KKU-MD welcomes visiting professor from Lincoln University, New Zealand

 

On July 10, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Apichat Jiravuttipong, MD, Dean of KKU Faculty of Medicine together with Assoc. Prof. Nuttaset Manimmanakorn, Head, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Assoc. Prof. Apiwan Manimmanakorn, lecturer, Department of Physiology, Prof. John F Smith, English Specialist, welcomed Professor Michael John Hamlin, PhD, Department of Tourism, Sport and Society, Lincoln University, New Zealand, to our faculty.

Professor Hamlin is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Sport Scholarship Academic Advisor. He participated in the MD-KKU overseas visiting professor in our Department of Rehabilitation Medicine between July 7 and 24, 2023.

The visit’s objectives were to provide opportunities for medical staff, residents, health science personnel, and students to gain more knowledge of rehabilitation medicine, to develop collaborative research projects, and to support manuscript writing for international journal publication.

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD welcomes residents from Vientiane, Lao PDR

 

KKU-MD recently welcomed 12 third year residents from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR:

  1. Dr. Vannakhone THONGSNA
  2. Dr. Souvanxay SAYCHANDY
  3. Dr. Thongthavy PAULEK
  4. Dr. Bounmy CHANTHIMA
  5. Dr. Lisa NATHAVONG
  6. Dr. Phonethip THAMMAVONG
  7. Dr. Kongvilay XAIYAVONGSA
  8. Dr. Latsamy XAYPANGNA
  9. Dr. Noy ONKAM
  10. Dr. Phatthaya ANOTHAY
  11. Dr. Seksan KEOKHAMHONG
  12. Dr. Nilavanh CHANTHASONE

They attended the elective program at our Department of Medicine for clinical rotation on Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Hematology, Pulmonary, Gastroenterology and Critical Care. The program was scheduled between July 1 and August 31, 2023.

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD welcomes professor and nursing students from University of Newcastle, Australia

 

KKU-MD recently welcomed Professor Dr. Margaret Harris School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Australia, together with seven nursing students: Miss Katie Hole, Miss Lili Philipott, Miss Elena Norley, Miss Cassidy Wildman, Miss Jillian Brow, Miss Brianna Jenkins, and Miss Shelly Kleefsman. They participated in an exchange program at the Faculty of Nursing, KKU between June 25 and July 8, 2023.

On June 29, 2023, Assistant Professor Dr. Samoraphop Banharak, Associate Dean for Research, Innovation and International Affairs, Faculty of Nursing, KKU, led them on a visit to Samliam Primary Care Unit of Srinagarind Hospital. They saw this medical service system that integrates medical, nursing, psychological, and social sciences knowledge for treatment, rehabilitation, health promotion and disease prevention in this urban setting.

On July 3, 2023, they met the Director of Nursing Division of Srinagarind Hospital and were introduced to the hospital nursing service system and also visited the SEMI Medical Intensive Care Unit 4B.

 

 

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD welcomes exchange students from different parts of the world

 

On July 3, 2023, KKU-MD welcomed a diverse group of medical exchange students from Austria, France, Belgium, Indonesia, Slovenia, Canada, Hungary, Poland, Spain, and UK.

On their Orientation Day, they were introduced to our faculty and programs via supervisor meetings as well as campus and city tours to famous attractions, such as Wat Nong Waeng to see a 360-degree panoramic view of Khon Kaen city from the peak, and to visit the elegant architecture of Wat Thung Setthi.

“I’m really excited to meet other people and to go around in Thailand and I’m excited to know more about my internship to discover new things and cultures also,” said Magalie, a Canadian exchange student.

“I’m kind of excited because I’ve been learning Thai on my own and I want to develop my Thai skills and get to know how to work in KKU to upgrade my research skills,” said Cabañas, a Spanish exchange student.

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU signs MOU with K-MEDI Hub, Korea for research and development cooperation

 

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between K-MEDI Hub, Republic of Korea and KKU-MD took place on July 2, 2023 at the Korea International Advanced Medical Equipment & Medicine Expo 2023 (KOAMEX 2023) to initiate academic staff exchanges and research and development cooperation.

