ASEAN Institute for Health Development Concludes the 44th Mini Master of Management in Health and Presents Certificates to Graduates

24 May 2025

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On May 24, 2025, the ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, held the closing ceremony of the 44th Mini Master of Management in Health (Mini M.M. in Health) and awarded certificates to the 67 graduates, comprising doctors, nurses, and public health professionals. The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Porntep Siriwanarangsun, President of the Preventive Medicine Association of Thailand, and Associate Professor Dr. Thunwadee Suksaroj, Director of the ASEAN Institute for Health Development. Dr. Tharinee Buadit, course instructor for the 44th Mini M.M. in Health cohort, delivered the closing report. The event took place in the Grand Ballroom of the Mahidol Sittakan Conference Center and Parking Building, Mahidol University. On May 23, 2025, the program was honored to host a special lecture by Dr. Choke Boonkhul, Chairman of the Board of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre (Public Organization) and Managing Director of the Farm Chokchai Group. He delivered a keynote address on “Image Management and Organizational Leadership for Future Public Health Executives”, offering valuable insights into leadership strategies in the public health sector. Additionally, the participants presented their group projects on the topic “Strategic Plans for Public Health Management.” The projects received constructive feedback from a panel of distinguished experts, including Dr. Porntep Siriwanarangsun, Dr. Kasem Vetsutanon, Dr. Sompong Chaiyopanon, and Associate Professor Dr. Thunwadee Suksaroj, with the goal of further developing and applying the health systems in various local contexts.