Published On November 13th, 2024, our delegation from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, led by Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean, and Mahidol University International College (MUIC), led by Prof. Chulathida Chomchai, Dean, visited RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland to exchange insights on advancing medical education and was welcomed by Prof. Celine Marmion, Academic Director of Student Engagement, Prof. Debbi Stanistreet, Head of Public Health, Ms. Abi Kelly, Director of International Engagement, and Dr. Róisín Moriarty, International Engagement Manager.
Key Discussion Topics:
- Medical Curriculum Development: Learning from RCSI’s curriculum innovations to support Siriraj and MUIC’s new 6-year international medicine program.
- Student Engagement: Exploring methods to boost student participation and leadership.
- Simulation-Based Education: Touring RCSI’s Simulation Center to enhance practical skills in Siriraj’s training.
- Entrepreneurship in Healthcare: Integrating entrepreneurial skills in medical education to foster innovation.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Discussing SDG integration to prepare students for global health challenges.
With this discussion, Siriraj and MUIC look forward to developing a comprehensive, internationally aligned medical education model in Thailand.
