Department of Epidemiology, Prince of Songkla University

11/09/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS👏

The Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, proudly congratulates

Professor Dr. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong
Curriculum Chairman of the International Programme for Graduate Study in Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University (PSU)

on receiving the

MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY JONGJATE METHIEWICH AWARD 2026
Outstanding Researcher
A prestigious award from Mahidol University🏆

for the outstanding research achievement:

“Four Decades of Continuity and Diversity in Epidemiological Research: From Poverty-Related Diseases in the Southern Border Provinces, to the Peace Process, and the Control of the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

The Department of Epidemiology is proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement and valuable contributions to epidemiological research and society.

Warmest congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎊

10/09/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Zoom Q&A session!

Assoc. Prof. Wit Wichaidit from the Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, is hosting a Zoom Q&A session for prospective international M.S. & Ph.D. students in his personal capacity.

Time: Friday, September 18, 2026
07:00 PM Bangkok (GMT+7)

09:00 PM Dili (GMT+9)
08:00 PM Beijing (GMT+8)
07:00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)
06:30 PM Naypyidaw (GMT+6:30)
06:00 PM Dhaka (GMT+6)
05:45 PM Kathmandu (GMT+5:45)
05:30 PM New Delhi / Colombo (GMT+5:30)
05:00 PM Islamabad (GMT+5)
03:00 PM Addis Ababa / Nairobi (GMT+3)
01:00 PM Abuja (GMT+1)
09:00 AM Brasilia (GMT-3)
07:00 AM Lima (GMT-5)

Link: https://lnkd.in/gqNhTFeA
Meeting ID: 811 5585 0303
Passcode: 123456

What can you ask?
1. Academic Programs: International M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Epidemiology
2. Funding: Scholarships and financial support for international students
3. Research: What we currently work on, and thesis research of current students and alumni
4. Life in Thailand: Studying and living in Hat Yai, Thailand

Everyone is welcome. See you there!



Disclaimers: Written by Wit Wichaidit. Image created with AI assistance. Not an official statement by the Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, or Prince of Songkla University.

10/09/2026

Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence: Welcome Home, PSU-EPI Alumni! 🏛️💙

To celebrate four decades of our department's legacy (1986–2026), the Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, warmly invites all alumni across every generation to return to our academic home for the PSU-EPI Alumni Conference.

Join fellow graduates to celebrate four decades of impact, empower our academic network, and exchange cutting-edge knowledge under the theme: “Shaping the Future of Medicine and Public Health: Integrating Epidemiology into the Changing World.”

📅 Date: 6–7 November 2026
📍 Venue: Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand

🚨 Extended Registration Deadline: 30 September 2026

Scan the QR code to register or click: https://medipe2.psu.ac.th/alumni/
Inquiries: [email protected] | +66 (0)74-451165-6

07/09/2026

Our lecturer is hosting a Zoom Q&A session!

Assoc. Prof. Wit Wichaidit from the Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, is hosting a Zoom Q&A session for prospective international M.S. & Ph.D. students in his personal capacity.

Join us & connect with our faculty directly
What can you ask?
1. Academic Programs: International M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Epidemiology
2. Funding: Scholarships and financial support for international students
3. Research: What we currently work on, and thesis research of current students and alumni
4. Life in Thailand: Studying and living in Hat Yai, Thailand

We want to hear from you first!

Let us know the day of the week and the Thailand standard time (GMT+7) that you prefer. Please also feel free to ask questions below, and they’ll be given priority during the session 👇

We’ll announce the Zoom date + link based on your response.



Disclaimers: Written by Aliya Ayub. Image created with AI assistance. Not an official statement by the Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, or Prince of Songkla University.

Links
🔗 Department Website: https://medipe2.psu.ac.th/
🔗 MS (Epidemiology): https://lnkd.in/gScRsvMj
🔗 PhD (Epidemiology): https://lnkd.in/gMVdaBmE
🔗 page: https://lnkd.in/g9u-fNSW
🔗 Application: https://lnkd.in/gQWHXYbM
🔗 PSU Admission & Testing Center: https://lnkd.in/gu2SHNtY
🔗 International Affairs Officer, Ms. Anyawadee Limwachirachot: [email protected]

