News & Events - Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR Visits Siriraj

2023-10-06 by Sirin Kachanugul

On October 6^th, 2023 Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Onuma Chaiwat, Deputy Dean for Quality Development; Asst. Prof. Dr. Prapat Suriyaphol, Deputy Dean for Information Technology; Ms. Chamaiporn Charpenkraikamol, Head Nurse, Division of Nursing; and Ms. Premjit Suttipoom, Head of Pharmacy Department welcomed our distinguished guests from the Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR led by Dr. Vanphanom Sychareun, Dean of Faculty of Public Health on visit and discussion for future collaboration at Center of Medical Education Technology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

The discussion covered hospital management, healthcare services, clinical pharmacy, nursing, radiology, medical lab equipment, accreditation, health information, and nutrition.

Major Milestone Achieved: First Step of Our Lord Buddha

2023-10-052023-10-04 by Sirin Kachanugul

From October 1^st-6^th, 2023, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University embarked on a compassionate mission to Nepal. This mission, ‘Love for Humanity’ By Siriraj Orthopaedics, was undertaken to perform life-changing joint replacement surgeries for patients in Siddhartha Hospital, Nepal.

Basic Upper and Lower GI Course at Siriraj

2023-10-02 by Sirin Kachanugul

Welcome, Mr. Seng Poke, a 5^th-year medical student from International University, Cambodia to undertake an elective study at the Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, from October 2^nd – 13^th, 2023, and the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine from October 16^th – 27^th, 2023.

Elective Study at Department of Medicine

2023-10-02 by Sirin Kachanugul

Elective Study at Department of Pediatrics and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2023-10-02 by Sirin Kachanugul

Welcome, Ms. Far Rachana, a 5^th-year medical student from International University, Cambodia, to undertake an elective study at the Department of Pediatrics from October 2^nd – 13^th, 2023, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from October 16^th – 27^th, 2023.

Elective Study at Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Medicine

2023-10-02 by Sirin Kachanugul

Welcome, Mr. Cheat Sopheak and Mr. Khean Mengkorng, the 5^th-year medical students from International University, Cambodia, to undertake an elective study at the Department of Anesthesiology from October 2^nd – 13^th, 2023. Mr. Sopheak will participate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from October 16^th – 27^th, 2023, while Mr. Mengkorng will participate in the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

KLWC Malaysia (KL Wellness Center) Visits Siriraj

2023-09-28 by Sirin Kachanugul

On September 28^th, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Pittaya Dankulchai, Dr. Tanun Jitwatcharakomol, and Dr. Wiwatchai Sittiwong from Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University welcome distinguished guests from KLWC Malaysia (KL Wellness Center), Malaysia: Dr. Vincent Tiew, Marketing Director; Miss Irene Quah, Director of Nursing; Mr. Zamri, Director of Project Development; Miss Chloe Chu, Business Development; and Miss Silvia, Business Development on visit and discussion at Siriraj Hospital, Pharmacy Unit, Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology.

Siriraj Health Policy in a Global Landscape

2023-09-302023-09-27 by Sirin Kachanugul

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, led by Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean o, and Assoc. Prof. Varalak Srinonprasert, Head of Siriraj Health Policy Unit, participated in the 3rd/2023 committee conference of Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) held on August 28^th-29^th, 2023, at the Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Phuket, and the 4th PMAC 2024 Preparatory Meeting held on September 25^th-27^th, 2023 at The Rockefeller Foundation, New York, United States.

These meetings aimed to discuss and deliberate on the details of the PMAC 2024 program, including the sessions and speakers, abstract selection process, field trips, and other related activities. In addition, the discussions aimed at shaping the future development directions of PMAC and determining the main themes for PMAC 2025.

Prof. Vicharn Panich, Chair of the Committee, Clin. Prof. Emeritus Udom Kachintorn, Prof. Prasit Watanapa, Prof. Piyamitr Sritara, Dean of Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Chanchai Sittipunt, Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Dr. Suwit Wibulpolprasert, Dr. Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Prof. Emeritus Churnrurtai Kanchanachitra, Dr.Jadej Thammatacharee, representatives from the Ministry of Public Health, representatives from the International Health Policy Program (IHPP), representatives from the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP) as well as Co-hosts representatives such as WHO, The World Bank, UNICEF, UNAIDS, The Global Fund, JICA, USAID, The Rockefeller Foundation, Chatham House, NUS, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, FHI 360, IFMSA, and other organizations were also present at the meeting.

The Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) is an important platform where health experts worldwide come together to present and discuss policies that impact global society and healthcare systems. The main theme of PMAC 2024 is “Geopolitics, Human Security, and Health Equity in an Era of Polycrises,” which focuses on international cooperation in a context where various types of threats coincide on a global scale, affecting the health of populations in different ways.

Shadowing Elective at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

2023-09-25 by Sirin Kachanugul

Welcome, Ms. Nattamon Kulnides, a grade 11 student from Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) in Melbourne, Australia to undertake a shadowing elective study at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from September 25^th – 29^th, 2023.

Siriraj highlights research at JCA2023, Japan

2023-09-282023-09-23 by Sirin Kachanugul

From September 21^st – 23^rd, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Siwanon Jirawatnotai, representing the Department of Pharmacology at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, made a significant contribution at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association (JCA). He shared his valuable insights on the topic, ‘’Acquired Vulnerability Screening Unveiled Novel Candidate Drug Targets in the Drug Resistant Cholangiocarcinoma.”

The JCA is a distinguished organization of 13,000 researchers engaged in cancer research and studies related to public health and social medicine, providing a platform for collaboration among professionals with diverse specializations.

This engagement by Assoc. Prof. Siwanon Jirawatnotai and the broader efforts of the Japanese Cancer Association exemplify a commitment to advancing cancer research and its global reach, ultimately working towards better outcomes for patients worldwide.