Siriraj Faculty Members Attend AMEE 2024 in Basel, Switzerland

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From August 24th – 28th, 2024, a delegation from Siriraj Hospital participated in the AMEE 2024 conference held in Basel, Switzerland. Representing Siriraj were distinguished faculty members, including as follows:

1. Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean and Director of Siriraj Medical School
2. Assoc. Prof. Thawornchai Limjindaporn, Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Education
3. Assoc. Prof. Tripop Lertbunnaphong, Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Education.
4. Assoc.Prof. Atthaphorn Trakarnsanga, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication & International Relations
5. Asst. Prof. Sani Baimai from the Department of Pediatrics
6. Asst. Prof. Adisorn Ratanayotha from the Department of Anatomy
7. Asst. Prof. Suprapath Sonjaipanich from the Department of Pediatrics
8. Assoc. Prof. Supinya In-iw from the Department of Pediatrics
9. Asst. Prof. Chutikarn Chaimay from the Department of Microbiology
10. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwattanee Kooptiwut from the Department of Physiology

AMEE 2024, themed “Develop your educational career: connect, grow, and inspire,” emphasized the importance of engaging with existing knowledge to guide practice, developing new insights, and ensuring that educational efforts benefit learners, patients, and society as a whole. The conference aimed to promote and inspire excellence, collaboration, and scholarship across the continuum of health professions education.

Siriraj’s participation in this prestigious event underscores the faculty’s commitment to advancing medical education and fostering international collaboration.

 

International Residents and Fellows Coffee Party

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On June 27th, 2024, the International Relations Division’s One Stop Service, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, celebrated our vibrant international community with a lively Coffee Party. The event served as a heartwarming opportunity to connect the graduating class of 2023 with incoming members of the class of 2024 while also bidding fond farewells to our graduating seniors, wishing them success in their future endeavors.

The afternoon was brimming with animated conversations, camaraderie, and the joy of strengthening bonds among our diverse international family. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all who attended and contributed to making this event a resounding success.

Siriraj Visiting Scholars at the Department of Pharmacology

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Prof. Uraiwan Panich, Chairperson of the Department of Pharmacology; Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Asst. Prof. Dr. Somponnat Sampattavanich, Director of SiCORE in Cancer Precision Medicine and Systems Pharmacology (SiCORE-PM&SP); and teams from the Department of Dermatology and Pharmacology extended a warm welcome to Prof. Dr. Srikala Raghavan from ASTAR Skin Research Labs (ASRL) in Singapore to serve as Siriraj Visiting Scholars at Department of Pharmacology from February 5th to February 9th, 2024, provided an excellent opportunity for collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of pharmacology. Prof. Raghavan specializes in epithelial homeostasis and immune regulation at barrier surfaces, bringing valuable expertise to the department.

Elective Study at the Department of Surgery and Department of Dermatology

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Welcome Ms. Khasandra Etania Damara, a 4th-year medical student, from Udayana University, Indonesia, to undertake an elective study at the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery from January 8th-19th, 2024 and Department of Dermatology from January 22nd – February 2nd, 2024.

Nine Siriraj Faculty Members Appointed as Professors

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The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, is pleased to announce that nine of Siriraj Faculty Members have been honored with royal appointments to the position of Professor in various disciplines. The appointments have been published in the Royal Gazette and shown as follows.

Educational Unit English Performance Award Ceremony

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On November 7th, 2023, Professor Apichat Asavamongkolkul, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with administrative members, presided over an awards ceremony recognizing the achievements in “Educational Unit English Performance,” which had been assessed by the International Relations Office. This initiative aimed at assessing the level of English proficiency within all 28 departments and schools in the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The awardees are shown as follows:

 

Outstanding English Performance:

Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics

 

Excellent English Performance:

Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine

 

Notable English Performance:

Department of Immunology

Department of Pharmacology

Department of Dermatology

Department of Surgery

Department of Otorhinolaryngology

 

Congratulations to all the departments for their outstanding achievements in the realm of English proficiency!

