Delegates from Zhejiang visit Siriraj

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On January 11th, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, the Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations;  and Assoc.Prof. Tawatchai Taweemonkongsap  from Division of Urology Surgery, Department of Surgery welcomed distinguished guests from Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Province led by Lu Wenge, Director of General Office of Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology on the visit and discussion at Division of Urology Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Elective Study at the Department of Surgery

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Welcome, Mr. Gryt Chuentim, a 6th-year student at Brandenburg Medical School – Theodor Fontane, Germany, on his elective study at Division of General Surgery, and Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. Covering Minimally Invasive, Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB), Colorectal, and Trauma Surgery, Mr. Gryt aims to gain diverse surgical experiences from January 1st -February 23rd, 2024.

Siriraj Visits Peking University Health Science Center, China

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On November 28th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, led a distinguished delegation during their visit to Peking University Health Science Center (PKUHSC). The Siriraj’s delegation comprised key figures including Prof. Yongyut Siriwattanaaksorn, Director of Siriraj Hospital; Assoc. Prof. Thawornchai Limchindaporn, Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Education; Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumethee, Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation; Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Trongtham Thongdee, Chairman of the Department of Radiology; Prof. Vip Viprakasit from the Department of Pediatrics; Assoc. Prof. Atthaporn Trakansanga and Assoc. Prof. Tawatchai Taweemonkongsap from the Department of Surgery, and Assoc. Prof. Pittaya Dankulchai from the Department of Radiology.

The reception by Prof. Duan Liping, Vice President of Peking University Health Science Center, set a positive tone for the visit. Substantive discussions unfolded, laying the groundwork for potential future collaborations between the institutions.
Beyond the academic discourse, the delegation delved into exploring the National Institute of Health Data Science at Peking University. A comprehensive tour of the Peking University Medical Science and Technology Building and the facilities of HY Medical Company further enriched the visit. This engagement not only facilitated knowledge exchange but also established meaningful connections, marking a significant stride in fostering collaborative efforts between Siriraj Hospital and Peking University Health Science Center.

Elective Study at Department of Surgery

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Welcome, Ms. Almas Larasati, a 3rd-year medical student from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, to undertake an elective study at Division of Plastic Surgery, and Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from November 20th – December 15th, 2023.

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

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Welcome, Ms. Yushu Wei, Ms. Sisi Huang, and Mr. Yifan Tu, 7th-year medical students from Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Ms. Tiara Fadhilah, a 3rd-year medical students from  Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia to undertake an elective study at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Ms. Wei is participate with the Division of Urology, Department of Surgery from November 20th – December 1st, 2023 and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology during December 4th – 15th, 2023 while Ms. Huang, and Mr. Tu is engaging with Department of  Obstetrics and Gynecology from November 20th – December 15th, 2023.

In the same time, Ms. Tiara is participating with Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from November 20th – December 1st, 2023 and Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery during December 4th – 15th, 2023.

Elective Study at Department of Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine and Department of Surgery

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Welcome Ms. Yen Cheun Bong, and Ms. Dina Jiesisibieke, 5th-year medical students from Peking University Health Science Center, China to undertake an elective study at Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, from November 20th – December 2nd , 2023 and Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery from December 4th – 15th, 2023.

Nine Siriraj Faculty Members Appointed as Professors

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The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, is pleased to announce that nine of Siriraj Faculty Members have been honored with royal appointments to the position of Professor in various disciplines. The appointments have been published in the Royal Gazette and shown as follows.

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences Visits Siriraj

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On November 15th, 2023,  Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumethee, Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation; Assoc. Prof. Peti Thuwait, Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Education; Prof. Pa-thai Yenchitsomanus, Division of Molecular Biology; and  Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Wattananirun, Assistant Dean for International Relations welcome Prof. Mohamed AI-Moamary, Vice President of Development & Quality Management Affairs, and the guests from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia, on visit and discussion at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The visit included insightful discussions on shared interests and potential collaborations in academic and research endeavors. The guests also had the opportunity to explore the Siriraj Stroke Center and Siriraj Aortic Center during their visit.

Department of Surgery Hosts “Eras in Cardiac Surgery”

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On November 15th, 2023, the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, organized an event titled “Eras in Cardiac Surgery” at the Udom Poshakrishna Conference Room in the Sayamindra Building’s 12th Room. The highlight of the event was the honorable presence of Asst. Prof. Marc W. Gerdisch, MD, Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, and Co-Director of the Heart Valve Center and Atrial Fibrillation Program at Franciscan St. Francis Health, USA. As our special speaker, he shared his extensive expertise in complex heart valve surgery and 21 years of experience in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

Educational Unit English Performance Award Ceremony

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On November 7th, 2023, Professor Apichat Asavamongkolkul, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with administrative members, presided over an awards ceremony recognizing the achievements in “Educational Unit English Performance,” which had been assessed by the International Relations Office. This initiative aimed at assessing the level of English proficiency within all 28 departments and schools in the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The awardees are shown as follows:

 

Outstanding English Performance:

Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics

 

Excellent English Performance:

Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine

 

Notable English Performance:

Department of Immunology

Department of Pharmacology

Department of Dermatology

Department of Surgery

Department of Otorhinolaryngology

 

Congratulations to all the departments for their outstanding achievements in the realm of English proficiency!