Welcome, Mr. Yuta Tani, a 5th-year medical student from Keio University, Japan, to undertake an elective study at the Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, starting from July 24th – August 18th, 2023.
Surgery
Siriraj International Visiting Scholar at the Department of Surgery
Welcome Prof. Kenji Inaba, the Vice-Chair of the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC), USA, to serve as Siriraj International Visiting Scholar at the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from July 21st – 27th, 2023. Prof. Inaba has brought his expertise in trauma, emergency surgery, and surgical critical care, benefiting both patients and future trauma surgeons through his extensive research, grants, and publication of over 660 scholarly articles. He is a distinguished leader in the field and a key figure in the American College of Surgeons’ STOP THE BLEED program.
Elective Study at Division of Trauma Surgery and Division of Pediatric Surgery
Welcome, Mr. Raphael Angel SJ Satiago, a 5th-year medical student from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, to undertake an elective study at the Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University starting from July 17th – 28th, 2023 and Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery from July 31st – August 11th, 2023.
Elective Study at Department of Radiology and Department of Surgery
Welcome Mr. Yann Kerbellec, a 4th-year medical student from the University of Angers, France, under the International Federal Medical Students Association (IFMSA) to undertake an elective study at the Division of Therapy, Department of Radiology from July 3rd – July 14th, 2023, and Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from July 17th – July 28th, 2023.
Elective Study at Department of Surgery
Welcome, the medical students from the International Federal Medical Students Association (IFMSA) 1) Mr. Tuan Linh Nguyen from the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University, Czech Republic, and 2) Mr. Matej Barančok from Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Medicine, Slovakia to undertake an elective study at the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery from July 3rd – 28th, 2023.
Elective Study at Department of Surgery and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Welcome medical students under the International Federal Medical Students Association (IFMSA): Ms. Paulina Trencanska from Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Medicine, Slovakia; Ms. Karin Kasardova from Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, Faculty of Medicine, Slovakia; Ms. Elena González García from University Complutense of Madrid, Spain to undertake an elective at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from July 3rd – 28th, 2023.
Ms. Trencanska and Ms. García are going to participate in the Division of Plastic Surgery, Division of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, and Division of Pediatric Surgery Department of Surgery from July 3rd – 28th, 2023. While Ms. Kasardova will undertake at the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery from July 3rd – 14th, 2023, and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from July 17th– 28th, 2023
From left to right: 1) Ms. Paulina Trencanska 2) Ms. Karin Kasardova 3) Ms. Elena González García
Siriraj Hospital’s SICMPH 2023 Conference: Experts Discuss Preparing Medical Students to Serve the World in Future Medical Curriculum
On June 23rd, 2023, Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Director of Siriraj Medical School; Assoc. Prof. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, Director of Siriraj Cancer Center; Lecturer Rangsima Timmanee, Department of Internal Medicine; and Assoc. Prof. Dr.Chantacha Sitticharoon, Department of Physiology welcomed distinguished guests: Prof. Lau Tang Ching, Vice-Dean of Education from the National University of Singapore, Prof. Masanaga Yamawaki from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Prof. Keiichi Akita, Director of School of Medicine on visit and discussion at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
Moreover, Prof. Lau, Prof. Yamawaki, and Prof. Nijasri Channarong from Chulalongkorn University’s Department of Internal Medicine shared their expertise in the discussion on the theme “Future Trends in Medical Curriculum: How to Prepare Medical Students to Serve the World?” in SICMPH 2023 conference hosted by Siriraj at Room 202, Srisavarinthira Building.
This collaborative event allowed for exchanging knowledge and insights, benefiting all attendees. The esteemed guests shared their expertise, providing valuable insights into innovative approaches to medical education and addressing the evolving needs of global medical students.
They also visited and discussed further collaboration in Medical Education at Siriraj Medical Simulation Center for Education and Training (SiMSET), and Siriraj Training and Education Center for Clinical Skills (SiTEC).
SiMPH2023: Unveiling Cutting-Edge Medical Insights from Japan and Thailand
On June 21st, 2023, the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, hosted the Siriraj International Conference in Medicine and Public Health 2023 (SiMPH2023) Conference, featuring a series of captivating “Share Sessions” in collaboration with Keio University, Japan. This event served as a dynamic platform for both institutions to exchange their expertise and knowledge, uniting perspectives from the medical landscapes of Thailand and Japan.
The inaugural session witnessed Prof. Yupin Suputtamongkol from Siriraj Hospital’s Department of Internal Medicine and Asst. Prof. Ho Namkoong from the Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Keio University shared their insights on “Infectious Diseases Summit: COVID-19, Acute Undifferentiated Fever, and NTM (non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium) from Japan & Thailand Perspectives.” Their enlightening presentations provided a comprehensive understanding of these pressing healthcare challenges, encompassing invaluable perspectives from both nations.
In the subsequent session, the audience was captivated by the insightful knowledge presented on the topic of “Pioneering the Future of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Colo-Rectal Cancer: Uniting Different Nations with a Common Goal.” Assoc. Prof. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, Director of Siriraj Cancer Center, and Asst. Prof. Kohei Shigeta from the Department of Surgery (General and Gastroenterological Surgery), School of Medicine, Keio University, unveiled their contributions to this field. Together, they illuminated the collaborative endeavors and shared objectives between their respective countries, propelling advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of colo-rectal cancer.
The SiMPH2023 Conference, marked by this prestigious collaboration between Keio University and Siriraj Hospital, has undoubtedly ushered in a new era of medical innovation and international cooperation, fueling the exchange of transformative ideas and pushing the boundaries of healthcare excellence.
Elective Study at Surgery, Medicine, Radiology and Center of Thai Traditional Medicine
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)
Elective Study at Division of General Surgery
Welcome, Mr. Isoshima Kotaro, a 5th-year medical student from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan to undertake an elective study at Division of Traumatology Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from May 29th – June 9th, 2023.