VIETNAM 56th World Congress on “Nursing and Medical Sciences” (VNMS-27) scheduled on Jan. 18-20, 2027 Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Call for papers/Topics
All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:
1. Foundational Biological and Medical Sciences
These topics provide the scientific understanding of the human body in health and disease. They are independent disciplines but are completely interrelated because you cannot understand abnormal function without understanding normal structure.
Anatomy and Physiology
Gross anatomy and microanatomy (histology)
Organ systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, immune, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, integumentary, urinary, and reproductive)
Homeostatic regulation and feedback loops
Pathophysiology
Cellular injury, inflammation, and healing
Genetic and hereditary disorders
Etiology and pathogenesis of systemic diseases (e.g., neoplasia, atherosclerosis, diabetes)
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)
Pharmacodynamics (drug-receptor interactions, mechanism of action)
Therapeutic drug classes, adverse effects, and drug-drug interactions
Toxicology and antidote mechanisms
Microbiology and Immunology
Bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology
Innate and adaptive immunity
Autoimmunity, hypersensitivity reactions, and immunodeficiencies
Biochemistry and Genetics
Metabolic pathways (carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism)
Molecular biology and gene expression
Genomics, pharmacogenomics, and genetic counseling
2. Clinical Medical Specialties
These independent branches focus on specific patient populations, organ systems, or types of medical interventions. They interrelate heavily through co-morbidities (e.g., a cardiology patient requiring surgery or psychiatric support).
Internal Medicine and Subspecialties
Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Gastroenterology
Endocrinology, Nephrology, and Rheumatology
Hematology and Oncology
Infectious Diseases
Surgery and Perioperative Care
General surgery and surgical subspecialties (orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic)
Anesthesiology and pain management
Wound care and post-operative recovery
Pediatrics and Neonatology
Growth and developmental milestones
Childhood illnesses and congenital disorders
Neonatal intensive care (NICU)
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Gynecological oncology and disorders
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Neurobiology of mental illness
Mood, anxiety, psychotic, and personality disorders
Substance use disorders and addiction medicine
Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Trauma resuscitation and advanced life support (ACLS/PALS)
Triage systems and disaster medicine
Intensive care medicine (shock, multi-organ failure)
3. Professional Nursing Specialties
Nursing science focuses on holistic patient care, human responses to illness, and the execution of medical regimens. It interrelates directly with medical specialties but operates under its own distinct professional framework.
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Adult health alterations and acute care management
Pre- and post-operative nursing interventions
Chronic disease management
Critical Care and Emergency Nursing
Hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical ventilation care
Rapid response systems and crisis management
Trauma nursing
Maternal-Newborn and Pediatric Nursing
Family-centered care and labor/delivery nursing
Pediatric medication administration and therapeutic play
Well-child assessments
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Therapeutic communication techniques
De-escalation strategies and milieu therapy
Psychopharmacologic nursing care
Gerontological Nursing
Atypical presentation of illness in older adults
Polypharmacy management
Cognitive impairment (dementia, delirium) and palliative care
Community and Public Health Nursing
Epidemiological principles in nursing
Home health and hospice care
Occupational health and school nursing
4. Advanced Interrelated Concepts
These topics belong exclusively to neither just medicine nor just nursing; they are the shared domains that allow both fields to function cohesively.
Clinical Assessment and Diagnostics
Physical examination techniques (inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)
Laboratory diagnostics (complete blood counts, metabolic panels, biomarkers)
Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound)
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Research
Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
Biostatistics and clinical epidemiology
Translational research (moving science from bench to bedside)
Healthcare Ethics and Law
Bioethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice)
Informed consent and advance directives
Malpractice, negligence, and scope of practice regulation
Healthcare Informatics and Technology
Electronic Health Records (EHR) data management
Telehealth and remote patient monitoring
Clinical decision support systems
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Root cause analysis and sentinel event reporting
Infection control and hospital-acquired infection (HAI) prevention
Interprofessional communication protocols (e.g., SBAR)
Global Health and Social Determinants of Health
Health disparities, cultural competence, and humility
Health literacy and patient education
Health policy, insurance economics, and resource allocation