On March 31st and April 1st, 2025, the international conference ENT Masterclass® was successfully held at Hong Ngoc General Hospital, marking the inaugural event of this leading otolaryngology training organization in Vietnam.
ENT Masterclass® – A specialized training organization in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, bringing together leading experts from around the world.
ENT Masterclass® is an international medical organization leading in research and training in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, with a mission to enhance the professional expertise of doctors worldwide. The founding doctors of ENT Masterclass® are regarded as pioneers in this specialty, including Professor M. Shahed Quraishi OBE, former President of the Royal Society of Medicine's Otolaryngology section, and Professor Claire Hopkins, former President of the British Rhinological Society. Over 20 years of operation, ENT Masterclass® has organized over 100 conferences and training courses in 16 countries, with more than 5,000 doctors participating, contributing to the advancement of medical professionals' expertise.
ENT Masterclass® Vietnam 2025 brings together top experts from the United Kingdom.
In its inaugural visit to Southeast Asia, ENT Masterclass® collaborated with Facing The World, the Hanoi Otorhinolaryngology Association, and Hong Ngoc General Hospital to successfully organize an intensive training program. The event attracted over 100 participating physicians and featured 33 diverse practical presentations by 14 international experts and 7 Vietnamese doctors.
The program has received significant attention from doctors.
Ms. Katrin Kandel, CEO of Facing The World, stated that the ENT Masterclass® conference in Vietnam is part of the "Facing The World Series Of Conferences," aiming to build a sustainable medical training foundation for developing countries. She emphasized: "Facing The World is committed to developing sustainable medical capacity in Vietnam through high-quality training programs and promoting global medical cooperation. ENT Masterclass® Vietnam aligns perfectly with this mission."
Ms. Katrin Kandel, CEO of Facing The World, shares the objectives of the program.
An Overview of the ENT Masterclass® International Training Program in Vietnam
The ENT Masterclass® program garnered significant attention from the Vietnamese medical community and government leaders. The event was honored to welcome Dr. Hà Anh Đức, Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management; British Ambassador Iain Frew; Dr. Nguyễn Đình Hưng, Deputy Director in charge of the Hanoi Department of Health; Dr Nguyễn Đình Phúc, President of the Hanoi and Northern Provinces Society of Otorhinolaryngology
Speaking at the opening of the conference, Dr. Hà Anh Đức, Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management shared: "This is a prestigious training program, particularly significant given that 20% of the population faces issues related to the head and neck, with 10% at risk of developing cancer while maxillofacial surgery is a challenging field that requires high expertise and skill, both in terms of medical knowledge and aesthetics. This conference brings together many international professors and experts, demonstrating the effective collaboration between Hong Ngoc Hospital, Facing The World, and global healthcare organizations."
Dr. Hà Anh Đức, Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management, at the conference.
Recognizing the efforts of Hong Ngoc General Hospital and Facing The World in successfully organizing ENT Masterclass® in Vietnam, British Ambassador Iain Frew stated: "This is a significant event. As the UK Ambassador, I am very proud to witness an event that brings together expertise from the UK and others here in Vietnam, with a focus on ENT medicine. The UK will always support and promote healthcare collaborations with Vietnam to address healthcare challenges for the community together”.
British Ambassador Iain Frew speaks at the conference
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Nguyễn Đình Hưng, Deputy Director in charge of the Hanoi Department of Health, shared: "International cooperation is the shortest path to global integration, learn advanced, high-tech techniques from other countries to serve the people of Vietnam. The goal of ensuring that the Vietnamese people trust the healthcare system in the capital and no longer need to seek treatment abroad, this is the fastest way to achieve that. In Hanoi in general and at Hong Ngoc Hospital in particular, there are frequent international conferences with advanced countries such as Germany, Japan, the UK, France, the USA, and others. As a result, advanced techniques from these countries are quickly disseminated in Vietnam."
Dr. Nguyễn Đình Hưng, Deputy Director in charge of the Hanoi Department of Health, speaking at the conference.
Following the opening ceremony, Professor M. Shahed Quraishi OBE, former President of the Royal Society of Medicine's Otolaryngology section, recounted the "Global Knowledge Sharing Journey" of ENT Masterclass®. He emphasized: "ENT Masterclass has been held in 15 countries across 4 continents. However, we have never organized it in Southeast Asia. After much consideration, we chose Vietnam and held it at Hong Ngoc General Hospital. In this program, we learn from Vietnamese doctors how to treat patients, and you also learn from us in return. The most important aspect of ENT Masterclass is that we can communicate with each other using the 'medical language.' Although the communication language may be either English or Vietnamese, in medicine, we still share a common language."
Prof. M Shahed Quraishi OBE shares at the Conference
New Advances in Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology Shared at ENT Masterclass® In the first workshop session, a notable focus was on voice preservation in thyroid surgery. Professor Ahmet O. IKIZ from the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies presented on "Nerve Monitoring in Thyroid Surgery" emphasizing the application of nerve monitoring devices to enhance precision and reduce the risk of nerve injury.
Following this topic, Master of Science and Resident Doctor Nguyễn Xuân Quang, Head of the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Hong Ngoc General Hospital, shared the technique of "Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Control in Transoral Vestibular Endoscopic Thyroidectomy". This modern technique offers several advantages, effectively addressing tumors, minimizing laryngeal nerve damage, and leaving no scars, thereby ensuring maximum aesthetic outcomes. Dr. Quang noted, “Nerve monitoring devices, as well as the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy approach, have been widely applied in thyroid surgeries at Hong Ngoc, helping to reduce the risk of nerve paralysis complications, especially with large tumors.”
Dr Nguyễn Xuân Quang, Hong Ngoc General Hospital, presented a report at the conference.
In addition, the conference will feature many in-depth presentations on the topics of the nose, sinuses, and ears.
Additionally, Professor Claire Hopkins, former President of the British Rhinological Society, presented a new technique on "Managing Olfactory Disorders", which enhances the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Huy, Director of the Training and Direction Center at the National ENT Hospital, introduced the "Surgical Technique for Treating Chronic Otitis Media with Cholesteatoma" which effectively removes Cholesteatoma and prevents recurrence.
Dr. Đào Trung Dũng, Deputy Head of the ENT Department at Bạch Mai Hospital, shared insights on "Experience and Techniques in Treating Invasive Fungal Sinusitis" improving treatment outcomes.
Hosted at Hong Ngoc General Hospital—a pioneer in advancing medical training through international collaborations—ENT Masterclass® introduced a range of valuable topics that doctors can immediately apply in clinical practice, ultimately enhancing comprehensive patient care.
