On Friday, June 21, 2024 the Faculty of Medicine at Khon Kaen University (MDKKU) welcomed a distinguished delegation from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP), Vietnam. The visit marked a significant step towards strengthening academic and professional collaboration between the two institutions.

The visit began with a warm welcome speech by Assoc. Prof. Thuss Sanguansak, Vice Dean for International Relations and Corporate Communication, who expressed excitement about the potential collaborations and shared goals for medical education and research.

An integral part of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Faculties of Medicine, CTUMP and KKU to facilitate the exchange of staff and students and shared resources for medical training.

A particular highlight of the visit was CTUMP’s interest in MDKKU’s Skill Lab and their methods for cadaver collection and preparation. CTUMP plans to establish its own cadaver center and sees KKU’s expertise as invaluable for this endeavor.

The CTUMP delegation also included Dr. DO Thi Thao, an esteemed alumna who completed her PhD at Khon Kaen University, exemplifying the long-standing academic relationship between the two institutions.

KKU Faculty of Medicine is committed to advancing global health education and is honored to collaborate with such prestigious institutions as CTUMP. We look forward to a fruitful partnership that will benefit both universities and their respective medical communities.

The Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy delegation included:

1. Assoc. Prof. NGUYEN Thanh Tan – Vice Rector
2. Assoc. Prof. DO Chau Minh Vinh Tho – Vice Head of Faculty of Pharmacy
3. DO Thi Thao – Vice Head of Faculty of Odonto Stomalogy
4. NGUYEN Tan Dat – Vice Head of Faculty Public Health
5. NGUYEN Nhu Nghia – Vice Head of Faculty of Medicine
6. PHAM Thi My Ngoc – Director of Medical Education and Skill Training Center
7. PHAM Viet My – Vice Head of Department of Anatomy (Faculty of Medicine)
8. HOANG Minh Tu – Lecturer, Department of Anatomy (Faculty of Medicine)
9. Assoc. Prof. NGUYEN Thi Ngoc Van – Head of Science Technology and External Relations Office

KKU Faculty of Medicine Delegation included:

1. Assoc. Prof. Thuss Sanguansak – Vice Dean for International Relations and Corporate Communication
2. Assoc. Prof. Warachaya Phanphruk – Assistant Dean for International Relations and Corporate Communication
3. Assoc. Prof. Chalerm Eurboonyanun – Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
4. Asst. Prof. Raksawan Deenonpoe – Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
5. Assoc. Prof. Jariya Umka Welbat – Head of Anatomy Department
6. Ms. Puangpayom Kaewpila – Head of Educational Services Office

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith