MDCU Shares Innovations in Digital Medical Education and Ophthalmic Care at International Conferences in Shanghai
PRC – October 22-24, 2026
The Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (MDCU) participated in the 2026 Conference of the South and Southeast Asia Medical Education and Service Alliance (SSAMESA) and the “Belt and Road” Eye Health Forum, held in Shanghai, China, on 23–24 October 2026. The events brought together representatives from medical and educational institutions to exchange knowledge, explore emerging developments, and strengthen regional collaboration in medical education and healthcare. The conference was hosted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, with Kunming Medical University serving as the Alliance’s Secretariat Institution, while the Eye Health Forum was organized by the Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and the State Key Laboratory of Eye Health.
MDCU was represented byu Assoc. Prof. Jirth Sriratanaban, MD, MBA, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and Director of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Prof. Naricha Chirakalwasan, MD, Associate Dean for International Affairs; and Asst. Prof. Rath Itthipanichpong, lecturer and ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and low-vision rehabilitation.
On 23 October, Assoc. Prof. Jiruth Sriratanaban delivered a presentation during the opening session on “MedUMORE: Advancing Medical Education and Life-long Learning Through Digital Innovation.” His presentation highlighted MDCU’s approach to leveraging digital innovation to support medical education and lifelong learning, reflecting the importance of technology in expanding learning opportunities and responding to the evolving needs of healthcare professionals.
On 24 October, Asst. Prof. Rath Itthipanichpong participated in the symposium “Chronic Ophthalmic Disease Management Under the Essential Medicines System,” sharing expertise in ophthalmology. He also presented “Artificial Intelligence in Glaucoma Diagnosis and Beyond” contributing to discussions on the application of AI in glaucoma diagnosis and its broader potential in eye care. The forum provided an opportunity for ophthalmologists and researchers to exchange perspectives on advances in eye health, disease management, and clinical innovation.
Through its participation in both events, the MDCU delegation contributed to international academic exchange and strengthened connections with medical education and healthcare institutions across the region. The engagement also reaffirmed MDCU’s commitment to advancing digital medical education, promoting clinical and research collaboration, and sharing expertise to support the continued development of medical education and healthcare in Thailand and internationally.
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