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

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

Lao medical residents and nurses join KKU-MD emergency medicine exchange program

 

KKU-MD recently welcomed the following residents and nurses from Lao PDR for a two-week medical emergency exchange training program from June 5 to 16, 2023:

1) Dr. Thitsamone Inphakham, resident, Mahosot Hospital
2) Dr. Phaly Phanmalavong, resident, Mittaphap Hospital
3) Ms. Souvanvixai Nanthavongsa, nurse, Setthathirath Hospital
4) Ms. Khamvaen Munhmor, nurse, Mahosot Hospital

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

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun
Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD welcomes exchange student from Kumamoto University, Japan.

On June 6, 2023, KKU-MD welcomed Miss Maako IFUKU, second-year exchange student from Kumamoto University, Japan to our Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute for four weeks (June 7 – 30, 2023) and Department of Tropical Medicine for four weeks (July 4 – 26, 2023). The program was organized under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for academic cooperation between Kumamoto University and KKU-MD.

At her Orientation Day, she was introduced to our faculty and programs via a campus tour, supervisor meetings, and city tour with her new KKU-MD student friends to visit famous attractions such as learning Thai culture at Wat Nong Waeng, experiencing the excitement of the amazing city view on the 28th floor skywalk of Khon Kaen Innovation Center, and the KKU Natural History Museum.

 

 

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

KKU-MD welcomes exchange student from University of Tsukuba, Japan.

 

On June 6, 2023, KKU-MD welcomed Miss Minami Tsubura, sixth-year medical exchange student from University of Tsukuba, Japan to our Department of Emergency​ Medicine. Her program was scheduled for two weeks from June 7 to 15, 2023 under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between University of Tsukuba and KKU-MD.

At her Orientation Day, she was introduced to our faculty and programs via supervisor meetings as well as campus and city tours with her new MD friends to KKU Natural History Museum and famous attractions such as Wat Nong Waeng to see a 360-degree panoramic view of Khon Kaen city from the top floor, and Khon Kaen Innovation Center to experience the skywalk.

 

 

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith

Medical exchange student from Gifu University, Japan completes KKU-MD elective program.

 

On May 26, 2023, we congratulated Mr. Araki Ayumu, exchange student from Gifu University, Japan on the completion of his elective exchange program with our Departments of Emergency Medicine and Community, Family and Occupational Medicine. He gave a presentation on his elective experiences, both academic and clinical training and multi-cultural experiences with Thai food, people, culture, and places.

On his graduation day, Assistant Professor Jutarop Phetcharaburanin, Assistant Dean for Research and International Relations Affairs also attended and presented a certificate of achievement to him. KKU-MD was pleased to be part of his successful time and to have him in our faculty.

 

 

“I was impressed with how students had a role in every clinical rotation unlike my home country,” said Mr. Ayumi.

“They were more used to clinical settings than us. Although there were some differences, every kind of treatment was the same and easy to learn.”

 

 

Reporting by Sathaphorn Onlamun

Editing by Prof. John F Smith