04/09/2026

ขอแสดงความยินดี

ศ. นพ.วีระศักดิ์ จงสู่วิวัฒน์วงศ์
ประธานหลักสูตรระบาดวิทยานานาชาติ คณะแพทยศาสตร์

ได้รับการสนับสนุนทุนต่อเนื่องเพิ่มอีก 5 ปี ตั้งแต่ พ.ศ. 2569–2574 จาก The Fogarty International Center, US-NIH
ในโครงการ “การฝึกอบรมการวิจัยและสร้างความเข้มแข็งสถาบันด้านการวิจัยวัณโรคในประเทศรายได้ต่ำและปานกลางในเอเซียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ ระยะที่ 3”

#สงขลานครินทร์

มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ ขอแสดงความยินดี

ศ. นพ.วีระศักดิ์ จงสู่วิวัฒน์วงศ์
ประธานหลักสูตรระบาดวิทยานานาชาติ คณะแพทยศาสตร์

ได้รับการสนับสนุนทุนต่อเนื่องเพิ่มอีก 5 ปี ตั้งแต่ พ.ศ. 2569–2574 จาก The Fogarty International Center, US-NIH
ในโครงการ “การฝึกอบรมการวิจัยและสร้างความเข้มแข็งสถาบันด้านการวิจัยวัณโรคในประเทศรายได้ต่ำและปานกลางในเอเซียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ ระยะที่ 3”

#สงขลานครินทร์

01/09/2026

⏳ 65 DAYS TO GO! | PSU-EPI ALUMNI CONFERENCE 2026
The countdown has officially begun! 🎉

Only 65 days remain until the PSU-EPI Alumni Conference 2026, under the theme:

“Shaping the Future of Medicine and Public Health: Integrating Epidemiology into the Changing World”

📅 6–7 November 2026
📍 Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand

Join us as we bring together alumni, academics, researchers, healthcare professionals, and public health practitioners to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and explore the evolving role of epidemiology in shaping the future of medicine and public health.

✨ Save the Date and stay tuned for more updates!

28/08/2026

The Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University cordially invites all alumni to return to our academic home for the 3rd PSU Alumni Conference.🥰🥳
Date: 6–7 November 2026
Venue: Prince of Songkla University
Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen connections, share knowledge, and explore new collaborations.
Read more 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

The Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University cordially invites all alumni to return to our academic home for the 3rd PSU Alumni Conference.🥰🥳

Date: 6–7 November 2026

Venue: Prince of Songkla University

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen connections, share knowledge, and explore new collaborations.

Read more 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

27/08/2026

The Fogarty International Center, US- National Institutes of Health has agreed to support the project “TB/MDR-TB Research Training and Capacity Strengthening for LMICs in Southeast Asia Phase III” to Professor Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, Curriculum Chairman of the International Programme for Graduate Study in Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University (PSU) for another 5 years, from 2026 to 2031.🌟
This is a renewal of the same project of Phase I and II, 2015-2020 and 2020-2026, respectively. The Low- and Middle-Income countries (LMICs) in the past two phases included Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia. The new phase has extended the collaboration to include Vietnam.
The first two phases focused on training researchers at PhD, MSc and short course level. The new phase has shifted the emphasis to training postdoctoral fellows. The PhD and Master students usually spend at least two-third of their study period at PSU and the remaining period to collect data based at their home institutes. The postdoc fellows under this Phase III project, in contrast, will spend most of their time in their countries, not just to do research but also to facilitate local capacity strengthening process under the guidance and supervision of mentors from PSU and partners from other institutions in Thailand and USA. The improvement in research capacity will eventually support to END TB, a global endeavour🥳👏🥰

27/08/2026

Comparison of Job Posting vs. MS (Epidemiology) Curriculum - Thailand edition

Epidemiologists are trained to analyze health data and make reports, traditionally at public health departments and research institutes. However, the same skills also make them valuable assets in the pharmaceutical and insurance industries.

At the Department of Epidemiology at Prince of Songkla University, our MS (Epidemiology) program requires students to undertake a group project with a week-long field data collection in southern Thailand during Year 1. During Year 2, the program requires students to publish at least one conference paper from their thesis work. Many students also submit additional manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals. These processes build the students' R and writing skills.

My assessments are as shown in the image.

For more details regarding our programs, please see the links and email below. Please let us know your questions and thoughts in the comments.


Disclaimers: Written by Wit Wichaidit. Views are my own. Image created with AI assistance. Not an official statement by the Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, or Prince of Songkla University.

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25/08/2026

The Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University cordially invites all alumni to return to our academic home for the 3rd PSU Alumni Conference.🥰🥳

Date: 6–7 November 2026

Venue: Prince of Songkla University

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen connections, share knowledge, and explore new collaborations.

Read more 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