Between June 30 and July 2, 2023, a KKU delegation participated in KOAMEX 2023, an annual medical innovation exhibition hosted by K-MEDI hub, a center under Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare located in Medi-valley, Daegu, Korea.  K-MEDI hub supports drug development, preclinical study, drug manufacturing, and medical devices.

Assoc. Prof. Apichat Jiravuttipong, MD, KKU-MD Dean together with Director of Academic Clinical Research Office (ACRO) visited K-MEDI Hub on April 2023 to discuss researcher and human resource development and the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both parties.

The earlier visit culminated in the MOU Signing Ceremony on July 2, 2023 signed by Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, MD, KKU President and Dr. Yang Jin Young K-MEDI Hub President together with Prof. Dr. Monchai Duangjinda, KKU Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies and K-MEDI Hub delegates as witnesses.

 

 

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD welcomes visiting professor from Humanitas University, Italy

 

On June 26, 2023, Associate Professor Wimorat Sriraj, MD, Associate Dean for Research and International Relations Affairs and Prof. John F Smith, English Specialist welcomed Professor Carlo Selmi from Humanitas University, Milan, Italy, to our faculty.

Professor Selmi participated in the MD–KKU overseas visiting professor program in our Department of Biochemistry between June 21 and 30, 2023. The visit’s objectives were:

  • To provide a seminar to the Department and give special lectures to postgraduate research students and medical students
  • To develop collaborative research works related to the biochemistry
  • To develop collaborative student exchanges between KKU-MD and Humanitas University

On this occasion, faculty members in the Department of Biochemistry led by Associate Professor Kulthida Vaeteewoottacharn, MD, head of the Department, together with Assistant Professor Ubon Cha-on, Dr. Worachat Lert-itthiporn, MD, and Dr. Kanokwan Nahok also attended the meeting. They discussed the MOU process for future development of collaborative-research and clinical practice skills development projects between the two institutions.

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD professor receives the Princess Health Award 2023

 

Professor Pisake Lumbiganon, MD, KKU-MD Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, recently received an “Academic Achievement” award from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The award presentation ceremony was held on June 21, 2023 at the 16th National Health Promotion and Environmental Health Conference 2023.

The Ministry of Public Health selected candidates for the Princess Health Awards 2023 to honor individuals and organizations for their innovative achievements in health promotion and environmental health.

 

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

Medical exchange student from University of Tsukuba, Japan completes KKU-MD elective program

 

 

On June 16, 2023, we congratulated Miss Minami Tsubura, sixth-year medical exchange student from University of Tsukuba, Japan on the completion of her elective exchange program with our Department of Emergency​ Medicine. She gave a presentation on her elective experiences, both academic and clinical training and multi-cultural experiences with Thai food, people, culture, and places. She was impressed with her visit to Khon Kaen, and KKU-MD was pleased to be part of her successful time and to have her in our faculty.

“Not only the emergency department but also the whole hospital serves one of the best medical cares in the world,” said Miss Tsubura.

“The doctors are sociable and have a welcoming personality serving good medical care and communicating well with others, so I’ve learnt that I should never forget to smile while working as a medical staff.”

 

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD ex-dean attends Vietnam National Conference on Obstetrics and Gynecology 2023

 

Professor Pisake Lumbiganon, MD, President of Asia & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AOFOG) and KKU-MD ex-dean, recently attended the Federation’s Executive Board and Council meetings at the Vietnam National Conference on Obstetrics and Gynecology. The conference ran between June 13 and 16, 2023 in Hanoi.

 

 

Professor Lumbiganon delivered a speech at the opening ceremony to specialists, scientists, and medical professionals gathered from 25 countries in region and around the world.

AOFOG is an organization of the national societies of Obstetrics & Gynecology of countries in the Asia region to promote the science and art of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology, to support the study and implementation of population control, and to promote international cooperation and goodwill particularly in Asia & Oceania.

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith