3.3.1 Current Collaborations with Health Institutions
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) has established collaborations between its health science faculties and various universities, organizations, and institutions at the regional, national, and international levels. These collaborations aim to promote and exchange knowledge in education, research, and medical services. The Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry have partnered with numerous universities both domestically and abroad, as well as with public and private agencies, to enhance the quality and advancement of healthcare and education.
Global Collaboration
The Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Public Health, and the Royal College of Otolaryngologists of Thailand in organizing the annual World Hearing Day campaign. The most recent event was held on March 3, 2025, with the objective of raising awareness about hearing health and promoting a better quality of life for the public.
The project featured academic activities and public services aimed at educating people on the prevention and care of hearing health, as well as providing valuable information for individuals with hearing impairments and those at risk. It also emphasized the development of collaborative networks in hearing care and rehabilitation by integrating efforts among medical institutions, government agencies, and local communities to build a strong and sustainable public health system.
In addition, the program provided free hearing screening services for the public and SWU personnel to detect early-stage abnormalities and prevent long-term hearing loss. Educational campaigns, exhibitions, and accessible media were also organized to raise awareness among the general public, students, and interested individuals.
The project further focused on promoting equitable access to healthcare, particularly for people with hearing impairments, ensuring that they could receive rehabilitation and treatment without economic or social barriers. Moreover, professional technicians offered hearing aid maintenance and consultation services to help users properly care for and extend the lifespan of their devices, thereby improving hearing quality for people with disabilities.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with York University
The Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, held an MOU signing ceremony with York University, Canada, and inaugurated the Thai-Canadian Research Center at the Clinical Research Laboratory, 10th Floor, Faculty of Medicine Building, SWU Ongkharak Campus, on November 27, 2024.
National Collaborations
The Faculty of Dentistry, Srinakharinwirot University, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, organized a free dental service project under the Royal Mobile Dental Unit in honor of His Majesty the King.
The event was held in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR, to commemorate His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on July 28, 2024, and to strengthen relations between the peoples of Thailand and Laos. The activities included oral health education, dental cleaning, fillings, X-rays, tooth extractions, wisdom tooth surgery, pit and fissure sealant application, and fluoride coating. The services were provided at the Political and Administrative School Club, Saravane Province, with a total of 369 participants receiving dental treatment.
Local Collaborations
The 85th Royal Mobile Medical Unit (Ban Khok Salaeng) was organized by the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, at Ban Khok Border Patrol Police School, Surin Province.
This initiative, held under the royal patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, aimed to provide medical and dental care services, as well as to promote health and hygiene education among students, youth, and local residents. The event was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laddawan Phiuthongngam, Vice President for Administration and Human Resources, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Amarin Nakwichian, Associate Dean for Administration and Human Resources, together with university executives, physicians, dentists, dental assistants, nurses, and staff.
