ABAC joins hands with THG to open the 29th Faculty of Medicine in Thailand.

Samut Prakan, Assumption University joins hands with THG to establish the Faculty of Medicine. International program under the name St. Luke School of Medicine aims to be one of the most innovative medical schools in Asia. Solving the problem of personnel shortage Pointing out that there are only 70,000 doctors left in the entire system, hoping to help the government produce more doctors to fill the Thai public health system that is at risk of shortage. Preparing to accept the first batch of students in 2025. Dr. Thanathip Supapradit, Chief Executive Officer of Thonburi Healthcare Group Public Company Limited or THG, revealed the collaboration with Assumption University in the project to establish a Faculty of Medicine under the name St. Luke School of Medicine to Create a Doctor of Medicine curriculum (International Program) that at present the public health industry in Thailand has approximately 70,000 doctors recorded in the system and is experiencing a brain drain. Many doctors are resigning from the sy stem. Meanwhile, the average Thai doctor has to take care of more than 1,000 patients, which exceeds the standard number of doctors per population set by the World Health Organization (WHO), resulting in doctors having to shoulder too much workload. If released further, it will affect the quality of life and basic health of the population in the long run. Therefore, THG and Assumption University As the private sector, we would like to join in supporting the government sector in creating institutions that produce quality medical graduates to enter the system to spread out to serve society in various areas. Therefore leading to this cooperation, which is considered the 29th Thai university to offer a Faculty of Medicine. The Faculty of Medicine St. Luke School of Medicine will combine the graduate production capabilities of Assumption University with THG's expertise and strong medical network together. THG is responsible for establishing the Faculty of Medicine Fund. According to the criteria for requesting th e opening of a Doctor of Medicine program of the Medical Council. Including providing a main hospital for clinical teaching and mentoring institutions. as well as hiring executives Faculty and staff Including medical equipment and laboratory equipment complete according to the criteria. while Assumption University Responsible for personnel management and necessary utilities. It is preparing to accept the first generation of students in the academic year 2025, but this is highly dependent on approval and accreditation of the curriculum from the Medical Council. Dr. Boon Wanasin, Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Thonburi Healthcare Group Public Company Limited or THG, said that the establishment of an educational institution or medical school is another intention that THG hopes and wants to make for society. I've been here all along. Today we received a response of full cooperation from Assumption University. The Faculty of Medicine St. Luke School of Medicine will have international expert faculty from Thailand and abroad as instructors. While the teaching curriculum is applied, such as combining anatomy, physiology, and clinical medicine to make learning not boring, and using AI in teaching as well. By aiming to be international medical school or one of the most modern medical schools in Asia Brother Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President of Assumption University, said that the Faculty of Medicine St. Luke School of Medicine was created following the approval of the University Council Meeting No. 2/2023 on November 16, 2023 in order to cooperate with THG in Produce medical graduates who are knowledgeable, responsible, ethical, and socially responsible. Have management skills that are consistent with professional standards Academic standards and international standards Under the supervision of the Assumption University Council Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (IPSO) and the Medical Council This founding of the Faculty of Medicine There will be a s ymbol of the faculty. The 'dark green cross on a red shield' refers to the Faculty of Medicine in Catholic educational institutions. which has its origins in Assumption In this context, it means the Faculty of Medicine of Assumption University. The Faculty of Medicine St. Luke School of Medicine is located in Assumption University. Suvarnabhumi Campus which has designed an environment that is conducive to working and studying The Suvarnabhumi campus will be the study location for students for the first 3 years. Then in the clinical years 4 - 6 students will continue to study and practice at the hospital. It is expected to be able to accept 60 first-generation students by 2025 as targeted. However, at this time St. Luke School of Medicine is in the process of collaborating with Peking University to develop a project to exchange academic knowledge on Health Economics between Thailand and China. Including working with the Wisconsin Medical School to create a faculty development project. To raise academic standar ds in the Institute's Doctor of Medicine program. Dr. Boon gave an additional interview regarding THG's future investment that at present the hospital business is very competitive in Thailand and THG already has 10 hospitals under its umbrella in Thailand. Including one more in Myanmar. Therefore, THG is preparing to open approximately 100 more medical clinics nationwide, worth approximately 20,000 million baht, distributed throughout Thailand. It will begin opening a medical clinic. First branch at Siam Paragon At the end of this month, it will be the first to use AI to help in the examination and treatment of those who receive services. The main focus will be on preventing disease. Because prevention is easier than treatment if the disease has already occurred. About 10 medical clinics will be opened in Bangkok, after which they will be spread throughout the country until there are 100 clinics. The clinics will be located near communities for people to You can walk in for medical examination and treatment at each clinic. Will be able to accommodate 5,000-10,000 people using the service. Source: Thai News Agency