Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine

Siriraj Visiting Scholars at Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine

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During September 18th-22nd, 2023, Prof. Roja Rahimi, the Dean of the School of Persian Medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) in Iran, specializing in Traditional Pharmacy, served as a visiting scholar at the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

On this occasion, Prof. Rahimi and Dr. Arman Zarearan from the School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences also visited and discussed at Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Clinic and Mahidol University Salaya Campus, Nakhon Pathom.

Siriraj Signed an MOU with Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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On September 22nd, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and  Prof. Roja Rahimi, Dean of School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Republic of Iran together with the administrative members of both universities: Assoc. Prof. Pravit Akarasereenont, Director of the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Asst. Prof. Ueamphon Suwannatrai, Asst. Prof. Supakij Suwannatrai, Asst. Prof. Thapthep Thippayacharoentam, and Dr. Arman Zarearan from the School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences presided over the “Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony” between the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University and School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, for the collaboration on academic and research exchange between Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine and School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

 

Faculty of Medicine Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Visits Siriraj

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On August 11th, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, M.D., Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, and Assoc. Prof. Pravit Akarasereenont, M.D., the Director of the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine welcomed Dr.dr. Sri Sundari.M Kes, Dean Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences along with the delegates from Faculty of Medicine Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia: dr. Siti Aminah TSE, M.Kes, SpKK.,  Vice Dean of human resource and funding; dr. Ika Setyawati, MSc School of Medicine Program Study Secretary; dr. Ikhlas M. Jenie, PhD., Head of Quality Assurance; and dr. Farindira Vesti Rahmasari, MSc. on visit and discussion at Medical Education Technology Center, Siriraj Medical Simulation Center for Education and Training (SiMSET), and Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine (Center of Excellence Management).

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong Visits Siriraj

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On June 19th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and Lect. Sukree Kade from the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine cordially welcomed Prof. Dr. Liu Wai Ching, Prof. Dr. Au Ching Tung, and Prof. Dr. Choi Suimei from the Department of Food and Health Sciences, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. During their visit and discussions on further collaboration between two parties at the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, the experts shared their knowledge and expertise in both Thai and traditional medicine.

Furthermore, Dr. Sukree also took the guests through the enlightening ‘Following the Footsteps of Royal Doctor and Thai Traditional Medicine’ exhibition organized by the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine. This exhibition showcased the rich heritage and practices of Thai traditional medicine, providing a comprehensive understanding of its historical significance and contemporary applications. Dr. Sukree’s guidance enhanced the visitors’ experience, ensuring they gained valuable insights into the subject.

Elective Study at Surgery, Medicine, Radiology and Center of Thai Traditional Medicine

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Welcome Miss Yuho Itaya, Mr. Kento Masui, and Mr. Taisei Higuchi, 5th-year medical students from Hokkaido University, Japan to undertake an elective study at the Departments of Surgery, Department of Medicine, Department of Radiology, and the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine from June 12th – July 7ths, 2023.
(From left to right Miss Yuho Itaya, Mr. Kento Masui, and Mr. Taisei Higuchi)

Florida Gulf Coast University Visits Siriraj

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On May 15th, 2023, Siriraj Palliative Care Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University led by Mr. Puchong Chimpiboon, Music Therapist welcomed Assoc. Prof. Dena Register, Assoc. Prof. Kimberly Sena Moore, and a group of music therapy students from Florida Gulf Coast University, USA to visit and discuss at Siriraj Palliative Care Center which was part of “Music Therapy in Thailand Study Aboard, 2023” running from May 10th – June 23rd, 2023. On this occasion, our guests attended the lecture on the topic “Thai Culture and Believes relates to Health issues” by Dr. Anuwat Taweesuwanakra, M.D. as well as visited the Siriraj Bimuksthan Museum and Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine.

 

Siriraj has a longstanding relationship with Assoc. Prof. Register, founded the first music therapy program in Southeast Asia at the College of Music, Mahidol University. Through this visit and music therapy exchange opportunity, both parties aim to promote music therapy by conducting remote conferences, exhibitions, and music therapy services.

UCLA Visits Siriraj

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On May 8th, 2023, Prof. Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, Founding Director and Consultant of Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research (SICRES), Prof. Jarupim Soongswang, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, and Lect. Sukree Kade from the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine welcomed Assoc. Clin. Prof. Christopher Tymchuk and distinguished guests from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine, USA on a visit and discussion at the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine and Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Elective Study at Division of Gastroenterology and Division of Nuclear Medicine

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Welcome Mr.Takayuki Tsukamoto and Mr. Masahiko Sadayoshi, 5th-year students from Kobe University, Japan, to undertake an elective study at the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine and Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, starting from May 1st – 12th, 2023 and The Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, from May 15th – May 26th, 2023.

Elective Study at Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Department of Surgery

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Welcome, Ms. Ueno Aika and Mr. Kondo Takatora, 5th-year students from Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan to undertake elective study at the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine from April 10th – 21st, 2023, then Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine and Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from April 24th – May 5th, 2023.

Clinical Rotation at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

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Welcome medical students from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA; Ms. Yoon Kyung Lee, Ms. Anna Wood, Ms. Christina Valdovina, Mr. Michael Arnold, Mr. Matt Daly, Chris Hinds, Mr. Christopher Yang, and Mr. Arya Aliabadi to undertake the clinical rotation at the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Department of Pediatrics; Department of Anesthesiology; and Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from March 20th to April 7th, 2023.