Category: MOU

March 17, 2022 – Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University assigned Assoc. Prof. Apichat Jirawutthipong, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, to represent Khon Kaen University and sign an MOU for development and promotion of Phase 2 of Thailand Wellness Hub, between Department of Health Service Support (HSS) and a network of 17 allies, including both governmental and private organizations, universities in the North, East, Isan, South and the Center; and wellness federations and associations. The aim is to drive forward developmental and promotional policies of Thailand Wellness Hub so as to become an international medical hub. The MOU signing was held at the Thailand International Health Expo 2022, which took place at Royal Paragon Hall, 5^th Floor, Siam Paragon.

The frame of references of the MOU and the collaboration are aimed at integration of missions and coordination of joints among the network organizations and universities in driving forward the governmental policies on Thailand Wellness Economic Corridor, the innovation region for promotion of health research, innovation development, development of health promotion service and wellness innovation backbone, development of health buildings, strengthening personnel competency in order to effectively carry out the wellness industry, and to ultimately become an international medical hub. The collaboration will last 5 years from March 17, 2022 until March 17, 2027.

Thailand International Health Expo 2022 is a great exposition event that demonstrates the potentialities and readiness in medicine and public health of Thailand. It is held to build confidence among Thai people and foreigners to see the competency, readiness, and advances in medicine and public health of Thailand. The event also assists in provoking economy, promoting the country in becoming a world Medical and Wellness Hub, upgrading and adding values to Thai herbs, Thai traditional medicine, and Thai wisdom in health care, as well as supporting collaboration between health and Thai traditional health entrepreneurs and health entrepreneurs all over the world.

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On February 15, 2022, During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Memorandum of Agreement Signing Ceremony on Double Degree Program for Doctoral Degree was held online via Zoom Meeting webinar participated by high ranking administrator of the two institutes between Fujita Health University, Japan and Khon Kaen university, Thailand at KKU-MED Alumni Association Meeting Room, 3^rd Floor, Conventional Academic Building, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

The representative from Khon Kaen university, Thailand were Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul President Khon Kaen University, Assoc. Prof. Apichat Jiravuttipong Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Prof. Wimonrat Sriraj Associate Dean for Research and International Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Nuttaset Manimmanakorn Head, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Assoc. Prof. Benjamas Prathanee Department of Otolaryngology, Assoc. Prof. Patorn Piromchai Department of Otolaryngology, Asst. Prof. Nichanun Panyaek Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, and Dr. Jutarop Phetcharaburanin Assistant to the Dean for Research and International Affairs.

The honorable representative from Fujita Health University, Japan were Prof. Yukio Yuzawa President of Fujita Health University, Prof. Nakao Iwata Dean, Faculty of Graduate School of Medicine and School of Medicine, Prof. Motoshi Suzuki Vice Dean of Graduate School of Medicine, Department Chair and Professor of Molecular Oncology, School of Medicine,  Prof. Kazuo Takahashi Director of Center for International Relations Department Chair and Professor of Anatomy II, School of Medicine, Prof. Yohei Otaka Department Chair and Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, and Ms.Ayako Masaki Manager of the Center for International Relations.

This Letter of Intent is for the purpose of establishing cooperation plan to improve medical service, academic service, and research service between the both Universities in the field of medicine and other related field. We would like to express our appreciation to coordinators of this linkage program that the Fujita Health University and Khon Kaen University have enjoyed a long standing friendship with each other. This ceremony is a milestone event to celebrate successful collaboration.

The Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University  co-hosted a  Signing Ceremony for a Cooperation plan for emergency services development between the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, University of Tsukuba, Japan, and University of Health Science, Laos PDR on December 21, 2020.  The ceremony was held in Meeting Room 1 (5103), 1^st floor, Wechwichakarn Building, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

The online signing ceremony  included high ranking administrators from  the 3 institutes. The University of Tsukuba, Japan, representatives were 1) Professor Nagata Kyosuke, President, 2) Professor Ohneda Osamu, Office of Global Initiatives, 3) Professor Inoue Yoshiaki , Faculty of Medicine (Emergency Medicine), 4) Professor Hiramatsu Yuji, Deputy Director, University of Tsukuba Hospital, 5) Professor Ichikawa Masao, , Department of Global Public Health, 6) Dr. Suzuki Takaak,i Deputy Chief, International Medical Center, 7) Professor Isoda Masami, Director of University of Tsukuba Khon Kaen University Office, 8) Professor Nomura Nakao, International Exchange Support Director, Global Commons, 9) Mr. Suzuki Hiroyuki, Head, Office of Global Initiatives  10) Mr. Ota Daisuke Chief, Office of Global Initiatives.

