Siriraj’s 4th-year medical student: Mr. Naphat Komenake
Location: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of General, Digestive, and Pediatric Surgery, Department of Radiation Oncology, Kansai BNCT Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Therapeutic Radiology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
Period: March 3rd – March 21st, 2025
Siriraj’s 4th-year medical student: Mr. Akrapol Suppasedtanon
Location: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Radiation Oncology, Kansai BNCT Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Therapeutic Radiology, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
Period: March 3rd – March 21st, 2025
From February 26th – March 2nd, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Rathachai Kaewlai, MD, of the Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended The European Congress of Radiology 2025 in Vienna, Austria, to deliver a special lecture on the topic “Top Five US Diagnoses in the Emergency Department.”
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is an apolitical, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening and unifying European radiology to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases while offering their members opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive.
From February 6th – 9th, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Benjapa Khiewvan, M.D., CCD., FANMB., Chief of the Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the Nuclear Medicine Update 2025 in Singapore as a guest speaker. She delivered a special lecture on the topic “Update of Theranostics in Thailand: Current Status and Future Trends” and served as a moderator for the session “Theranostics in the Country: Integration, Innovation, and Challenges.” Assoc. Prof. Khiewvan aims to enhance international collaboration to strengthen and expand theranostic applications in Thailand and worldwide, for the betterment of global healthcare.
The Nuclear Medicine Update 2025, themed “Nuclear Theranostics: Innovation & Integration”, is a prominent gathering for international nuclear physicians, scientists, technologists, and professionals.
Welcome, Dr. David Venincasa, a resident from OHSU, USA, on his clinical rotation at the Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from January 13th – February 7th, 2025.
Welcome, six attendees from Hanoi Oncology Hospital, Vietnam: Mr. Huu Nghia Nguyen, Mr. Truong Vu, Dr. Anh Duc Pham, Mr. Kien Tran, Mr. Quan Nguyen, and Mr. Phong Can; the scholarship recipients of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Technical Cooperation Fellowship Training Program “11-Week Training Program in Radiation Oncology” at the Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Nantakan Apiwarodom, M.D., and Lecturer Tissana Prasartseree, M.D., from October 15th – December 27th, 2024.
The IAEA Technical Cooperation Fellowship Training Program is under the patronage of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria. The IAEA is widely known as the world’s “Atoms for Peace and Development” organization within the United Nations family and as the international center for cooperation in the nuclear field. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
From October 2nd – 5th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Rathachai Kaewlai, M.D., from the Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended “The 80th Korean Congress of Radiology (KCR 2024) – Everlasting Evolution for Patient-centered Care” in Seoul, Korea, to present a poster presentation on the topic “Utility of CT-derived optic nerve sheath diameter in surgical decision making for non-concussive traumatic brain injury patients who did not undergo immediate surgery: a propensity score-matching study”.
KCR 2024 serves as a global stage for knowledge exchange and collaboration to propel the field of radiology into the future such as exploring cutting-edge research, discovering groundbreaking advancements, engaging in lively discussions with leading experts from around the world, and addressing practical challenges faced by radiologists to foster well-being and ensure high-quality patient care. Beyond the scientific sessions, KCR 2024 offers a unique opportunity to foster meaningful connections with colleagues and friends from across the globe.
From July 18th -21st, 2024, Lecturer Karnkawin Patharateeranart. M.D., from the Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and presented a poster on the topic “Depth of Myocardial Bridging at Left Anterior Descending Artery on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Associated with High-Risk Plaque of Proximal Coronary Artery Segment” at “The 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT2024)” in Washington, D.C., USA. Lecturer Patharateeranart participated in advancing knowledge in cardiovascular CT technology, aiming to improve patient care.
SCCT2024 is the premier meeting focused on cardiovascular CT. It is designed to engage physicians, trainees, technologists, and healthcare professionals in a complete overview of the cardiovascular CT field. Planned sessions are targeted for all levels—new practitioners and experienced providers alike. Sessions also range from general overviews to state-of-the-art research and expert discussions.
