Medical exchange students from Brazil, Japan, and Norway complete KKU-MD elective program

 

On March 31, 2023, we congratulated exchange students from Brazil, Japan, and Norway on the completion of their elective exchange program with us. The students completing the program were:

  1. Miss Nicole Geovanna Assuncao Rodrigues, Mackenzie Evangelical College of Paraná, Brazil
  2. Mr. Hidemasa Yonezawa, Gifu University, Japan
  3. Miss Marie Lien, University of Bergen, Norway
  4. Mr. Lars Martin Skår, University of Bergen, Norway
  5. Miss Urd Sortvik, University of Bergen, Norway

 

 

The students gave presentations on their elective experiences, both academic and clinical training and their multi-cultural experiences with Thai food, people, culture, and places.

 

 

On their graduation day, Associate Professor Leelawadee Techasatian, MD, Department of Pediatrics also attended and presented a certificate of achievement to them.

KKU-MD was pleased to be part of their successful time and to have them in our faculty.

“My overall impression of my stay in Khon Kaen in very positive, regarding both the contents of my professional training and the human aspect,” one of the exchange students said. “All the people I met during my stay at the Srinagarind Hospital were very kind to me and they have always been so helpful from the first day that I felt very quickly that I was part of the family,” he added.

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

Lao PDR emergency medicine exchange program with KKU-MD


KKU-MD recently welcomed the following nurses and residents from Lao PDR for a medical emergency exchange training program:

 

1) Mr. Khounkham Oudanon, nurse (Duration: March 4 – 19, 2023)

2) Mr. Kongmenglee Laoyao, nurse (Duration: March 4 – 19, 2023)

3) Ms. Homkay Latsavong, nurse (Duration: March 18 – April 2, 2023)

4) Ms. Dorkchan Inthavong, nurse (Duration: March 18 – April 2, 2023)

5) Dr. Viengkeo Mittaphone, resident (Duration: March 4 – April 2, 2023)

6) Dr. Souvanthao Cherching, resident (Duration: March 4 – April 2, 2023)

 

This program was coordinated by Mr. Kensho Ueda, Project Coordinator, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Japan as part of the “Stop Accident Fatality increase by EMS development and Road safety (SAFER)” project aimed at reducing road fatalities and improving emergency medical services (EMS) in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

Pharmacy students from University of Puthisastra, Cambodia visit Srinagarind Hospital

 

On March 29, 2023, twenty exchange students from the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, visited the Pharmacy Section at the Chemotherapy Ward 5E, Srinagarind Hospital, hosted by Asst. Prof. Suthan Chanthawong, PhD, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KKU.

These exchange students participated in a pharmaceutical profession training program at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KKU from March 20 to April 20, 2023.

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD welcomes visiting professor from Kagawa University Medical School, Japan

 

On March 30, 2023, Assist. Prof. Jutarop Phetcharaburanin, Assistant Dean for Research and International Relations Affairs and Prof. John F Smith, English Specialist welcomed Professor Akira Nishiyama, MD, PhD from Department of Pharmacology, Kagawa University Medical School, Japan, to our faculty.

 

 

Professor Nishiyama is an expert in Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Physiology. He participated in the MD-KKU overseas visiting professor program in our Department of Physiology between March 29 and 30, 2023 as an invited lecturer on “New Concept of Body Fluid Regulation and Future Perspectives” organized by the Department of Physiology, KKU.

 

 

On this occasion Assoc. Prof. Wannapa Ishida also attended with Prof. Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Assoc. Prof. Poungrat Pakdeechote, and Asst. Prof. Putcharawipa Maneesai, from the Department of Physiology. They discussed the MOU process for future development of collaborative-research and clinical skills development projects between the two institutions, especially student and staff exchange, joint research program organization, exchange of research materials, publications and information, and other academic activities agreed by two institutes.

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR professors visit KKU-MD

 

On March 27, 2023, Associate Professor Apichat Jiravuttipong, MD, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Associate Professor Kamolwan Jenwiteesuk, MD, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor Surapol Virasiri, MD, Advisor for Academic Affairs, and Assistant Professor Isaraporn Thepwongsa, MD, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs welcomed visiting professors from University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lao PDR.

The visiting professors were led by Dr.Somchay Latsavong, UHS Vice Rector together with Dr.Phouvang Sengmeuang, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dr.Soulisack Luanglad, Vice Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dr.Sounantha Souvanhlasy, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ms.Tak Chanlasy, Vice Dean, Faculty of Medical Technology, Dr.Johny Sisounthone, Vice Rector,  Cabinet of Administration, Mr.Vone Keomany, Vice Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Dr.Kongmany Chaleunvong, Director, Institute of Research and Educational Development, Dr.Phetsamone Mathouchanh, Vice Dean, Faculty of Public Health, and Dr.Somphone Phanthavong, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry.

 

 

They visited KKU-MD for curriculum development workshops from March 27 to 29, 2023 on “Capacity Building for Lecturers of University of Health Science”, a project under “The Lao PDR-Thailand Development Cooperation Programme on Health.”

Their program included workshops on outcome based curriculum management, Production House policy, Medmind student care system, extracurricular activities management based on PLOs, curriculum administration, E-portfolio, and lecturer development for better instruction. They also visited various KKU-MDs educational centers, such as clinical skills lab, simulation center, cadaveric training center, computer-based testing room, library, PBL classroom, and production house.

