The event attracted over 400 domestic and international medical experts to attend. Notably, there are more than 20 international experts from the US, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines... and domestic leading experts from 108 Military Central Hospital, Bach Mai Hospital, Cho Ray Hospital, Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, People’s Hospital 115, along with the professional team of S.I.S Can Tho International General Hospital.

The program took place with 16 specialized seminars and more than 65 scientific reports. The professional highlight of the event was the Live Case of Cerebrovascular Intervention, which was broadcast live to the auditorium, helping students access the most advanced practical techniques; Satellite seminars focused on specialized topics, updating new treatment trends; Animal Lab: Practical models on animals with techniques such as thrombus aspiration, thrombectomy, and intravascular glue injection - helping students practice practical intervention skills.

Leaders of S.I.S Can Tho International General Hospital received flowers to congratulate the event from leaders of Can Tho City People's Committee.

Speaking at the workshop, Vice Chairwoman of Can Tho City People's Committee Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep expressed her joy at welcoming professors, experts, and doctors from many countries to Can Tho City, and considered this a valuable opportunity for young generations of doctors in the region to learn directly from world leaders in modern stroke treatment techniques, procedures and vision.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep also particularly appreciated the role of S.I.S Can Tho International General Hospital, which is not only a leader in emergency stroke treatment, but also a specialized training center licensed by the Ministry of Health, actively contributing to the medical development of the Mekong Delta and the whole country. She was also impressed to know that director Leland Orser from the United States was present in Vietnam on this occasion to learn about the stroke emergency journey at S.I.S Can Tho and record true stories about medical ethics and the miracles that the hospital collective has done during the past time, bringing pride not only of Can Tho city, but also of the country’s health sector.

Dr. Tran Chi Cuong, Director of S.I.S Can Tho International General Hospital, spoke at the seminar.

Vice Chairwoman of Can Tho City People’s Committee believes that Stroke Intervention School 2025 is not only an annual professional event, but also an important milestone in the multi-year journey of building a network of emergency, training, research and connecting stroke treatment in the entire Mekong Delta region of S.I.S Can Tho International General Hospital, aiming for international-level treatment quality.

According to Dr. Tran Chi Cuong, president of the Interventional Neuroradiology Society of Ho Chi Minh City, Director of Can Tho S.I.S International General Hospital, stroke has now become a global burden and is one of the leading causes of death in Vietnam and many countries around the world. Therefore, in parallel with preventive treatment, medical treatment, all methods combined with each other, endovascular intervention is one of the very difficult areas, requiring a good and skilled professional team, along with modern machinery and equipment, especially how we can reach patients during the golden time. That is a huge challenge that not every place can do. “S.I.S. Can Tho is fortunate to be a successful model, in addition to directly treating patients in the Western region, the hospital has now become a training center for the whole country and many countries around the world”, Dr. Tran Chi Cuong added.

Delegates attending the Workshop

According to Dr. Tran Chi Cuong, one of the special highlights of this training course is that in addition to learning theory, the delegates will also practice directly on animal models and demonstrate typical clinical cases at S.I.S Can Tho. In addition, the delegates will also focus on in-depth discussions and share typical clinical cases to come up with the best treatment methods for patients.

Within the framework of the event, on June 14^th, S.I.S. Can Tho International General Hospital will inaugurate the US-standard Preclinical Research Center (Animal Lab). The event marked an important milestone in endovascular intervention training in Vietnam, opening up new development directions in medical research and practical training. The center will play an essential role in improving practical skills, reducing risks in practical interventions, creating a more stable generation of skilled intervention doctors, especially in the context of increasingly younger and increasing strokes.

Delegates took souvenir photos at the workshop.

In addition, delegates also participated in community activities in Can Tho city, the highlight of which was the 4th Can Tho City Open SUP Race - 2025, taking place on June 15, organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho city in coordination with S.I.S Can Tho International General Hospital.