Dr Hung Nguyen
Dr Hung Nguyen
About
Dr Hung Nguyen is the President of Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Hung's dedication to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Multicultural Health is longstanding. His primary passion lies in medical and cultural education, allowing him to profoundly impact people's lives through teaching and learning. With extensive experience as a GP and Medical and Cultural Educator, governance and leadership.
He has served diverse communities in urban, rural, and remote settings in the Northern Territory and Victoria. Currently practicing as a GP at Bunurong Health Service in Dandenong, Victoria, an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, Hung also mentors GP trainees as a GP Supervisor for Eastern Victoria General Practice Training. He has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the Inaugural Censor for RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health for 9 years and as Director of Medical and Cultural Education for the Northern Territory General Practice Education for 5 years.
Hung's influence extends beyond clinical practice. He actively contributes to several Primary Care and Health Education boards and councils, including Health Education Australia Limited, Therapeutic Guidelines Limited, and the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. He also serves on the Council of AMA Victoria and advises on various committees, such as the Australasian Institute of Clinical Governance and the Victorian PPE Task Force. Through these roles, he strives to enhance patient journeys within the healthcare system and foster patient engagement in healthcare quality improvement initiatives.
Educational Background
FRACGP, FASLM, MPH, Grad Cert Health prof Ed, GAICD, AICGG