 

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD hosts the 8th KKU International Challenge on Emergency Medicine 2023

 

The Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University hosted the 8th Khon Kaen University International Challenge on Emergency Medicine and related basic science 2023 (KKU ICEM 2023) between March 15 and 20, 2023. KKU ICEM is a competition focused on emergency conditions and their management.  International medical students compete against each other in clinical workshops and academic competitions as well as share cultural experiences.

 

 

At the opening ceremony Assoc. Prof. Praew Kotruchin, MD, Project Advisor to the 8th KKU ICEM; welcomed the delegates “We have put every effort in to making this year the best that we can. I hope you enjoy the competition. Of course, the competition isn’t all about winning but also about making friends, connections, and having fun,” she said. “Apart from academic activities, I’m sure our medical students will share  their Thai culture with and develop friendships for the future,” she added.

 

 

Prof. Songsak Kiatchoosakun, MD, Director of Srinagarind Hospital, then delivered an opening speech. “This event will be a great opportunity for you to gain meaningful experiences and to utilize in your future medical careers,” he stated.

KKU ICEM included cardiovascular and general emergency workshops for the students to learn from professional cardiologists and emergency physicians.

 

 

The cardiovascular emergency workshop had opportunities for the participants to gain experience in echocardiogram, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), ECG interpretation, and murmur auscultation.

 

 

They also had opportunities in the general emergency workshop for experience with endotracheal tube intubation, intercostal drainage (ICD), first aid in vascular injury, and advanced trauma life support (ATLS).

 

 

KKU ICEM academic team and individual competitions had 4 rounds: multiple choice question, modified essay question, semi-finals, and finals. The competition winners are shown below:

 

 

In addition to the academic experiences, KKU ICEM participants also joined in cultural exchange activities, such as Khon Kaen trips and night events where they spent their time together enjoying traditional shows and making new friends.

 

 

They visited important attractions in Khon Kaen: Wat Nong Waeng, a 9-storey pagoda temple with a 360-degree panoramic view of Khon Kaen city from the top, Mekin Farm, Nong Rua to see organic plantations and cook healthy homemade dish and desserts, and Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum, a geological museum exhibiting dinosaur fossils.

 

 

KKU ICEM organized an “Esan Fun Fair” where participants joined various activities costumes, such as Thai folk plays, Isan folk music and performance, and local food. The successful “Temple Fair” party, with participants in colorful national costumes, was a fitting farewell celebration of the week of academic, clinical, and multicultural exchange experiences.

 

 

Participants were clear they had a great time at KKU ICEM, and it was a great honor for KKU-MD to have had them here.

“I would like to express my gratitude to everyone for gracing this competition with your presence. Thank you for being a part of this competition and hope you had a great time with us,” said Miss Passamon Engchanil, KKU medical student and President of the 8th KKU ICEM in her farewell comments.

Assoc. Prof. Apichat Jiravuttipong, MD, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine also warmly farewelled the delegates: “On behalf of Khon Kaen University, Faculty of Medicine, we are very grateful to have each and all of you as a part of this year KKU ICEM. I hope you all have great memories and are full of knowledge and fun to take home with you.”

 

 

 

Source: https://www.facebook.com/kkuicem

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD welcomes visitors from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

 

On March 21, 2023, Associate Professor Wimorat Sriraj, MD, Associate Dean for Research and International Relations Affairs, and Assistant Professor Jutarop Phetcharaburanin, Assistant Dean for Research and International Relations Affairs welcomed Dr. Yudha Mathan Sakti and Dr. Akbar Mafaza, delegates from the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to our faculty.

On this occasion Associate Professor Taweechok Wisanuyotin, MD, also attended with Associate Professor Permsak Paholpak, MD, and Janista Wongratanacheewin, MD, Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine. They discussed the development of collaborative-research and clinical skills development projects between the two institutions.

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

Aichi Medical University exchange students complete KKU-MD elective program

 

On March 17, 2023, we congratulated fifth-year medical students from the School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University, Japan on the completion of their elective exchange program with us. The program ran from February 18 to March 19, 2023 under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Aichi Medical University and Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University. The students completing the program were Miss HONMI Tomoka, Miss ISHIDO Yu, Miss KAGEYAMA Yukiho, Miss MOTOMURA Riko, Miss NANAURA Ataka, Miss NIO Miki, Miss OHASHI Riho, Miss YOKOYAMA Kae, Mr. TAKAHASHI Riku, and Mr. TOMATSU Atsushi.

 

 

On their graduation day, delegates of International Challenge of Emergency (ICEM), our partner universities, from Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand also attended. On this occasion Associate Professor Chulapan Engchanil, Associate Dean for Students Affairs, Faculty of Medicine delivered a welcome speech. “As the first medical school in Northeastern Thailand, the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University now offers world class services to students and patients from all parts of the world especially from Mekong sub-region countries, and our Srinagarind Hospital plays a key role as the education center for medical training in this region,” she said. After that Dr. Rey Hinolan De Los Reyes, Dean, FEU-NRMF School of Medicine, Philippines delivered his speech and presented a token of appreciation to our faculty.

 

 

All Aichi medical students were asked do end-of-program presentations to share their elective experiences. All reported having impressive experiences in Thailand both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to medical experiences they enjoyed their daily life experiences, such as Thai food, people, culture, and places. At the end of the meeting, Associate Professor Engchanil presented a certificate of achievement to them.

 

 

KKU-MD congratulated Aichi medical students on their achievement. We were so pleased to be part of their successful time and so glad to have them in our faculty spending a wonderful time in Khon Kaen, Thailand.

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith