Welcome, Basith Abdul Cader, 6th-year medical student, Taya Permyao, 4th-year medical student from Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland; Thomas Cheung, 4th-year medical student from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; and Wichaphon Akarasereenont, 5th-year medical student from Osaka University, Japan to undertake elective study at Department of Surgery, Department of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine and Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from May 6th-31st, 2024.
From April 18th – 20th, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Nuttawut Sermsathanasawadi, M.D., Ph.D., from the Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and presented a research abstract on the topic “Effectiveness of Cyanoacrylate Closure and Compression Compared with Compression Therapy Alone in Healing of Venous Leg Ulcers Caused by Superficial Vein Reflux, a Randomized Controlled Trial” at the “International Vein Congress 2024 (IVC Miami 2024)” in Miami, USA. This congress provided Assoc. Prof. Sermsathanasawadi the opportunity to exchange valuable knowledge with leading international experts in vascular surgery and explore potential collaborations.
In its 22nd year, the IVC continues to be a premier event in the venous field, offering an extraordinary experience for all attendees. The congress features multiple concurrent sessions designed to enhance clinical practice, improve skills, and revolutionize patient care.
Welcome, Maho Harada (right), a 5th-year medical student from Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University (OMPU) and Shuichiro Kishida (left), a 5th-year medical student from Okayama University, Japan to undertake an elective study at the Division of Traumatology Surgery, Department of Surgery from April 8th-19th, 2024.
Welcome, Ayaha Yoshihara, a 5th-year medical student from Toho University, Japan, to undertake an elective study at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology during April 8th-19th, 2024 and Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University during April 22nd – May 3rd, 2024.
Welcome, international medical students who will be undertaking an elective study at the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Division of Urological Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from April 8th-19th, 2024:
- Kosuke Iguchi, 5th-year medical student, Okayama University, Japan
- Yuka Ono, 5th-year medical student, Okayama University, Japan
- Chiu Yu Lam, 4th-year medical student, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Kaori Mariyasu, 5th-year medical student, Okayama University, Japan
- Takamasa Kondo, 5th-year medical student, Okayama University, Japan
- Eita Iino, 5th-year medical student, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
Welcome Dr. Seet Yert Li Melissa, Breast Consultant from Changi General Hospital, Singapore, to attend the “Fellowship in Breast Oncology Surgery” Program at the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from April 1st – September 30th, 2024.
On March 11th, 2024, Prof. Apichat Asawamongkolkul, the Dean; Clin. Prof. Chaneon Ruangsetakit, Chair of Surgery; Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations along with faculty members from Division of Vascular Surgery and Division of CVT Surgery: Assoc. Prof. Khamin Chinsakchai, Assoc. Prof. Kiattisak Hongku, Assoc. Prof. Chumpol Wongwanit, Assoc. Prof. Pranya Sakiyalak, Assoc. Prof. Worawong Slisatkorn, Dr. Nattawadee Luengtong, and Dr. Wanchai Chinchalongporn, extended a warm welcome to Prof. Dr. Eric Louis Gaston Verhoeven, from the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg, Germany.
Prof. Verhoeven, renowned for his expertise in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, particularly in managing Complex Aortic Diseases, will be serving as a Siriraj Visiting Scholar from March 11th – 15th, 2024. His visit promises to enrich collaborative efforts and advance knowledge exchange in the field of vascular surgery at Siriraj.
From February 28th – March 1st, Assoc. Prof. Thammawat Parakonthun, M.D., a Lecturer from the Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit in the Division of General Surgery at the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered an oral presentation at the 96th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Gastric Cancer Association in Kyoto, Japan. His presentation, titled “Higher Compliance with ERAS Protocol Improves Recovery and Mortality in Esophageal-Gastric Surgery,” highlighted the benefits of adhering to the ERAS protocol in upper gastrointestinal surgery. Assoc. Prof. Parakonthun’s participation underscores Siriraj Hospital’s commitment to enhancing surgical outcomes through advanced protocols and international collaboration.
Welcome, Ms. Alyson Becker to undertake elective study at Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic (CVT) Surgery and Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from February 19th – March 22nd, 2024
Welcome, Dr. Diana Noma Fitzrol (far right), a surgeon fellow from the Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia to attend her “Short-Training Program (Clinical Attachment) in Neurological Surgery and Pain Management” at the Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, under the supervision of Prof. Bunpot Sitthinamsuwan from February 5th – March 29th, 2024.
Welcome, Dr. Hussain Hameed (second from far right) from Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Maldives, to attend the “Observership Program in Vascular Surgery” at the Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery under the supervision of Dr. Tiwa Chaisongrit and Dr. Wanchai Chinchalongporn from February 5th – 16th, 2024.
Additionally, welcome Elena-Maria iuhas (second from left) , a 5th-year medical student from University of Medicine and Pharmacology Craiova, Romania, and Yukuno Saito, a 5th-year medical student from Osaka University, Japan to undertake an elective study at Department of Surgery from February 5th – March 1st, 2024.
Welcome, two residents from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): Dr. Elyssa Berg and Dr. Emily Y. Chang, to attend the “Global Health Elective Study” at the Division of Infectious Disease & Tropical Medicine, Department of Medicine, under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Pornpan Koomanachai from February 5th – 23rd, 2024.
