Category: International Conference

The Faculty of Medicine together with Palliative Care Center, Srinagarind Hospital, had held International Conference on “How to Set up Medical Cannabis Clinic within Supportive and Palliative Care Centers and Cannabis in Oncology and Palliative Care” at Science Museum Park, Khon Kaen.

Thailand had just released the bill that allows cannabis to be use for medical purpose together with Thai health department have issued a suggestion that every hospital should have a clinic that takes care of cannabis case. But soon, there is a shortage of human resources with enough knowledge to operate this clinic.

For this reason, Khon Kaen University and Srinagarind Hospital had to cooperate with Sante Cannabis and McGill University, Canada, to set up this international conference and invite nearby hospital personal to join.  Associate Professor Antonio Vigano, Department of Oncology and Medicine and Ms. Virginie Bacis, Nurse Coordinator Medical Cannabis Program, McGill University Health Centre, Canada who were well-known experts on medical cannabis were the speakers of the conference. Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, President of Khon Kaen University had presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a special lecture on KKU cannabis policy. The conference was a success with over 300 participants from various health organizations.

In addition, McGill University and Khon Kaen University agreed to work together in research projects and cannabis clinic establishment. Professor Srivieng Pairojkul, Head, Palliative Care Center, Srinagarind Hospital; Professor Pewpan Maleewong, Assistant to the President for Research and Academic Services and Professor Thidarut Boonmars, Vice President for Innovation and Enterprise were the main coordinator in developing academic and research collaboration with McGill University.

Reported by: Natakon Naowarojna, International Relations Officer

Digital University Development office, affiliating to Department of International Affairs, collaborates with Faculty of Medical Sciences and Faculty of Dentistry to conduct international conference on “Head and Neck Oncology.” The conference held between November 7-8, 2019 welcomes about 200 guests comprising of students and professors from international universities including; Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard Medical School and the universities from The Netherlands, The Philippines, and Indonesia.

On November 7, 2019, the opening ceremony was conducted with the presence of Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul (MD), an acting president of KKU, who delivered a welcome remark to the participants. The ceremony was chaired by Dr. Narongchai Akaraseranee, a president of KKU Council. The conference highlights medical updates on interdisciplinary approaches against head and throat cancers. Listed below are names of the 12 Thai and international trainers attended different sessions of the conference:

– Dr. Lori J. Wirth, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA

– Dr. Derrick T. Lin, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA

– Dr. Maria J. Troulis, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, USA

– Dr. James F. McIntyre, Massachusetts General Hospital/North Shore Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, USA

– Dr. William C. Faquin, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA

– Asst. Prof. Aumkhae Sookprasert, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

– Asst. Prof. Patravoot Vatanasapt, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

– Asst. Prof. Palakorn Surakunprapha, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

– Dr. Suthin Jinaporntham, Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University

– Prof. Marlinda Adham, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia

– Prof. Cees A. Meeuwis, Erasmus MC–Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, The Netherlands

– Prof. Alfredo Pontejos, Department of Otolaryngology, University of the Philippines Manila, Philippines

This conference was held partially to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Faculty of Dentistry and to mark the university’s attempt to broadcast its name to the international academy. The conference was also aimed to help foster collaboration among international specialists on the measures to be taken against the life-threatening diseases of head and throat cancers.

The Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University in association with the Faculty of Medicine: Prince of Songkla University, Chiang Mai University and the Collaborating Project to Increase Production of Rural Doctors (CPIRD) hosted an annual conference – Joint International Medical Education Symposium 2019 KKU-PSU-CMU-CPIRD on November 4-5, 2019 on the topic of “Practical Keys to Teaching and Assessing Clinical Reasoning Skills” at the Convention Hall 3, AVANI Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, Khon Kaen, Thailand. This year, the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University took responsibility as an organizer, and was honored by Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen University to deliver an opening remarks and Associate Professor Kamonwan Jenwitheesuk, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University to deliver an opening remarks.

Keynote speakers of the conference are from different prestigious medical institutes of the world including Baylor College of Medicine: Associate Professor Satid Thammasitboon – Director of Center for Research, Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education, Assistant Professor Brian Rissmiller – Associate Residency Program Director and Assistant Professor Moushumi Sur Associate Fellowship Program Director, and Boston University School of Medicine: Professor Joeseph Rencic, Director of Integrated Cases and Clinical Reasoning. And delegates – medical instructors from medical institutes around the country such as Collaborating Project to Increase Production of Rural Doctors (CPIRD), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, and others.

In the evening of the first-day conference, the reception dinner was honoured by Associate Professor Apichat Jiravuttipong, Director of Srinagarind Hospital to deliver an opening address, then presenting speakers with tokens of appreciation. He also watched a cultural dance and contemporary music performance from medical students of the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, which made this event a wonderful night.