Announcement of Educational Unit English Performance Result

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We are excited to announce the outstanding results of the Educational Unit English Performance. The activity focused on evaluating English proficiency in all 28 departments and schools within the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

After evaluation of English language capabilities, we are proud to announce the following outstanding achievements:

Outstanding English Performance:

🏆 Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Excellent English Performance:

✨ Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine

Notable English Performance:

🌐 Recognizing remarkable English proficiency in the following departments:

  • Department of Immunology 
  • Department of Pharmacology 
  • Department of Dermatology 
  • Department of Surgery 
  • Department of Otorhinolaryngology 
We are dedicated to promoting strong English language skills among our staff, which is crucial for achieving internationalization in educational service.
Congratulations to all the departments for their remarkable accomplishments in English proficiency and we look forward to their continued excellence and creativity in this aspect of education.

Siriraj International Residents & Fellows Exchange Program 2024

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On October 12th, 2023, the “Siriraj International Residency & Fellow Exchange Program Committee” led by Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, M.D., Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Thawornchai Limjindaporn, M.D., Ph.D., Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Education; Assoc. Prof. Tripop Lertbunnaphong, M.D., Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Education; and Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, M.D., Assistant Dean for International Relations; conducted an English interview for the “Siriraj International Residency & Fellow Exchange Program 2024 (1st-round pick)” to Siriraj’s fellow/resident candidates from each department as follows:

 

Department of Ophthalmology: Dr.Chavin Thetisaksakal (3rd-Year Resident), Dr.Chayanit Junsangsri, and Dr.Rawi Jongpipatchai (both 3th-Year Resident);

Department of Dermatology: Dr.Yutarat Suwanchatkul and Dr.Nuntouchaporn Amonchaisakda (both 4th-year Residents);

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Dr.Pattrinee Boonyapisomparn (2nd-Year Fellow);

Department of Surgery: Dr.Techin Wasinsangworn (5th-Year Resident);

Department of Medicine: Dr.Piyaporn Chokevittaya and Dr.Irin Vichara-Anont (both 2nd-Year Fellows).

 

Furthermore, the Committee also conducted a reviewing session for the “on-line” reflection report of “Siriraj International Residency & Fellow Exchange Program 2023 (2nd-round pick)” presented by the former successful candidates as follows:

 

1.) 2nd-Year Fellow: Dr. Thanachit Krikeerati from the Department of Medicine, on his training experience at the Gentofte Hospital (Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte), Denmark, from March 1st – 31st, 2023.

2.) 3rd-Year Resident: Dr.Lertluksana Limkul from the Department of Pediatrics, on her training experience at University of California (UCLA), USA, from March 1st – 31st, 2023.

3.) 3rd-Year Resident: Dr.Natthakarn Nakrungsri from the Department of Pediatrics, on her training experience at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, USA, from March 1st – 31st, 2023.

4.) 3rd-Year Resident: Dr.Patpetra Svasdisant from the Department of Pediatrics, on her training experience at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), USA, from April 1st – 30th, 2023.

Siriraj International Residency & Fellowship Orientation 2023

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On July 21st, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Thawornchai Limjindaporn, M.D., Ph.D., Deputy Dean for Postgraduate Education, and Prof. Woraphong Manuskiatti, M.D., Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Education, delivered a welcoming address to the international Residents & Fellows on the orientation ceremony “Siriraj International Residency & Fellowship Training Program Orientation 2023” at Siriraj Medical Library, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. This orientation aims to welcome and provide all necessary information on life at Siriraj, history, culture, advice & experience sharing, and Siriraj’s one-stop services, including the ice-breaking activities for all newcomers of Siriraj’s international residents and fellows!

Siriraj’s Clinical Report Was Selected as an Editor’s Choice of “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”!

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Congratulations to the team from Siriraj Skin Laser Center after their clinical report on the topic “Nonablative monopolar radiofrequency for the reduction of facial pores and sebum excretion in Thai patients: A novel approach” was selected as “June 2023 Editor’s Choice” by the world-renowned medical journal “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”! A team of correspondences from Siriraj Skin Laser Center, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, consisted of Lect. Dr.Thanya Techapichetvanich, Prof. Woraphong Manuskiatti, Dr.Supisara Wongdama, Dr.Noldtawat Viriyaskultorn, Dr.Jayne Bernadeth Li, and Dr.Nuttagarn Jantanapornchai.

The journal “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” publishes the highest quality research and clinical manuscripts in areas relating to the use of lasers in medicine and biology. The journal publishes basic and clinical studies on the therapeutic and diagnostic use of lasers in all surgical and medical specialties. This is the official journal of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.

Congratulations!