Mahidol University Attended the “Forum on the China-ASEAN Cooperation in Public Health”

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On August 29th-30th, 2023, Prof. Banchong Mahaisavariya, the President of Mahidol University and Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, the Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the “Forum on the China-ASEAN Cooperation in Public Health” co-hosted by Peking University Health Science Center (PKUHSC) and Guizhou Medical University.

This forum is held under the framework of 2023 China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week, on the theme “New Vision for Education Cooperation, Common Prosperity for Belt and Road”  jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the Ministry of Education of China, and the People’s Government of Guizhou Province. This annual event has been a successful platform for fostering educational exchange and cooperation between China and the ASEAN region for the past 15 years since its establishment in 2008. It continues to be an important intergovernmental initiative in promoting mutual learning and development in the field of education.

The significance of the “Forum on China-ASEAN Cooperation in Public Health” stems from the China-ASEAN Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Public Health, which was launched by PKUHSC in April 2023. This center aims to foster research and collaboration between China and ASEAN countries in the area of public health, addressing critical health challenges and developing innovative solutions to enhance regional health security and improve the well-being of people in both regions.

Siriraj Signed MOU with Khon Kaen University

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On August 30th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asawamankong, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and Assoc. Prof. Apichat Jiravuttipong, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, presided over a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony for collaboration in education and research along with Assoc. Prof. Winai Rattanasuwan, Director of the Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research (SICRES), Assoc.Prof. Somruedee Chatsiricharoenkul, Deputy Director of SICRES, and Ms. Pornsuda Nipathakosol, Assistant Director of the SICRES in the Nong Waeng Meeting Room on the 6th floor of the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

After the MOU signing ceremony, the administrative members of Siriraj visited the Academic Clinical Research Office (ACRO) at the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University. They were warmly welcomed by Prof. Kwanchanok Yimtae, Director of the Academic Clinical Research Office (ACRO), who guided them through the research center’s facilities.

During our visit to Khon Kaen, our team also went to Ratchapreuk Hospital. We were warmly welcomed by Dr. Teerawat Srinakarin, CEO, along with Assoc. Prof. Jiraporn Srinakarin, Medical Director of the hospital.

Student Board Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga Visits Siriraj

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On August 29th, 2023, Mr.Khemmawit Siriwong and Mr.Korapat Arukvichanan, the President and Vice-President of Siriraj Medical Student Union (SMSU), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, welcomed the representatives of the Student Executive Board (BEM KM) of the Faculty of Medicine at Airlangga University (UNAIR), Indonesia (consists of sixteen undergraduate medical students), on the student visiting program named “Study Tour and Comparative Lessons Regarding Campus Activities (SCLERA)”, to expand the institutional networking, improve student’s insight, knowledge, and a new environment of students in other universities globally. The discussion between the two parties focused on Research Activities, International Delegations, and International Academic competitions.

English Interview for Student Exchange Program 2024 for 6th-year students!

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On August 29th, 2023, the committee of Siriraj Medical Students Exchange Program 2023 (academic year 2023): Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Asst. Prof. Wichit Suthammarakand, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs; Asst. Prof. Ekkapoj Korwutthikulrangsri, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education; and Assoc. Prof. Vorapan Sirivatanauksorn, Chair of the Department of Biochemistry, conducted English interviews to select the most qualified sixth-year Siriraj medical students for the 2024 clinical elective program. This year, 34 students are applying.

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at the 18th CAST Congress in Hong Kong

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August 25th – 28th, 2023, Asst. Prof. Parichat Tovikkai, M.D., a lecturer of the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended ‘The 18th Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST)’ in Hong Kong, China, and presented an oral presentation on the topic “The Association of Intraoperative Hypotension During Orthotopic Liver Transplantation and Post-transplant Outcomes.” This conference is renowned as one of the most prestigious in Asia. Only 10 abstracts related to liver transplantation were selected for oral presentation and Asst. Prof. Tovikkai’s abstract was among them! This accomplishment underscores Siriraj Hospital’s recognition as one of Thailand’s most successful liver transplantation centers and possibly throughout Southeast Asia!

The 18th Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST) is a biannual transplant congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation, aiming to provide transplant clinicians with a broad program covering a diverse range of topics, from cutting-edge science to ethical issues in transplant. Issues related to challenges in developing transplant programs and promoting organ donation in Asia will also be a highlight of this meeting.

