On 26 June – 2 July 2022, delegates of Mae Fah Luang University led by Assoc. Prof. Dr.Nantana Gajasei, Vice President; Dr.Chatrudee Jongsureyapart, Vice President and Acting Director of MFU Medical Center; and Prof. Supakorn Rojananin, M.D., Dean of School of Medicine and Director of Medical Center Hospital visit universities and hospitals in Denmark.
The purpose of this study visit was to observe and learn about the hospital logistics management. Furthermore, the delegates received warm hospitality and assistance from Professor Torben Jessen, former President of Svendborg International Maritime Academy and visiting professor of Mae Fah Luang University during the study visit in Denmark.
MFU delegation visited the Life Science Research and Innovation Department of the University of Copenhagen, Bispebjerg Hospital, Kollund Private Hospital, Aabenraa Health Center, Sygehus Sønderjylland - the Southern Jutland Hospital, Municipal Rehab facility for Training and Prevention in Aabenraa, and University College South Denmark.
In addition, on 28 June 2022, MFU delegates paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mrs. Sirilak Niyom, Ambassador of Thailand to Denmark at the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen and had a discussion with the Ambassador on a project to enhance collaboration between the School of Medicine and Mae Fah Luang University Medical Center and the University of Copenhagen.
Altogether, this study visit provided a great opportunity for MFU executives to learn Danish health system, re-hab activities, logistics and ward management as well as meet with the representatives of University of Copenhagen, University College South Denmark and hospitals that could lead to future collaborations and academic exchanges between the two sides. MFU will apply knowledge gained from professionals and best practices to improve the hospital logistics management of MFU Medical Center Hospital and MFU Wellness Center in order to increase efficiency and provide higher quality services.