Siriraj’s 4th-year medical student: Ms. Pattinee Juntrachu
Location: Department of Ophthalmology, Okayama University, Japan
Period: February 25th – March 21st, 2025
Siriraj’s 4th-year medical student: Ms. Lalana Srisongkram
Location: Department of Ophthalmology, Kunming Medical University, China
Period: February 24th – March 21st, 2025
Welcome our international medical students from international universities to undertake their elective studies at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University:
Yerim Song, a 5th-year medical student from Kyungpook National University, Korea, will join the Department of OBGYN from January 6th – January 17th, 2025, and the Department of Surgery from January 20th – January 31st, 2025.
Yoonhyung Choi, a 5th-year medical student from Kyungpook National University, Korea, will join the Department of Surgery from January 6th – January 17th, 2025, and the Department of ENT from January 20th – January 31st, 2025.
Juthamas Kunavongvorakul, a 5th-year medical student from Fudan University, China, will join the Department of Ophthalmology from January 6th – January 17th, 2025.
From December 6th – 8th, 2024, Prof. Niphon Chirapapaisan, MD, from the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, participated in the “12th Asian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (ASNOS) Congress 2024″ held in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. Prof. Chirapapaisan was invited as a guest speaker to present on the topic “What to Do in Functional Visual Loss.”
The ASNOS Congress is a premier platform uniting leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in neuro-ophthalmology, ocular oncology, pathology, and other subspecialties of ophthalmology, fostering knowledge exchange and advancements in the field.


On November 29th – 30th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Pimkwan Jaru-Ampornpan, MD, from the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, represented Siriraj at the 13th Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (APSOPRS) Conference 2024 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
As a guest speaker, Asst. Prof. Jaru-Ampornpan delivered a presentation titled “Thyroid Session: Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy – Prognostic Factors on Visual Outcomes After Treatment”. Her participation not only showcased Siriraj’s contributions to advancing knowledge in ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery but also enhanced the international recognition of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in academic and clinical excellence.
The APSOPRS 2024 Congress, themed “Seek Excellence in OcULoplastics”, brought together leading experts to explore innovations in clinical practice and surgical advancements. The event served as a platform for sharing cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration among global experts in oculoplastics.
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.
During February 22nd – 25th, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Nuttawut Rodanant, M.D., Chief of the Division of Retina, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited as a guest speaker to deliver a special lecture on the topic “Subretinal and Suprachoidal Air” at “The 39th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) 2024 Congress”, held in conjunction with the 49th PERDAMI (the Indonesian Ophthalmologists Association (IOA) Annual Meeting) at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Republic of Indonesia.
Themed “Beyond All Limits”, the APAO 2024 Congress will bring together ophthalmologists from around the world, and it is expected to feature about 800 internationally recognized speakers presenting their latest work and scientific innovations in the major ophthalmic subspecialties. An attendance figure of around 5,000 delegates.


