Otorhinolaryngology

“Clinical Observership Program in Otology” at Siriraj

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Welcome, Dr.Bigesh Man Shakya, an otologist from Dhulikhel Hospital, Nepal, to undertake the short training program, the “Clinical Observership Program in Otology” at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from September 4th – 29th, 2023, under the supervision of Assistant Professor ML. Kanthong Thongyai. Dr.Shakya aims to gain more profound knowledge in otology diagnosis and management, gain more experience in cholesteatoma, stapes, and cochlear implant surgeries, and increase clinical competence in diagnosing and managing complex hearing and balance disorders after he finishes his training.

Elective Study at Surgert, OBGYN, ENT and Opthalmology

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Welcome, medical students under the International Federal Medical Students Association (IFMSA) to undertake an elective study at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from August 7th – September 1st, 2023.

 

Mr. Simon Vitikac, a 4th-year medical student from Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine, Czech is undertaking an elective study at the Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery from August 7th-18th, 2023, and Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery starting from August 21st – September 1st, 2023.

 

Ms. Lenka Swierczkova, a 6th-year medical student from Masaryk University in Brno, Czech, and Ms. Katarzyna Krupa, a 5th-year medical student from the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland are participating in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for her elective study from August 7th – September 1st, 2023.

 

Whereas, Ms. Rita Petrillo, a 6th-year from The University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Italy is attending at Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery from August 7th-18th, 2023, and the Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery starting from August 21st – September 1st, 2023

 

Also, Mr. Rafael Viejo Marin, a medical student from the University of Sevilla, Spain will undertake an elective study at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology from August 7th -18th, 2023, and the Department of Ophthalmology from August 21st – September 1st, 2023.

 

(Left to Right: Mr.Simon Vitikac, Ms. Lenka Swierczkova, Ms. Katarzyna Krupa, Ms. Rita Petrillo, and Mr. Rafael Viejo Marin)

Siriraj International Residents & Fellows Exchange Program 2023 (Round 4)

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On July 17th, 2023, the Siriraj International Residency & Fellow Exchange Program Committee included Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, MD, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, MD, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Thawornchai Limjindaporn, MD, Ph.D., Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Education; and Asst. Prof. Sani Baimai, MD, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education conducted an onsite interview session for the “Siriraj International Residency & Fellow Exchange Program 2023” fellows/residents: Dr. Thanut Boonhaijaroen and Dr. Nattamol Kosaiyaganonth from the Department of Ophthalmology (both third-year residents) and Dr. Varis Manomaivong from the Department of Pediatrics (a second-year fellow).

Also, the committee took the opportunity to review the onsite reflection presentations of participants from Rounds 2-3:

  1. 2nd-Year Fellow, Dr. Nichkamol Lertamornkitti from the Department of Pediatrics training at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) from April 1st – 30th, 2023.
  2. 2nd-Year Resident, Dr. Vanthana Charoensawatsiri from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology training at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine from April 10th – May 5th, 2023.

Furthermore, three fellows/residents submitted their online presentations as reflections to be reviewed:

  1. 2nd-Year Fellow, Dr. Nophathai Sojisirikul from the Department of Pediatrics training at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), USA, from April 1st – 30th, 2023.
  2. 3rd-Year Resident, Dr. Natrinee Naksupphamit from the Department of Pediatrics, training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA, from April 1st – 30th, 2023.
  3. 1st-Year Fellow, Dr. Theeradej Tepkasetkul from the Department of Medicine training at the National Epilepsy Center, NHO Shizuoka Institute of Epilepsy and Neurological Disorders, Japan, from May 29th – June 23rd, 2023.

The review of these presentations allowed the committee and participants to understand the transformative impact of the exchange program on the residents and fellows involved. It also emphasized the importance of international cooperation and knowledge sharing in advancing the field of medicine on a global scale.

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at the AHNS 2023 in Canada

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Assoc. Prof. Warut Pongsapich and Dr. Apipat Wiriya from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and presented their research presentations at “The AHNS 11th International Conference on Head & Neck Cancer” hosted by the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) held between July 8th – 12th, 2023, in Montreal, Canada. Assoc. Prof. Pongsapich has presented his research on the topic “Comparative study of optimal compression pressure between conventional Barton’s dressing and prefabricate germent in parotidectomy patients”, and Dr. Wiriya has presented his research on the topic “Clinical Predictive Factors of Malignancy in Parotidectomy Patients.”

Assoc. Prof. Warut Pongsapich from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology

The AHNS 2023 is the scientific program designed to bring together all disciplines related to the treatment of head and neck cancer. The AHNS 2023 assembled group of renowned head and neck surgeons, radiologists and oncologists have identified key areas of interest and major topics for everyone to explore.

Dr. Apipat Wiriya from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology

The Certificate Granting Ceremony for Siriraj Scholarship for Doctors from ASEAN and Developing Countries

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On June 28th, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Phawin Keskool, Chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with the Faculty Members of the Division of Laryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Division: Asst. Prof. Paiboon Sureepong Head of Laryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Division, Clin. Prof. Cheerasook Chongkolwatana, Asst. Prof. Chanticha Chotigavanich, and Asst. Prof. Sunun Ong-Ard delivered a certificate of completion to Dr. Redentor Bate Magdayao from Schistosomiasis Hospital Palo, Leyte, Philippines who successfully completed the training at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology “Siriraj Scholarship for Doctors from ASEAN and Developing Countries” between April 3rd–  June 30th, 2023.

(From left to right: Asst. Prof. Chanticha Chotigavanich, Asst. Prof. Sunun Ong-Ard, Assoc. Prof. Phawin Keskool, Dr. Redentor Bate Magdayao, Clin. Prof. Cheerasook Chongkolwatana, and Asst. Prof. Paiboon Sureepong)

Certification Ceremony at Siriraj Otorhinolaryngology

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Assoc. Prof. Phawin Keskool, Chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with the Faculty Members of the Division of Laryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Division, delivered a certificate of completion to Dr. Giacomo Gravante from the University of Insubria, Italy, who successfully completed a short training program “Short Training Program in Head & Neck Surgery” at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology between March 1st – June 30th, 2023.

Congratulations!

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at ISOM (OM2023) in the USA

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On June 21st, 2023 Prof. Kitirat Ungkanont, a Vice-Chair of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited as a guest speaker to deliver a special lecture on the topic “Otitis media in children with cleft palate: comprehensive studies of the clinical course and the long-term outcome of the management.” at the “22nd International Symposium on Recent Advances in Otitis Media (OM2023)” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

The ISOM is the biannual International Otitis Media (OM) Symposium. The OM Symposium accomplishes the ever-difficult task of grouping leaders in OM research from all medical fields and corners of the world into one single highly interactive, exceedingly collegial scientific forum. The benefits afforded by having the ability to learn and engage in scientific exchange with OM leaders, individuals, and their research groups are immeasurable.