MSc. MD. Tran Ha Phuong Tam

Doctor, Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Phuong Nam Hospital

MSc. MD. Tran Ha Phuong Tam is an expert in the field of Neonatology and Neonatal Resuscitation/Intensive Care. She has 15 years of experience in Neonatology and Neonatal Resuscitation/Intensive Care at Tu Du Hospital and the Children's Hospital of HCMC. Dr. Phuong Tam has experience participating in the resuscitation and life-saving of many severe and critical neonatal cases; performing difficult and complex procedures in the field of neonatal resuscitation/intensive care, and treating neonatal internal medical conditions, especially premature and low birth weight infants.

Additionally, Dr. Phuong Tam also serves as an instructor for classes aimed at healthcare professionals covering topics such as: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), S.T.A.B.L.E. program, Kangaroo Mother Care program, breastfeeding, emergency care for milk choking, and bathing and massage for sick newborns. At the same time, she also teaches classes for mothers on topics including: emergency care for milk choking, bathing and massage for sick newborns, newborn home care, breastfeeding, and feeding guidance for premature infants.

Professional Certification / Expertise

Field of Expertise:

Neonatology and Neonatal Resuscitation/Intensive Care

Organizational Membership:

Perinatal - Neonatal Society

Expertise / Professional Background

Educational Background:

2012: Graduated with a Master of Science (MSc) in Pediatrics from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, HCMC.
2008: Graduated as a Medical Doctor (MD) from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

Advanced Training:

Certificate in Neonatal Resuscitation Program – Tu Du Hospital (2014)
Certificate of Completion for “S.T.A.B.L.E Program Instructor Training Course” issued by International Relief Teams (2015)
Certificate in Medical Pedagogy – Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine (2020)
Certificate for “Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition” – Issued by Boston University of Medicine and Medinscribe (2021)
Certificate “Early Nutrition Specialist” – Issued by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2023)
Certificates in “Pediatric Clinical Allergy DIU-IAC year 2022” and “Advanced Pediatric Clinical Allergy year 2023” issued by the University of Corsica Pasquale Paoli (France).
Training Certificate in “Prenatal Diagnosis, Perinatal Pathologies, and Neurological Abnormalities in Young Children” – Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine (2022)
Training Certificate in “Basic Pediatric Palliative Care” – Children's Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City (2017)

Work Experience:

2017-2023: Attending Physician - Children's Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City
2012-2017: Attending Physician - Tu Du Hospital

Achievements

Highlights:

Improvement Project: "Bathing and massage for sick newborns" 2023 – Children's Hospital of HCMC
Awarded the institutional-level title "Excellent Worker – Creative Worker" 2023 – Children's Hospital of HCMC

Scientific Research / Publications: