MSAPS President

President of MSAPS (2024 - 2029)

PGS.TS.BSNguyễn Văn Lâm

President · Mekong Delta Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Vice Rector, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Head of Department of Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery

Distinguished medical educator, pioneer aesthetic plastic surgeon with over 36 continuous years developing the academic specialty in the Mekong Delta.

Years in medical education: 36+Years in medical educationContinuous teaching since 1989
Scientific publications: 101Scientific publications21 in peer-reviewed intl journals
Books as editor-in-chief: 13Books as editor-in-chief12 postgraduate textbooks & 1 monograph
Research projects: 15Research projectsProvincial & Institutional levels

Verified Academic Credentials

Can Tho University of Medicine & Pharmacy

Vice Rector · Executive Board

Mekong Delta Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Founding President (2024 - 2029)

State Council for Professor Titles

Associate Professor in Medicine (2015)

Medical Publishing House

Editor-in-Chief of 12 Textbooks & 1 Monograph

Career

5 Key Career Milestones

Over 36 years of continuous dedication to medical education, anatomy research and aesthetic plastic surgery development.

1989

Beginning of Medical & Academic Career

Graduated as Medical Doctor from Can Tho University; began continuous teaching career at Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy.

2008

Doctorate in Medicine (Anatomy)

Successfully defended PhD thesis in Anatomy at Hanoi Medical University; appointed Vice Head of Anatomy Department.

2015

Awarded Associate Professorship

Officially awarded the title of Associate Professor in Medicine by the State Council for Professor Titles.

2021

Founding Department of Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery

Founding Head of Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at CTUMP; directing the Aesthetic Surgery & Skin Care Centre.

2024

Founding President of MSAPS

Elected founding President of the Mekong Delta Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for Term I (2024 - 2029).

Professional Orientation & Philosophy

Rooted in applied anatomy as the core foundation for standardized, safe, and ethical aesthetic & reconstructive surgery.

— PGS.TS.BS Nguyễn Văn Lâm · President of MSAPS

Academic Programs

Contributions to Academic Specialty Education

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van Lam personally spearheaded the creation of accredited postgraduate residency and doctoral curricula in Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery in the Mekong Delta.

Postgraduate (Specialist I)Head of Program Development Committee

Level-I Specialist Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

QĐ số 2062/QĐ-ĐHYDCT ngày 13/08/2021 của Hiệu trưởng Trường ĐHYD Cần Thơ

Postgraduate (Specialist II)Head of Program Development Committee

Level-II Specialist Fellowship in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

QĐ số 2596/QĐ-ĐHYDCT ngày 28/07/2023 của Hiệu trưởng Trường ĐHYD Cần Thơ

Postgraduate (Master)Head of Program Development Committee

Master of Surgery (Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery track)

QĐ số 2061/QĐ-ĐHYDCT ngày 13/08/2021 của Hiệu trưởng Trường ĐHYD Cần Thơ

Postgraduate (Doctorate)Head of Program Development Committee

PhD in Surgery (Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery track)

QĐ số 2595/QĐ-ĐHYDCT ngày 28/07/2023 của Hiệu trưởng Trường ĐHYD Cần Thơ

Continuous Medical EducationLead Program Director

Continuous Medical Education (CME) Programs in Aesthetic Surgery & Non-invasive Techniques

Đã ban hành và áp dụng đào tạo thường xuyên tại Trường ĐHYD Cần Thơ

Undergraduate MDSteering Committee Member

Medical Doctor Curriculum in English Language Project

QĐ số 2405/QĐ-ĐHYDCT ngày 03/08/2022 của Hiệu trưởng Trường ĐHYD Cần Thơ

Doctoral & Specialist Supervision

✓Supervised 3 doctoral candidates to successful defence and award of PhD in Medicine (principal supervisor for 2 candidates)
✓Supervised numerous Level-II Specialist physicians, Master of Surgery candidates, and Resident Doctors
✓Led the foundational development of postgraduate curricula for Specialist I, II, Master, and PhD in Plastic Surgery in the Mekong Delta

Research

Principal Research Directions

Core Field 01

Anatomy and applied anatomy in general surgery and aesthetic plastic surgery; pedicled flap applications in defect reconstruction.

Core Field 02

Aesthetic plastic surgery, minimally invasive advanced technologies (laser, PRP, radiofrequency), and non-surgical aesthetic medicine.

Core Field 03

Health administration, pharmacology, chronic disease studies, and natural medicinal plant extracts with dermatological & aesthetic applications.

Academic Bookshelf

Academic Bookshelf (13 Books as Editor-in-Chief)

Medical Publishing House CTUMP Library Catalog

Giáo trình Sau đại học Phẫu thuật tạo hình thẩm mỹ Tập 1 - 7

Postgraduate Textbook Series (Vol 1 - 7)

Editor-in-Chief: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van Lam · Medical Publishing

ISBN: 978-604-66-3883-4

Nhà xuất bản Y học · 2022

Giáo trìnhĐại học chính quy

Chủ biên

Giáo trình Giải phẫu học, Tập 2

ISBN: 978-604-66-3883-1

Nhà xuất bản Y học · 2022

Giáo trìnhĐại học chính quy

Selected Publications

101 scientific papers published between 1991 and 2026, including 21 in peer-reviewed international journals (ISI/Scopus-indexed) and 80 papers in national peer-reviewed medical journals.

2026Scopus · SJR 0.554 · Q2Tác giả chính