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AMDS2026 Official Schedule

Explore the comprehensive itinerary for the 16th ASEAN Medical Deans' Summit, featuring keynote plenaries, simultaneous sessions, and cultural programs.

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Day 1 (Arrival)

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Arrival of Delegations

Hotel check-in process. Dean: Windsor Plaza Hotel (25th Floor). Student: Thien Hong Hotel

02.00 - 07.00 PM

Welcoming Dinner

Welcoming speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Quoc Dat (President of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

07.00 - 09.00 PM

Day 2 (Academic Program)

Friday, 19 June 2026

Venue: Windsor Plaza Hotel

Registration

Windsor Plaza Hotel (7th Floor)

07.30 - 08.00 AM

Welcoming speech & Opening ceremony

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Quoc Dat (President of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

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Prof. Dato' Dr. Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz (President of ASEAN Medical School Network)

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phung Nguyen The Nguyen (Dean of School of Medicine of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

08.00 - 08.30 AM

Report of 15th AMDS at Yogyakarta

Prof. Dr. Yodi Mahendradhata (Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)

08.30 - 08.45 AM

Plenary session I: Strengthening International Collaboration in Medical Education for Global Integration

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Strengthening International Collaboration in Medical Education for Global Integration - The UMP Perspective (10 minutes). Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

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From Admission to Outcomes: Non-Compensatory and Holistic Evaluation in Medical Education for Global Integration (10 minutes). Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chantacha Sitticharoon (Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand)

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Strengthening International Collaboration in Medical Education for Global Integration - The Universiti Malaya Perspective (10 minutes). Speaker: Prof. Dr. Ina Ismiarti Binti Shariffuddin (Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia)

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Strengthening International Collaboration in Medical Education for Global Integration - The FKUI Perspective (10 minutes). Speaker: Prof. Dr. Anna Rozaliyani (The Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia)

Moderator

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Khac Bao (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

08.45 - 09.45 AM

Plenary session II: Faculty Development for Internationalization and Digital Transformation

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Empowering Educators for a Global Digital Era: Professional Development for Local Relevance and International Reach (10 minutes). Speaker: Dr. Dujeepa Dasharatha Samarasekera (National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore)

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From Prompt to Pedagogy: AI-Ready Faculty Development for Clinical Reasoning (10 minutes). Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Therdpong Thongseiratch (Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand)

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Transforming Medical Education in Cambodia: Faculty Development for Internationalization and Digital Transformation (10 minutes). Speaker: Prof. Dr. Youttiroung Bounchan (University of Health Sciences, Cambodia)

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Faculty Development in Family Medicine: Integration of International Collaboration, Practice-Based Teaching and Digital Innovation (10 minutes). Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Tam (Hue Medicine and Pharmacy University, Vietnam)

Moderator

Dr. Ly Huu Tuan (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

09.45 - 10.45 AM

Coffee & Tea break

Networking

10.45 - 11.00 AM

Plenary session III: AI in Healthcare

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AI in Healthcare at UMC (10 minutes). Speaker: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Dinh (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

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Using Digital Simulator in Modern Anatomy Training (10 minutes). Speaker: Prof. Dr. Maung Maung Latt (University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar)

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Advanced Technology in Medical Education and Clinical Practice: AI and Mixed/Virtual Reality at Work (10 minutes). Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alfred Kow Wei Chieh (National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore)

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AI Assisted Care: Preserving Trust in the Patient - Physician Relationship (10 minutes). Speaker: Prof. Dr. Iris Thiele Cua Isip (University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine, Philippines)

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A Multi-Stakeholder Co-Creation Model for AI-Enabled Medical Education (10 minutes). Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noor Akmal Shareela Ismail (Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia)

Moderator

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thu Tinh (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

11.00 - 12.15 AM

Lunch break

4th Floor. Networking

12.15 - 01.30 PM

Simultaneous session

Topic 1: AI in Medical Curriculum; Topic 2: Supporting Student Mental Health; Topic 3: Enhancing International Student Exchange for Academic, Research, and Cultural Collaboration

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Facilitator: MD. PhD. Nguyen Duc Khanh (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

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Facilitator: MD. PhD. Nguyen Thi Minh Tan (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

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Facilitator: MD. PhD. Nguyen Ngoc Tu (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

01.30 - 02.30 PM

Coffee & Tea break

Student Poster Presentation

02.30 - 03.30 PM

Plenary Presentation and Action Points

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Action Points - Group 1

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Action Points - Group 2

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Action Points - Group 3

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Summary Report of AMSN Student Chapter 2026

Moderator

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Cong Thang (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

03.30 - 04.30 PM

Closing Remarks

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Prof. Dato' Dr. Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz (President of ASEAN Medical School Network)

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan (Chair of the Organizing Committee)

04.30 - 05.00 PM

AMSN Board Meeting

7th Floor

05.00 - 06.00 PM

Cultural Dinner

Indochina Queen Cruise, Saigon River

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Opening Remarks: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan (Chair of the Organizing Committee)

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Delivering commemorative gifts to Heads of Delegations: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Quoc Dat (President of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan (Chair of the Organizing Committee)

07.00 - 09.00 PM

Day 3 (Cultural Tour)

Saturday, 20 June 2026

Preparation

07.00 - 08.00 AM

UMP Campus Tour

08.00 - 09.30 AM

SaiGon Tour

The War Remnants Museum

09.30 - 12.00 AM

Lunch

12.00 - 01.00 PM

SaiGon Tour

Independence Palace. Ben Thanh Market

01.00 - 04.00 PM

Wayback to the Hotel/Airport

04.00 - 05.00 PM