Siriraj International Residents & Fellows Exchange Program 2024

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🌍 Expand Your Horizons in Healthcare! 🏥
Join us on an exciting journey of self-discovery and growth with the Siriraj International Residents & Fellows Exchange Program 2024! This program is exclusively for Siriraj’s residents and fellows. We invite you to expand your horizons, build meaningful relationships, and enhance your medical expertise on a global scale.
🌐 Discover new perspectives and best practices in healthcare worldwide, enhancing your skills and knowledge. To learn more and seize this chance.
Qualification and Program Info: https://siriraj-it.com/en/ir/outbound-postgrad/
Contact Us
Khun Yanisa and Khun Yuwadee (program coordinators)
02-419-9465-6 ext. 105 or 108
siiro@mahidol.ac.th or irsiriraj@gmail.com
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare – the world awaits your expertise! 🌟

English Interview for Student Exchange Program 2024 for 4th-year students! (2nd round)

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On August 22nd, 2023, the committee of Siriraj Medical Students Exchange Program 2023 (academic year 2023): Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Tripop Lertbunnaphong, Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Education; Assoc. Prof. Nonthalee Pausawasdiand, President of the Thai Association for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; and Assoc. Prof. Vorapan Sirivatanauksorn, Chair of the Department of Biochemistry, conducted the second round of English interviews as part of our search for the most qualified fourth-year medical students who will participate in the clinical elective program in 2024.

English Interview for Student Exchange Program 2024 (2nd-year and 6th-year students)

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Hey there!📢👋International Relations Division has released the list and schedule of eligible 2nd and 6th-year medical students for the “Siriraj Medical Student Exchange Program 2024 (Academic Year 2023)”. The students will need to go through an English interview, which will take place on August 29th and 31st, 2023. You can check out the list and schedule 👉📢here !

English Interview for Student Exchange Program 2024 (4th-year students 1st round)

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On August 16th, 2023, the committee of Siriraj Medical Students Exchange Program 2024 (academic year 2023) led by Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Rattapon Thuangtong, Deputy Dean of Student Affairs; and  Assoc. Prof. Vorapan Sirivatanauksorn, Chair of the Department of Biochemistry, conducted the English Interview to seek for the most qualified fourth-year medical students for the clinical elective in 2024.

We have a total of fifty-two 4th-year Siriraj medical students applying for the elective program this year.

The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) Visits SiCORE-Cancer PM&SP!

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On August 8th – 9th, 2023, the Faculty of Medicine Siriaj  Hospital, Mahidol University, successfully hosted the inaugural Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) for the Center of Research Excellence in Cancer Precision Medicine and Systems Pharmacology (SiCORE-Cancer PM&SP) Onsite Visit in 2023. Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, presided over the meeting, along with Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and Foreign Relations, Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumetee, Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation, Assist. Prof. Dr.Woraphat Ratta–apha, Assoc. Prof. Oranee Sanmaneechai,  Assist. Prof. Tachjaree Panchalee Boonbowornpong, Deputy Manager from Siriraj Center of Research Excellence Management Unit (SiCORE–M), and Assist. Prof. Somponnat Sampattavanich, Director of SiCORE in Cancer Precision Medicine and Systems Pharmacology (SiCORE-PM&SP), members from the research team, including Assoc. Prof. Siwanon Jirawatnotai, Assist. Prof. Chalermchai Mitrpant, and Assist. Prof. Suwanit Therasakvichya. The esteemed members of the Scientific Advisory Board, namely,

  1. Prof. Andrew Futreal, Professor of the Department of Genomic Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, delivered the lecture “Learning from every patient: Challenges and opportunities.”
  2. Prof. Christopher L. Corless, Professor of Pathology at Oregon Health & Science University, provided a lecture entitled “Combining multi-omic approaches in the analysis of cancer biopsies.”

On this occasion, we received an honor from Prof. Ruby Yun-Ju Huang, an invited speaker from National Taiwan University, for a lecture on “EMPreSS (Epithelial Mesenchymal Precision Spectrum Scoring) in Cancer Cell Plasticity.”

The event served as a platform for profound discussions and constructive feedback, driving the advancement of research and innovation within SiCORE-Cancer PM&SP. The other SAB Onsite Visit Program activities include a Lab and SICRES Facility tour, Research projects consultation for researchers, and Ph.D. Students. The two-day session ended with a Close discussion with Executive faculty Members. We derived various consequential comments and recommendations for leveraging research quality and impact, furthering the cause of scientific progress in Cancer research.

The SiCORE–M team and SiCORE–PM&SP would like to express our sincere gratitude to the SAB members and the speaker for their valuable time and contributions. We look forward to the ideal opportunity to exchange perspectives and learn from your expertise again.

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