, MSc
- General Secretary: Do Nguyen Tin, MD, MSc
2011 - 2016 (2nd Term)
- President: Assoc. Prof. Vu Minh Phuc, MD, PhD
- Vice Presidents: Assoc. Prof. Pham Hung Viet, MD, PhD; Nguyen Lan Hieu, MD, PhD
- General Secretary: Do Nguyen Tin, MD, MSc
2016 - 2021 (3rd Term)
- President: Do Nguyen Tin, MD, PhD
- Vice Presidents: Nguyen Hoang Dinh, MD, PhD; Huynh Ngoc Thien, MD, MSc; Nguyen Minh Tri Vien, MD, MSc
- General Secretary: Nguyen Minh Hai, MD, MSc
2022 - 2027 (4th Term)
- President: Do Nguyen Tin, MD, PhD
- Vice Presidents: Le Minh Khoi, MD, PhD; Nguyen Minh Tri Viet, MD, PhD; Cao Dang Khang, MD, PhD; Le Kim Tuyen, MD, PhD
- General Secretary: Nguyen Minh Hai, MD, PhD
KEY MILESTONES
August 2006: Establishment of the Campaign Committee for the HCMC Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease Association (under Decision 037/HYH-QD), led by the late Prof. Hoang Trong Kim, MD, PhD.
October 25, 2006: The Inaugural Congress (1st Term: 2006 - 2011) was held to elect the very first Executive Board.
2012 - 2020: Hosted 9 annual International Conferences on Congenital and Structural Heart Interventions, attracting 300 - 400 global delegates each. (Paused 2021- 2023 due to COVID-19).
2019: Officially renamed to the HCMC Pediatric Cardiology & Congenital Heart Disease Society following the decree by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Leading technical transfers and medical support for heart interventions in Khanh Hoa, Kien Giang, and Can Tho.
Organizing free heart screenings and surgeries for underprivileged children in Tay Ninh, Ben Tre, Bac Lieu, Binh Thuan, Khanh Hoa, Quang Ngai...