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. 
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 !
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.
List of Eligible 4th-year Students to Take English Interview!International Relations Division is pleased to announce the list and schedule of eligible 4th-Year medical students to take an English interview for “Siriraj Medical Student Exchange Program 2024 (Academic Year 2023 )” on August 16th and 22nd, 2023.
The list and schedule are shown in the link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EOACX9Jghhh9hSE5eBk4_beTiovuUZ14/view?usp=sharing
The list and schedule are shown in the link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EOACX9Jghhh9hSE5eBk4_beTiovuUZ14/view?usp=sharing
Note: The list of 2nd-year and 6th-year students and the interview schedule will be announced later.On August 15th, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Kanograt Pornpanich, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology; Prof. Ngamkae Ruangvaravate, Lecturer of the Department of Ophthalmology; and Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, welcomed Prof. Dr. Lorna Elizabeth Edmunds, Head of Glaucoma Division, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, USA, to serve as the visiting scholar at the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, sharing her expertise in Glaucoma and Pediatric Glaucoma starting from August 15th-19th, 2023.
Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University along with Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumetee, Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation, Assoc. Prof. Tripop Lertbunnaphong, Deputy Dean for Undergraduate Education, and Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations attended the “12th ASEAN Medical Deans’ Summit” and “the 8th ASEAN Medical School Network: Student Chapter” between July 27th -29th,2023, hosted by Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
On July 28th, 2023 – The ASEAN Medical Deans’ Summit commenced with an opening remark by Prof. Chong Yap Seng, President of ASEAN Medical School Network, and a speech from Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaya.
Themed “Towards the Development of Future-Ready ASEAN Health Professionals,” the four-day summit featured four insightful sessions:
Session 1: Preparing Graduates for Practice
Moderated by Prof. Charlotte Chiong, Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, the session covered essential topics:
- Yang Faridah from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, discussed “Competency-based Medical Education and Standards.”
- Prof. Lau Tang Ching, Vice Dean of Education at NUSMed, Singapore, emphasized the importance of “Healthcare Common Curriculum for Interprofessional Education.”
- Prof. Tripop Lertbunnaphong, Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Education at Mahidol, highlighted “Non-Compensatory Based Assessment and Pi Shape Medical Curriculum.”
Session 2: Coaching in Learner-Centered Medical Education
Assoc. Prof. Marion Aw, Vice Dean at the Office of Student Affairs, NUSMed, expertly moderated this session featuring esteemed speakers:
- Shahrul Bahyah, Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Studies at Universiti Malaya, discussed “Refining role of trainers in the postgraduate clinical program”
- Prof. Dionne Sacdalan from the Philippine General Hospital offered valuable perspectives on “Supporting the postgraduate trainees during the COVID–19 pandemic: The Philippine General Hospital experience”
- Dwiana Ocviyanti, Vice Dean at Universitas Indonesia
- Khin Aung Htun, Rector of Defense Services Medical Academy, Yangon, added his expertise to the discussion.
Session 3: Best Practices in Assessments
Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations moderated this crucial session.
Session 4: Harmonization of Curricula Across ASEAN: Education Without Borders
Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, skillfully led this session, which included a “Strategic Approaches to Achievement” workshop covering the following topics:
- Hong Wei Han, from the Medical Education & Research Development Unit at UM, elaborated on the ASEAN graduate profile.
- Ari Fahrial Syam, Dean of Universitas Indonesia, delved into ASEAN Collaborative Learning.
- Discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) were explored.
- Dujeepa Samarasekera, Senior Director at the Centre for Medical Education, NUSMed, discussed ASEAN Faculty Development (NUS).
Simultaneously, the ASEAN Medical School Network (AMSN) Student Chapter, with the theme “Comprehensive Assessment for Future-ready Medical Practitioners,” engaged students from ASEAN countries in exploring three sub-themes:
- Authentic Assessments (WPBA): Focusing on evaluating clinical competencies through workplace-based assessments.
- Assessment of Professionalism: Ethical practices and behavior as future doctors and students were evaluated.
- Simulation-Based Assessments: Students honed technical and non-technical skills through lifelike scenarios and OSCE.
On July 28th, 2023 student representatives from student dialogue also presented in the AMSN Student Dialogue with the moderator, Prof. Dr. Muhamad Yazid Jalaluddin.
The summit and student chapter event provided an invaluable platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among medical professionals and students, fostering a promising future for ASEAN’s healthcare sector.
We are pleased to announce the interview Elective Program for 2024! 🌟 This unique opportunity is designed to ignite your passion for medicine and take your clinical experience to new heights.
👉👉You can check the date and time here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pn5AYgUkH10hWdHuTaHozReXMsd-d0JP/view?usp=drive_link
🌟🚩To apply for this program, fill out our online application form: https://siform.si.mahidol.ac.th/div…/irsiriraj/view.php…
(or QR code)
For all the program details, including the list of universities available, visit our Outbound page at: https://www2.si.mahidol.ac.th/en/ir/outbound-undergrad/
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!
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:
- 2nd-Year Fellow, Dr. Nichkamol Lertamornkitti from the Department of Pediatrics training at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) from April 1st – 30th, 2023.
- 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:
- 2nd-Year Fellow, Dr. Nophathai Sojisirikul from the Department of Pediatrics training at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), USA, from April 1st – 30th, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
