MDKMITL

On January 14, 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting our esteemed guests for a visit to the Clinical Class at Sirindhorn Hospital. This enlightening experience was led by Professor Anan Srikiatkhachorn, M.D., the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL). He was accompanied by other distinguished contributors, including Professor Thanyaphong Na Nakorn, M.D., Ph.D., and Sranya Phaisawang, Ph.D., who serves as the Associate Dean for International Affairs. Their combined expertise greatly enhanced the value of this visit, providing insights into the training and educational experiences available at our institution.

On Monday, January 13, 2025, we were thrilled to welcome a distinguished delegation from the Royal College Canada International (RCCI). This esteemed group was led by Tai Telesco, Vice Director of Development & Advancement at RCCI, alongside Associate Professor Alan Chaput, M.D., Vice Dean of the Undergraduate Medical Program at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, at our MDKMITL building.

On January 7, 2025, the Year 4 White Coat Ceremony marked an important step for our international medical students as they transition to their clinical training years. This time-honored tradition was held at Sirindhorn Hospital. The Chairperson of the event was Dr. Kutcharin Jiamsripong, Deputy Director General of Medical Service Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), and representing our clinical training partner hospitals were Dr. Adisorn Vittangkrun, Director of Sirindhorn Hospital and Dr. Thitikarn Laohasurayothin, Director of Nakharaphiban Hospital.

We are thrilled to celebrate the success of MDKMITL’s outstanding students who showcased their exceptional research and innovative ideas at the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗜𝗠𝗥𝗖) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, held at the Phramongkutklao College of Medicine on December 7-8, 2024.

On November 28, 2024, MDKMITL organized a community health initiative aimed at empowering the residents and surrounding community of the Khlong Khuean District to prevent cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Participants underwent preliminary health screenings to help identify and prevent early symptoms of these conditions.

On November 26, 2024, the Faculty of Medicine at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (MDKMITL), led by our Dean, Professor Dr. Anan Srikiatkhachorn, is partnering with Bangchak Corporation, CMKL University, and the King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital Foundation to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the soon to be opened KMC Hospital.

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, MDKMITL held its 2nd Annual Sports Day for all students and staff. This was a great opportunity to reconnect with our students from Years 1-4 in a fun and highly competitive environment. With 5 teams designated by their House Mascots, we had the Grizzlies, Orcas, Broncos, Eagles and Wolves, coming together to partake in the day’s sporting activities.

Ottawa, Canada: Friday, September 20, 2024 — Our MDKMITL delegation led by 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻, Dean, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴, Associate Dean for International Affairs, and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻, Associate Dean for Innovation and Research had the great honor to meet with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine (uOMed) at the General Campus for introductory discussions for future collaborations between our two programs. We were enthusiastically greeted by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘂𝘁, Vice-Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿, Vice-Dean of Internationalization and Global Health, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗖𝗼̂𝘁𝗲́, Vice-Dean of Research, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻, Assistant Dean of Curriculum for the MD Program, and the rest of the uOttawa team who graciously opened their faculty to us for a site visit of their campus after our introductory meeting.