The ASEAN Deans’ Summit sought to cultivate collaboration among esteemed medical institutions in the ASEAN region, with a focus on advancing global standards in medical education and healthcare systems. Its primary goal was to lay the groundwork for unified action in 2015.
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.