Celebrating Dr. Pannathee Prangtaworn’s Best Poster Award 2024

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March 27th, 2024, marks a momentous occasion. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Pannathee Prangtaworn on receiving the prestigious Best Poster Award 2024 from the Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology Association of Thailand (AAIAT).

Dr. Prangtaworn’s outstanding achievement was recognized for his paper titled “Human IgE binding epitope identification of tropomyosin allergen (Per a 7) of American cockroach (Periplaneta americana),” representing the exceptional research conducted at the Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Allergy and Immunology (SiCORE-Allergy). This accolade highlights Dr. Prangtaworn’s dedication and expertise and underscores SiCORE-Allergy’s commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in allergy and immunology. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Pannathee Prangtaworn on this well-deserved honor.

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The University of British Columbia Vancouver Summer Program 2024

The Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) at the University of British Columbia is pleased to welcome students from across the world to study at VSP this summer. The Vancouver Summer Program is glad to announce an extension to the July Session (July 12th—August 12th) application deadline to April 24th, 2024!

Details of VSP 2024, including application requirements, details of the 80+ course packages on offer, and application instructions, can be found and applied to VSP directly on the VSP website vancouversummerprogram.ubc.ca.

With 20+ UBC Faculties, Schools, Institutes, and Departments offering course packages at VSP 2024, the VSP programs are the perfect opportunity for students to strengthen their knowledge in their specializations, or discover an entire new topic.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact vsp.ubc@ubc.ca. The VSP welcomes every student to study in North America’s most international University and connect with other globally-minded students!

Mahidol University Celebrates 15-Year Partnership with Dhulikhel Hospital, Nepal

On March  21st – 24th, 2024, Clinical Prof. Emeritus Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, M.D., Chairman of Mahidol University Council, Prof. Banchong Mahaisavariya, M.D., President of Mahidol University, along with Mahidol Executive Members including  Prof. Suroj Supavekin, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital and Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations on behalf of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital visited Dhulikhel Hospital, a university hospital affiliated with Kathmandu University in Nepal. The purpose of the visit was to discuss further collaboration opportunities.

Additionally, the delegation paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Upendra Yadev, Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal and Minister for Health and Population, and H.E. Mr. Suwapong Sirisorn, Ambassador-Designate of Thailand to Nepal, to discuss past cooperation and potential future collaborations.

During the visit, Mahidol University celebrated the 15-year partnership with Dhulikhel Hospital. They were warmly welcomed by Dr. Ram K.M. Shrestha, Executive Director of Dhulikhel Hospital, and the hospital’s executive team. The delegation had the opportunity to tour various departments and the laboratory, including the Operating Room, Otorhinolaryngology, Nursing and Midwifery, Public Health, Orthopedics, and the Infectious Disease Laboratory. Discussions focused on knowledge exchange and potential collaborations in academics, research, and student exchanges.

Furthermore, the Mahidol University delegation met with Nepalese Mahidol University alumni and representatives from the public sector of Nepal, totaling more than 200 participants.

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at AOCR2024 in Taiwan

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From March 22nd – 24th, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Kanyarat Totanarungroj, M.D., of the Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, participated in the “22nd Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR 2024)” in Taipei, Taiwan, to present an e-poster presentation on the topic “CTR on Lateral Chest Radiograph for Diagnose Left Ventricular Enlargement”.

The “22nd Asia Oceanian Congress of Radiology: The Precision of Radiology (AOCR 2024)” is an annual conference that features recent progress in radiology, such as the application of AI in radiology throughout the entire scientific program. AOCR 2024 aims to facilitate vivid discussions and explore possibilities for advancing practices in the field of Radiology, with an estimated participation of approximately 1,500 attendees who will register and attend the on-site conference.

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at AOCR2024 in Taiwan

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From March 22nd – 24th, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Wanwarang Teerasamit, M.D., of the Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, participated in the “22nd Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR 2024)” in Taipei, Taiwan, to present a poster presentation on the topic “The frequency of HCCs in LI-RADS category 4 determined by major features comparison to upgraded LI-RADS 4 in gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI of liver, do the ancillary features make it better or worse?” as a demonstration of the advancement in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis by the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, one of the premier medical institutions in Thailand!

