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The ASEAN Deans\u2019 Summit <\/strong>aimed to cultivate collaboration among esteemed medical institutions in the ASEAN region, with a focus on advancing global standards in medical education and healthcare systems. Our primary goal was to lay the groundwork for unified action in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Historic Gathering<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diverse Participation<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This historic summit brought together 12 leading medical schools from across Southeast Asia, creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Each institution contributed valuable perspectives to this groundbreaking regional healthcare education initiative, strengthening partnerships and advancing medical education standards throughout the ASEAN region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The participating institutions included PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences from Universiti Brunei Darussalam; Faculty of Medicine at University of Health Sciences and International University from Cambodia; Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Indonesia; Faculty of Medicine at University of Health Sciences from Lao PDR; Faculty of Medicine at University of Malaya from Malaysia; University of Medicine 1 in Yangon and University of Medicine in Mandalay from Myanmar; University of Philippines College of Medicine; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at National University of Singapore; Hanoi Medical University from Vietnam.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ASEAN Medical Schools Network Structure<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Education WG<\/strong><\/td>Student Exchange WG<\/strong><\/td>Research WG<\/strong><\/td>Accreditation WG<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Chaired by
Dean Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz, UM<\/td>		Chaired by
Dean Ari Fahrial Syam, Universitas Indonesia<\/td>		Chaired by
Dean Chong Yap Seng, NUS<\/td>		Chaired by
Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul
Faculty of Medicine
Siriraj Hospital<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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CHINA-ASEAN UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM ON MEDICINE AND HEALTH<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinese Universities in alphabetic order<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Beijing University of Chinese Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Capital Medical University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Guangxi Medical University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Guizhou Medical University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Harbin Medical University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    • Huazhong University of Science and Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Peking Union Medical College<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Peking University Health Science Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shihezi University School of Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sichuan University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sun Yat-Sen University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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      • Tianjin Medical University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tongji University School of Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Wuhan University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Xi’an Jiaotong University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Zhejiang University School of Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Zunyi Medical University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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