Historic Gathering:

In a significant milestone for ASEAN, the summit marked the inaugural gathering of medical education leaders, including Deans and Rectors, from 10 nations: Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Brunei. The convergence took place at Siriraj, serving as a platform for sharing visions and collaborative ideas for the collective benefit of the 600 million people within the ASEAN community.

Diverse Participation:

The historic summit witnessed the participation of 12 prominent medical schools from various ASEAN countries, adding depth to the collaborative discussions. Institutions such as PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam; Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Cambodia; International University, Cambodia; Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR; Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia; University of Medicine 1, Yangon, Myanmar; University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar; University of Philippines College of Medicine; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore; and Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam played a crucial role in this historic event.

ASEAN Medical Schools Network Structure:

The ASEAN Medical Schools Network was established with a structured framework comprising four working groups. These groups were designed to facilitate collaborative efforts and strategic planning for the advancement of medical education and healthcare systems within the ASEAN community.

Education WG	Student Exchange WG	Research WG	Accreditation WG
Chaired by Dean Adeeba Binti Kamarulzaman University of Malaya	Chaired by Dean Ratna Sitompul University of Indonesia	Chaired by Dean Yeoh Khay Guan National University of Singapore Prof. Dr. Ruengpung Co-chaired by Sutthent Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital	Chaired by Dean Agnes Dominguez Mejia University of Philippines College of Medicine Co-chaired by Prof. Suwannee Suraseranivongse Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

CHINA-ASEAN UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM ON MEDICINE AND HEALTH

China-ASEAN University Consortium on Medicine and Health, a collaborative initiative established on October 14, 2019, by leaders from 42 universities in China and ASEAN countries. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to addressing regional and global challenges in health and medicine, fostering exchange, and promoting cooperation in medical education, research, and healthcare.

As our world continues to become more interconnected, the need for cooperation in medicine and health has become increasingly urgent. In response to this demand, the Consortium operates with a focus on promoting “peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning, and mutual benefit.” Our goal is to establish mechanisms for multilateral cooperation and innovative models that can effectively meet the evolving needs of our communities.

The Consortium founding institutions, represented by leaders from Chinese and ASEAN universities, are dedicated to turning today’s expectations into tomorrow’s success. Join us on this journey as we strive for excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare, fostering sustainable development and collaboration in the region and beyond.

Chinese Universities in alphabetic order