A brief biography

• Full name: TRAN VAN DUONG
• Date of birth: October 20, 1974
• Hometown: Kien Giang
• Current position: Head of Plastic & Aesthetic  Surgery Department, Cho Ray Hospital
• Employment tenure: Since September 1, 2007
• Educational background: Medical Doctorate (Ph.D.)
• Specialization: Orthopedic trauma correction and Aesthetic Sculpture – Cosmetic Surgery

Summary of work experience

• 2000 – 11/2005: Orthopedic and Burn Surgeon – Can Tho General Hospital
• 11/2005 – 05/2016: Trauma and Orthopedic Surgeon – Cho Ray Hospital
• 05/2016 – 09/2020: Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon – Cho Ray Hospital
• 09/2020 – present: Deputy Chief of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Department – Cho Ray Hospital
• 06/2021 – 5/2023: Deputy Chief of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Department – Cho Ray Hospital, and Deputy Head of Plastic Surgery – Aesthetic Department, Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
• 01/06 – present: Head of Aesthetic Surgery Department – Cho Ray Hospital and Deputy Head of Plastic Surgery – Aesthetic Department, Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Educational background

• From 1993 – 1999: Bachelor of Medicine (Can Tho University)
• From 2003 – 2005: Certificate of Advanced Training in Orthopedics (Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy)
• From 2010 – 2012: Certificate of Advanced Training in General Surgery (Military Medical Academy)
• From 2014 – 2017: Research Fellow in Orthopedic and Plastic Surgery (108 Military Central Hospital Clinical Research Institute)

Studying abroad:

• From October 14th to November 17th, 2013: Specialization in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at Asan Hospital, South Korea.
• From October 2nd to October 31st, 2017: Study on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Gender Transition at Mahidol University and Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.

Awards and Disciplinary Actions

• In 2014: Received Certificate of Commendation from the Ministry of Health for outstanding achievements in carrying out healthcare tasks and plans in 2013.
• In 2020: Certificate of Commendation from the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City for the successful separation of conjoined twins Truc Nhi and Dieu Nhi at Children’s Hospital of the City.
• In 2021: Certificate of Commendation from the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations. Actively participated in contributing and supporting the city’s youth in COVID-19 prevention and control activities in Ho Chi Minh City.
• In 2021: Certificate of Commendation from the Executive Committee of the Young Physicians Association of Ho Chi Minh City. Achieved outstanding results in the association’s work and young physician movements in 2021.
• In 2021: Certificate of Commendation from the Ministry of Health. Achieved remarkable accomplishments in supporting COVID-19 prevention and control efforts in the southern provinces and cities.
• In 2022: Certificate of Commendation from the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. Achieved outstanding results in participating and supporting COVID-19 prevention and control efforts in Ho Chi Minh City.

Other positions and titles held

• Deputy Director of Field Hospital for COVID-19 Treatment and Care, Hospital No. 6 (from July 20, 2021, to February 14, 2022).
• Guest lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
• Guest lecturer at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine.
• Guest lecturer at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
• Guest lecturer in Medical Faculty, Tra Vinh University.
• Member of the Vietnam Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Society of Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Plastic Surgery Society, Ho Chi Minh City.