Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean for International Relations along with Assist. Prof. Yongchai Nilanont, Director of Siriraj Stroke Unit welcomed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gustavo Saposnik from University of Toronto, Canada to serve as Siriraj International Visiting Scholar at Siriraj Stroke Center from May 21st – 31st, 2019. #irsiriraj #sirirajsvs
Dr. Archrob Khuhapinant from Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine delivered a lecture to hematologists from Myanmar who attended the short course training on “Preceptorship in NHL Management” during May 27th-28th, 2019.
On May 22nd, 2019, Lecturer Dr. Akarin Nimmannit, the Cluster Facilitators of Siriraj Routine to Research Unit and his team, welcome Prof. Claudio Stern, Vice Dean (International) of Life Sciences & Pro-Vice-Provost (Regional) of South-East Asia and Australasia, University College London, UK, for a discussion regarding “UK Reseach Excellence Framework” at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital’s Committee Meeting.
The Embassy of Japan Bangkok is pleased to announce the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship Program in 2020 for the Thai students who wish to study in a graduate course at Japanese universities as Research Students.
The Scholarship will provide full scholarship includes education fees, monthly allowances, and air tickets. The scholarship period will start from April or September/October 2020.
Application forms and further information are available at the website of the Embassy of Japan http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_th/jis_study.html
Princess Chulabhorn International Oncology Conference 2019
Princess Chulabhorn International Oncology Conference 2019 on “New Frontiers in Cancer Combat” will be held at Centara Grand at Central World, Bangkok, Thailand from 8 – 9 August 2019, to honour Professor Dr. HRH Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol for HRH’s wisdom and gracious dedication in the field of oncology.
Princess Chulabhorn International Oncology Conference 2019 will be organized by:
As we realize, cancer is the leading cause of deaths in Thailand and increasingly affects both social and economic status of the country. In the past, treatment of cancer patients in Thailand has not been modernized up to the level of western countries. Advances in basic and clinical research in cancer have also been hampered by the shortage of qualified medical and research personnel as well as inadequate funding. To effectively manage such problem requires many significant factors, particularly, a strong leadership with clear vision, aspiration and ability to mobilize resources from the government and the private sectors for continued success of the operations for the benefits of Thai people.
Professor Dr. HRH Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol realizes the danger of cancer and its effect on society and economy of the country, especially the sufferings of patients and members of the family. To help alleviate the sufferings of Thai people, Her Royal Highness has initiated the establishment of the first comprehensive cancer centre in Thailand within Chulabhorn Research Institute to commemorate the auspicious 72nd Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The objective was to create an institution of academic excellence that can help train medical personnel to provide effective cancer treatment comparable to developed countries. The centre also houses cancer-related research such as translation research, clinical research and community research, leading to appropriate and modern diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer, with the principal aim of giving patients opportunity to become cured of cancer and improving the quality of life of patients.
The theme for Princess Chulabhorn International Oncology Conference 2019 is “New Frontiers in Cancer Combat”. The scientific program will cover the following areas, including main congress, oral & poster presentation, and public activities as follows:
Objective and expected outcomes
The conference is held to honour the greatest wisdom and dedication of Professor Dr. HRH Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol in the field of oncology. Moreover, it is an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences on applied technologies in cancer diagnosis and treatment among medical & public health personnel, nurses, pharmacists, scientist, dentists, and medical students, both nationally and internationally.
Hopefully, the gained knowledge and experience from Princess Chulabhorn International Oncology Conference 2019 on “New Frontiers in Cancer Combat” will be very much beneficial for the improvement of cancer research and care towards better quality of life and longer survival of cancer patients in Thailand. Also, such gained knowledge and experience would be transferred to other colleges following the main aspirations of Professor Dr. HRH Princess Chulabhorn to help relieve the sufferings and burdens of cancer patients as a whole through cancer diagnosis and treatment that achieves international standards, with highly trained personnel and research of the most modern and up-to-date technology.
more information: www.pcioc2019.com
President of ASEAN Medical Schools Network
(2020 – present)
Prof. Chong Yap Seng, The NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
(2018 – 2020)
Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia
(2015 – 2017)
Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
(2012 – 2015)
Clinical Prof. Udom Kachintorn, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
Secretariat General of ASEAN Medical Schools Network
(2020 – present)
Assoc. Prof. Koh Dow Rhoon, The NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
(2018 – 2020)
Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
(2012 – 2017)
Prof. Dr. Chirayu Auwarakul, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, arranged “The First ASEAN Deans’ Summit: Connecting ASEAN Medical Schools Towards One Community” during September 17 – 19, 2012 at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. The ASEAN Deans’ Summit was arranged with the objectives to promote the collaboration among leading medical schools in the ASEAN region, to leverage medical education and health system towards international excellence and prepared to work as one community in 2015.
The ASEAN Deans’ Summit is the first time in the history of ASEAN whereby the medical education leaders (Deans and Rectors) from 10 nations, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Brunei convened at Siriraj to share their visions and ideas on how to collaborate among one another for the benefits of 600 million ASEAN people. Moreover, 12 medical schools in ASEAN (PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam; Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Cambodia; International University, Cambodia; Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR; Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia; University of Medicine 1, Yangon, Myanmar; University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar; University of Philippines College of Medicine; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore; Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam) attended such historic summit at Siriraj. The structure of the ASEAN Medical Schools Network consists of four working groups:
A Chronological Order of ASEAN Deans’ Summit
2012: 1st ASEAN Deans’ Summit @ Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
2013: 2nd ASEAN Deans Summit @ Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
2014: 3rd ASEAN Deans’ Summit @ National University of Singapore
2015: 4th ASEAN Deans’ Summit @ University of Philippines College of Medicine
2016: 5th ASEAN Deans’ Summit @ Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
2017: 6th ASEAN Deans’ Summit @ University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar
2018: 7th ASEAN Deans’ Summit @ Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam
2019: 8th ASEAN Deans’ Summit @ PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Brunei Darussalam
Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean for International Relations, along with Prof. Sunee Korbsrisate from Department of Immunology, welcome Prof. Richard W. Titball from University of Exeter, United Kingdom, to serve as a ‘Siriraj International Visiting Scholar’ at Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University during May 5th – 19th, 2019.
Thailand Ian Donald Inter-University School of Medical Ultrasound and Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, THAILAND, co-host the “3rd Thailand Ian Donald Advanced Course of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology & 5th Asia-Pacific Conference of Fetal Therapy 2019” during September 4th – 6th, 2019, at ASIA Hotel, Bangkok.
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