University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR, representatives were 1) Dr. Bounthome Samountry, Interim President, 2) Dr. Chanthanome Manithip, Vice President, 3) Professor Mayfong Mayxay, Vice President, 4) Dr. Molina Choummanivong, Deputy Director of Administration Cabinet, 5) Dr. Alongkone Phengsavanh, Vice Dean, Faculty of Medicine, 6) Dr. Phouvang Sengmeuang, Vice Dean, Faculty of Medicine, 7) Dr. Vangnakhone Dittaphong, Deputy Director of Mittaphap Hospital, 8) Dr. Khamsay Dethleuxay, Deputy Director of Mahosoth Hospital, 9) Dr. Chanpheng Patthana, Head of International Relations Division, 10) Mr. Lattanavong Thammabanvong, Deputy Head of International Relations Division, 11) Miss. Lattanavone Sengmany Staff, International Relations Division  12) Miss. Phoudthasone Sengdala, Staff, International Relations Division.

The representatives from Khon Kaen University were Associate Professor Maitree Inprasitha, Vice President for Education and Academic Services, Assistant Professor Acharawan Topark-Ngarm, Assistant to the President for International Affairs, Associate Professor Somsak Tiamkao, Head, Department of Emergency Medicine and Doctor Kamonwon Ienghong, Department of Emergency Medicine.

The JICA Thailand Office also participated and sent Mr. Yuasa Keiichiro, Senior Representative, and Mr. Shuchi Ikeda, JICA Expert,  to witness to the ceremony.

The signing person from each institute were Professor Nagata Kyosuke, President of University of Tsukuba, Japan, Dr. Bounthome Samountry Interim President University of Health Science, Laos PDR, and Associate Professor Maitree Inprasitha, Vice President for Education and Academic Services, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. This Letter of Intent is for the purpose of establishing cooperation plan to improve medical service, academic service, and research service between the 3 Universities in the field of emergency medicine and other related field. The improvement plan will improve the quality of emergency medical service in Southeast Asia region to the next level.

During the signing ceremony there are also special lecture by Prof. Hiramatsu Yuji, University of Tsukuba on the topic “Challenges on Medical Education under COVID-19 in Japan”, Doctor Kamonwon Ienghong, Department of Emergency Medicine, on the topic “Challenges on Medical Education under COVID-19 in Thailand”, and Professor Inoue Yoshiaki, University of Tsukuba, in the topic “Impact of COVID-19 on EMS System in Japan”. Before the end they also discuss about the plan to continue the cooperation and improvement of emergency medical service under the current situation in the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Written by: Natakon Naowarojna

International Relations Office, Research and International Relations Affairs

Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

On December 18, 2019, Associate Professor Apichat Jiravuttipong, MD, Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs and Director, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University welcomed Professor Makoto Michikawa, MD, PhD, Dean, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Chairman of Department of Biochemistry, Nagoya City University, Japan and his colleagues: Professor Hideki Murakami, MD, PhD, Chairman of Orthopedics Surgery; and Dr. Masahiro Nozaki, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, to the MOU Signing Ceremony between Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Japan and Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University at Blood Bank’s Meeting Room, 8^th Floor, Galyani Vadhana Memorial Building, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.

We would like to express our appreciation to coordinators of this linkage program, namely Associate Professor Supat Sinawat, MD, Associate Dean for International Relations and Cooperation Strategies; Associate Professor Winai Sirichativapee, Head, Department of Orthopedics; Associate Professor Poonsri Rangseekhajee, Head, Department of Psychiatry; Professor Yuichi Kasai, Visiting Professor; and staff of Department of Orthopedics: Associate Professor Taweechoke Wisanuyotin; Associate Professor Surachai Sae-jung; Associate Professor Kriangkrai Wittayapairoj; Dr. Permsak Paholpak; included a staff Department of Psychiatry Dr. Pongsatorn Paholpak, MD.