The 22nd Asia Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR 2024) with the theme “The precision of Radiology”, featured recent progress such as application of AI in radiology throughout the entire scientific program. AOCR 2024 aims to facilitate vivid discussions and explore possibilities for advancing practices in the field of Radiology, with an estimated participation of approximately 1500 attendees who will register and attend the on-site conference.

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Asian Meeting 2024 in Japan

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On March 21st – 24th, 2024, Lecturer Woratee Dacharux, M.D., from the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was honored to be invited as a lecturer at the “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Asian Meeting 2024” held in Okinawa, Japan, to deliver a lecture on the topic “Current Status of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Thailand”.

Lecturer Dacharux aimed to enhance educational programs and services at Siriraj Hospital by utilizing data gathered from his lecture’s survey. Additionally, he explored potential collaborations, fostering partnerships for future advancements in research, education, and clinical practice. Dr. Dacharux’s participation underscores Siriraj Hospital’s commitment to excellence and its active engagement in international academic discourse.

International Pain Management Research Program for Fellow at Siriraj

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Welcome, Dr.Caixia Li (right), an alumnus of “IASP/WFSA Siriraj International Fellowship in Clinical Pain Management” from the Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the People’s Republic of China, to attend the International Pain Management Research Program for Fellow at Siriraj Pain Management Clinical Training Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from March 1st – December 27th, 2024, under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Nantthasorn Zinboonyahgoon, M.D.

BRIMEA Cloud Class Program – Spring 2024 Semester

Attention BRIMEA Foreign Council Members! 🌍

Are you ready to embark on a journey of knowledge and discovery? The BRIMEA Cloud Class Program for the 2024 Spring semester is here! We’re thrilled to offer six courses fully taught in English, covering a diverse range of medical subjects. Check out the syllabus for each course here: https://brimea.cmu.edu.cn/BRIMEACLOUD/SPRING2024.htm

📅 Important Dates:
🔹 Application Deadline: March 28th, 2024
🔹 Course & Exam Completion Deadline: September 1st, 2024

🔍 Course Offerings:
Artificial Intelligence and Medical Data Computing
Diagnostic Ultrasonography
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pathology
Surgery
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

🔹 Plus additional courses from esteemed institutions!

📝 How to Apply:
Head over to our registration page to secure your spot in these exclusive courses. Remember, the application forms should be filled out according to the specific course you’re interested in. Make sure to refer to Attachment 1 for detailed instructions and Attachment 2 for the application form.

Please refer to  https://brimea.cmu.edu.cn/BRIMEACLOUD/Registration.htm for specific registration process.

📧 Questions?
email at brimea@cmu.edu.cn

The Tzu Chi Experience Summer Program

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The International Affairs, Tzu Chi University, is very pleased to invite an excellent undergraduate student from Mahidol University (rising sophomore, junior, or senior, who is mature, independent, and keen to learn more about Buddhism, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, and all its global missions, including Education, to which Tzu Chi University belongs) to participate in the Tzu Chi Experience Summer Program, from July 20th – 28th, 2024. The student should be academically minded and ready to participate in all discussions.

The Summer Camp is English, so the student must be fluent or have a high level of English proficiency. (Please find the images of the Summer Camp Schedule below.)

About Fees:
A. Tzu Chi University will be responsible for
1. Ground transportation while in Taiwan
2. Class supplies’ fees, Lecturers’ fees
3. Dorm accommodation fee
4. Meals (Please note that all meals are vegetarian only!)

B. The student will be responsible for
1. Round trip air-fare to and from Taoyuan Airport, Taiwan
2. Applying for a visa to Taiwan (if needed) and paying any related fees
3. Buying travel insurance in the student’s home country

Please note that:
1) This program is all in English
2) All students must take part in class discussions
3) Tzu Chi University provides vegetarian meals only!
4) July is hot and humid in Taiwan, so students must be willing and able to withstand it. Yes, most indoors have air-conditioning, but it may not be as cold as one is used to.

For further information, please e-mail to devido@gms.tcu.edu.tw

Call For Submission “Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2025”

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The organizing committee, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, is pleased to announce the last call for workshop/symposium/panel discussion proposal(s) submission for the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2025 with the theme “Developing a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner for a Sustainable Future – Trends ● Issues ● Priorities ● Strategies”.

For more information, please scan the code in the poster or visit the weblink as follows: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/cenmed/sites/apmec2025/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2DQdXc2_39eADDzlaLWNd_Fur98J1ALFQL_wMZ2IrOmW21LJkxvgfJFdo