On July 23, 2024, the Faculty of Medicine, led by Assoc. Prof. Thuss Sanguansak, Vice Dean for International Relations and Corporate Communication, warmly welcomed Assoc. Prof. Hiroyuki Otsuka, the Director of the Emergency Center at the Department of Emergency Medicine and Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

During his visit, Associate Professor Otsuka engaged in a study tour and held discussions aimed at fostering collaboration in the fields of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Initial coordination was conducted with Assistant Professor Panu Teeratakulpisarn, MD, Head of the Center of Excellence for Trauma at the Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Khon Kaen University.

This visit marks a significant step forward in the Faculty of Medicine’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships and advance medical education and research. The collaboration with Tokai University Hachioji Hospital has the potential to make a real difference in the lives of patients by improving trauma care and surgical outcomes in Thailand.