On November 10th, 2022, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn, Director of Siriraj’s Center of Research Excellence in Allergy & Immunology, and Assistant President for Research & Academic Affairs, Mahidol University, attended the “12th Singapore Sleep, Allergy & Rhinology Conference (SARC)” and delivered a special lecture on the topic “Allergen Immunotherapy: Current Evidence and Future Direction” at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore.
On November 10th, 2022, the ASEAN Medical Schools Network, arranged “The 2nd Global Classroom Initiative: Ischemic Heart Diseases” with special guest speakers from partnering medical schools as follows:
Dr. Anwar Santoso from the Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia, on the topic “Etiology & Pathophysiology.”
Dr. Jose Donato Magno from the College of Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines, on the topic “Clinical Presentation & Diagnosis.”
Dr. Siska Suridanda Danny from the Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia, on the topic “Medical Treatment.”
Prof. Wiwun Tungsubutra from the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, on the topic “Interventional Treatment.”
Dr. Prin Vatheesathokkij from the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, on the topic “Prevention.”
On November 7th, 2022, Prof. Apichat Asavamonkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, together with Assoc. Prof. Winai Ratanasuwan, Director of Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research (SICRES), Prof. Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, former Director of SICRES, Prof. Manop Pithukpakorn, Chief of Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Precision Medicine (SiCORE-PM), Assoc. Prof. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, Chairman of Siriraj Cancer Center, Asst. Prof. Charuwan Akewanlop, Chief of the Division of Radiation Oncology, Assoc. Prof. Pittaya Dankulchai from the Division of Radiation Oncology, Ms. Pornsuda Nipathakosol, Assistant Director of SICRES, greeted and welcomed distinguished guests from the National Cancer Center Hospital (NCCH), Japan, led by Dr. Hitoshi Nakagama, President of NCC, Dr. Kenichi Nakamura, Director of Department of International Clinical Development, Ms. Tomomi Hata, Head of International Trial Management Section, Research Management Division, Dr. Mitsumi Terada, General Manager of Asian Partnerships Office, Ms. Sukanya Jalutangsee and Ms. Patchara Promsurin of Asian Partnerships Office, NCCH, on the site visit at SICRES, SiCORE-PM, Siriraj Cancer Center, and Siriraj’s Division of Radiation Oncology.
Welcome, Mr. Bunyawat Luksanasup, a 5h-year medical student from Tongji Medical College of HUST, China, to attend an elective study at the Department of Surgery and Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from November 7h – December 29h, 2022.
Welcome, Dr. Eri Tanaka from the Nagoya City Hospital, Japan, on her site visit at the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (November 3rd – 4th, 2020) and the Department of Medicine (November 14th – 15th, 2022.)
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to Siriraj’s Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, based on the results of a recent on-site inspection conducted by CAP inspectors.
The CAP advised Assoc. Prof. Panutsaya Tientadakul, MD, a Chairperson of the Department of Clinical Pathology, of this national recognition and congratulated Siriraj’s Clinical Pathology Laboratory for its excellence in the services being provided. Siriraj’s Clinical Pathology Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide!
During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management.
Congratulations to the Department of Clinical Pathology for this significant accomplishment that further demonstrates our commitment to high-quality patient care at the Department of Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
About the College of American Pathologists.
As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, read the CAP Annual Report at cap.org.
Welcome, Dr. Dexter A. Dimaano (left), a surgeon from Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, The Philippines, to undertaking the “Clinical Short Training Program in Neurological Surgery and Pain Management” at the Division of Neurological Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Bunpot Sitthinamsuwan (right) between November 1st – 30th, 2022.
Welcome, Dr. Shinsuke Takeda, an orthopaedic surgeon from Nagoya City University, Japan, to undertake the “Clinical Observership Program in Hand and Microsurgery” at the Division of Hand and Microsurgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery between November 1st – 30th, 2022, under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Roongsak Limthongthang.
Assoc. Prof. Chanean Ruansetakit, a Chairman of the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, delivered a certificate of completion to Dr. Hilde Dirkine Hoving, a urological surgeon from University Medical Centre Groningen, The Netherlands, who successfully completed a short training program “Clinical Short Training Program in Endourology and Urology” at the Division of Urology Surgery, Department of Surgery, from August 1st – Octoberber 31st, 2022.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the winner and the runner-ups of the 2022 MC Rising Star Contest!
The winner and the runner-ups are shown in the images below. Congratulations again on your outstanding performance!
