On July 23, 2024, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) hosted a visit to People's Hospital 115 to explore and collaborate on research projects related to medical devices, addressing the hospital’s specific needs.
The HCMUTE delegation included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Head of the Ofice of Cooperation and Training Development and Chair of the Department of Industrial and Biomedical Electronics; Dr. Nguyen Thanh Nghia, Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung, Dr. Vu Chi Cuong, M.A. Ngo Ba Viet, and M.A. Nguyen Truong Duy, faculty members specializing in Biomedical Engineering.
Representing People's Hospital 115 were Dr. CK2. Ngo Thi Cam Hoa, Deputy Director; Dr. CK1. Le Anh Tuan, Head of the Planning and General Administration Department and Training Unit; Dr. Nurse Nguyen Thi Tuyet Trinh, Head of the Nursing Department; and Heads of Nursing from various treatment units.
The working session between HCMUTE and People's Hospital 115
During the meeting, HCMUTE showcased projects developed by its Biomedical Engineering students, guided by the Department of Industrial and Biomedical Electronics. The university expressed its commitment to advancing training and delivering these innovations to doctors and patients to enhance healthcare in the country. The hospital shared its requirements for medical devices to aid in patient care, intern training, and hospital evaluations.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Trinh shares the needs for medical equipment at the hospital
Following an open and constructive dialogue, both parties agreed that HCMUTE would undertake six urgent research projects with immediate applicability for the hospital. Additionally, discussions included potential collaboration on larger, more complex projects. The meeting concluded with strong mutual agreement and success.
The HCMUTE team and representatives from People's Hospital 115 took a commemorative photo to mark the successful collaboration.
The HCMUTE working group takes a commemorative photo with Dr. Ngo Thi Cam Hoa Hoa, Dr. Le Anh Tuan and Dr. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Trinh
About People's Hospital 115
People's Hospital 115, a class I general hospital under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, is renowned for its specialized departments in neurosurgery, stroke treatment, cardiology, vascular intervention, musculoskeletal care, endoscopy, and urology. The hospital consistently receives high ratings for quality in Ho Chi Minh City, handling approximately 300 emergency cases, 1,600 inpatients, and over 3,000 outpatients daily.