(From left to right in the photo) Welcome Miss Sarah Eugene Park, Miss Shivani Dayal, Miss Katharine Holland, Miss Abena Prempeh Adaboh, and Miss Tira Oskoui—medical students from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA—are undertaking an elective study at the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine (CATTM); Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Division of Respiratory Disease and Tuberculosis, Department of Medicine; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, and Dermatology from March 24th – April 11th, 2025.
Welcome Dr. Isabelle Byers and Dr. Sanjay Gadi, 3rd-year residents from Duke University, USA, on a clinical rotation at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital from March 5th to April 25th, 2025.
- Dr. Isabelle Byers will be rotating at the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, and the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine (CATTM).
- Dr. Sanjay Gadi will be rotating at the Division of Gastroenterology and the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine (CATTM).
Siriraj’s 4th-year medical student: Ms. Petchlada Charoenskulchai
Location: Department of Dermatology, Okayama University, Japan
Period: February 25th – March 21st, 2025
Dr. Chalermkwan Apinuntham, a fourth-year resident from the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, is currently participating in a “Clinical Elective in Dermatosurgery” at Yonsei University, South Korea, under the Division of Dermatosurgery, Department of Dermatology. This program is scheduled from January 6th – 17th, 2024.
Dr. Chudapa Seree-aphinan, a fourth-year resident from the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, is currently attending a “Clinical Elective in Dermatosurgery” at the Greater Miami Skin & Laser Center, USA, under the Division of Dermatosurgery, Department of Dermatology from December 2nd – 27th, 2024.
On December 4th, 2024, the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, partnered with SurgiMind INC, South Korea, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a project aimed at enhancing medical education using 3D anatomy software and virtual reality technology.
The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean, along with representatives from Siriraj included Prof. Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha, Chair of Dermatology; Asst. Prof. Napakorn Sangchay, Chair of Anatomy; Prof. Woraphong Manuskiatti, Department of Dermatology; and Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communications and International Relations. and Mr. Kim Il, CEO of SurgiMind INC, joined by Ms. Jung Eunjin, Head of the Global Business Division at GPDI.
The initiative, which successfully completed a six-month pre-launch phase, aims to revolutionize the study of human anatomy with a focus on facial injection techniques. By integrating immersive technology, it seeks to provide healthcare professionals with innovative tools for precision and improved understanding.
Congratulations to Professor Woraphong Manuskiatti, MD, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Services at Mahidol University and Professor of Dermatology at the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, on being recognized as the world’s leading author in research publications on laser treatment for acne scars during 2014–2024.
This ranking is based on a total of 536 published studies contributed by 2,153 researchers from 46 countries worldwide.
Source: “Research Situation, Hotspots, and Global Trends in Laser Treatment of Acne Scars: A Bibliometric Analysis of Related Research From 2014 to 2024” by Yang Wen et al., published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, November 2024 (https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16663).
Lecturer Pitchaya Maneeprasopchoke, MD, from the Department of Dermatology, represented Siriraj Hospital as a guest speaker at the “Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC) Japan” held in Tokyo, Japan, from November 10th – 11th, 2024. She delivered two lectures on her research topics: “Lip Refining Technique for Natural Looks” and “A New Therapeutic Approach with Skin Booster”, highlighting her innovative contributions to dermatology.
Her participation not only elevated the global visibility of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital but also fostered opportunities for research collaborations and advancements in dermatological care.
AMWC is the premier international medical conference series, renowned for its reputation in sharing expertise. The event will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, with a significant number being globally active doctors. Attendees can look forward to valuable lectures enriched by their extensive experience.
Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, Assoc. Prof. Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha, Chairperson of the Department of Dermatology and Assoc. Prof. Penvadee Pattanaprichakul, from Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, welcomed Assoc. Prof. Alvaro Christian Laga Canales from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA, an expert in Dermatopathology and Infection Pathology, serve as the Siriraj International Visiting Scholars from November 4th to November 15th, 2024.
