Siriraj Faculty Abroad @ XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics

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Assoc. Prof. Sanitra Anuwutnavin, M.D., of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the conference and presented a 1-minute talk & research poster presentation on the topic “Fetal Cardiothoracic Ratio Assessed by 3 Different Measurement Techniques in Prediction of Bart’s Hydrops Fetalis at 17-22 Weeks of Gestation” at The XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Paris, France, from October 9th – 12th, 2023.

The XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics is the leading and most comprehensive global event in gynecology and obstetrics. The participants will be able to update and improve their clinical practice, build relationships with peers from around the world, and learn from leading experts in all aspects of women’s health. The FIGO World Congress offers a truly comprehensive and global evidence-based scientific programme that has been developed with supporting organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics & Gynecology (WATOG), FIGO’s divisions and committees, member societies and regional federations.

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 Signs MOU with Leading German Institutions to Enhance Academic and Research Cooperation

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On October 9th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, along with Siriraj administrative members and distinguished guests from  Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), Germany led Prof. Wolfgang Böcker; Dr. Georg Hartung, from Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hospital; Prof. Peter Augat, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau; and Prof. Christian von Rüden, Kliniken Nordoberpfalz AG Weiden Medical Center, presided over the “Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony” between Siriraj and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Garmisch-Partenkirchen Hospital, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau, and Kliniken Nordoberpfalz AG Weiden Medical Center. This MOU aims to support and promote academic and research cooperation among these parties.

 

Elective Study at Department of Pediatrics and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Welcome, Ms. Far Rachana, a 5th-year medical student from International University, Cambodia, to undertake an elective study at the Department of Pediatrics from October 2nd – 13th, 2023, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from October 16th – 27th, 2023.

Elective Study at Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Medicine

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Welcome, Mr. Cheat Sopheak and Mr. Khean Mengkorng, the 5th-year medical students from International University, Cambodia, to undertake an elective study at the Department of Anesthesiology from October 2nd – 13th, 2023. Mr. Sopheak will participate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from October 16th – 27th, 2023, while Mr. Mengkorng will participate in the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Elective Study at Surgert, OBGYN, ENT and Opthalmology

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Welcome, medical students under the International Federal Medical Students Association (IFMSA) to undertake an elective study at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from August 7th – September 1st, 2023.

 

Mr. Simon Vitikac, a 4th-year medical student from Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine, Czech is undertaking an elective study at the Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery from August 7th-18th, 2023, and Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery starting from August 21st – September 1st, 2023.

 

Ms. Lenka Swierczkova, a 6th-year medical student from Masaryk University in Brno, Czech, and Ms. Katarzyna Krupa, a 5th-year medical student from the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland are participating in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for her elective study from August 7th – September 1st, 2023.

 

Whereas, Ms. Rita Petrillo, a 6th-year from The University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Italy is attending at Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery from August 7th-18th, 2023, and the Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery starting from August 21st – September 1st, 2023

 

Also, Mr. Rafael Viejo Marin, a medical student from the University of Sevilla, Spain will undertake an elective study at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology from August 7th -18th, 2023, and the Department of Ophthalmology from August 21st – September 1st, 2023.

 

(Left to Right: Mr.Simon Vitikac, Ms. Lenka Swierczkova, Ms. Katarzyna Krupa, Ms. Rita Petrillo, and Mr. Rafael Viejo Marin)

Elective Study at Department of Surgery and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Welcome medical students under the International Federal Medical Students Association (IFMSA): Ms. Paulina Trencanska from Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Medicine, Slovakia; Ms. Karin Kasardova from Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, Faculty of Medicine, Slovakia; Ms. Elena González García from University Complutense of Madrid, Spain to undertake an elective at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from July 3rd – 28th, 2023.

Ms. Trencanska and Ms. García are going to participate in the Division of Plastic Surgery, Division of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, and Division of Pediatric Surgery Department of Surgery from July 3rd – 28th, 2023. While Ms. Kasardova will undertake at the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery from July 3rd – 14th, 2023, and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from July 17th– 28th, 2023

From left to right: 1) Ms. Paulina Trencanska 2) Ms. Karin Kasardova 3) Ms. Elena González García

Siriraj Attended “20th World Congress in Fetal Medicine” in Spain

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Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered a research presentation on the topic “Duration of tracheal occlusion matters in congenital diaphragmatic hernia” at the “20th World congress in Fetal Medicine” hosted by the Fetal Medicine Foundation between June 25th – 29th, 2023, in Valencia, Spain,

The World Congress in Fetal Medicine is designed for specialists in fetal-maternal medicine and a more general clinical interest who want to be updated on developments in the field. Leading international experts and young researchers will present and discuss the latest developments in fetal medicine.

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at the TWINS Congress 2023 in Hungary

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Assoc. Prof. Tuangsit Wataganara, Chief of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited as a guest speaker to deliver a special lecture on the topic “Minimizing Procedure-related Complications” at the “TWINS Congress 2023: The Joint 6th World Congress on Twin Pregnancy: a Global Perspective & The 18th Congress of the International Society for Twin Studies (ISTS)” during June 15th – 17th, 2023, in Budapest, Hungary.

The TWINS Congress 2023 aims to revive the interest in maternal and neonatal care; to foster education, research, and advocacy in maternal, periconceptional, and neonatal medicine and care worldwide; to promote and disseminate the study, research and knowledge on the aspects of maternal, periconceptional and neonatal medicine, to attain a higher level of physical and mental health for women, mothers, and their children; and collaboration between various disciplines interested in maternal, perception, and perinatal care as well as friendship between individuals from different world countries that will lead to improving the quality and provision of care in the world!

The 2nd Siriraj Maternal Fetal Medicine Conference FETAL NEUROLOGY

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On June 9th, 2023, the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, conducted an academic webinar on fetal neurology, “The 2nd Siriraj Maternal Fetal Medicine Conference FETAL NEUROLOGY” to disseminate new knowledge in the field of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) for the MFM physicians, resident, fellows, and nurses. This webinar has a total number, both inside and outside Siriraj, of more than 111 participants.