Our Organization

The IMEAc was established since 2016 as an autonomous entity within the Consortium of Thai Medical Schools (COTMES).

Our vision, mission and core values 

Vision

Better global medical education for and by better healthcare.

Mission

Accrediting medical education in medical education institutes in Thailand and in the region using international standards integrated with local context.

Values: THAI

Transparency and Trust
Heartiness
Accountability and Fairness
Integrity

The IMEAc has the following responsibilities:

  1. collaborate with the Consortium of Thai Medical Schools, medical education institutions and related entities in developing medical education standards as well as accreditation components and indicators in accordance with the criteria and methods of international standards, adopted by the Thai Medical Council and approved by the Office of the Higher Education Commission.
  2. develop, provide training and advice on medical education standards to medical education institutions and related entities.
  3. develop, train and manage the register of assessors in medical education standards.
  1. assess and accredit programs, medical education institutions and medical education standards.
  2. administer assessment system and process for the accreditation of programs, medical education institutions and medical education standards.
  3. appoint sub-committees to fulfill IMEAc’s responsibilities.
  4. perform any other duty as assigned by the Consortium of Thai Medical Schools.

Executive Board

Associate Professor
Nantana Sirisup
President

 

Profesor Emeritus Avudh Srisukri

Member

 

Profesor Emeritus Amorn Leelarasmi

Member

 

Associate Professor Arnuparp Lekhakula

Member

 

Professor Prasit Watanapa

Member

 

Associate Professor Soranit Siltharm

Member

 

Associate Professor Ornsiri Cheunsuang

Member

 

Ms. Porntip Kanchananiyot

Member

 

Mr. Sombat Rungratsamee

Member

 

Professor Pongsak Wannakrairot

Member and secretary

The Executive Board shall comprise the following:

  1. One (1) representative from the Medical Council of Thailand
  2. One (1) representative from the Office of the Higher Education Commission
  3. Two (2) representatives from the Consortium of Thai Medical Schools
  4. Up to five (5) experts appointed by the Consortium of Thai Medical Schools
  5. IMEAc Director

Authority of the Executive Board

The Executive Board shall have the following responsibilities:

  1. Determine the assessment system, framework and methods for the accreditation of programs, medical education institutes, and medical education standards in Thailand and overseas, in line with the international standards;
  1. Determine the standards and criteria for the assessment of programs, medical education institutes, and medical education standards.
  2. Provide accreditation for assessors of medical education standards.
  3. Certify the results of assessment of programs, medical education institutes, and medical education standards; and submit the results to the Thai Medical Council and the Office of the Higher Education Commission for approval.
  4. Appoint sub-committees/working teams/working groups to carry out IMEAc’s responsibilities.
  5. issue announcements and regulations relating to IMEAc.
  6. Endorse budget and expenditure as well as annual report to submit to the Consortium of Thai Medical Schools.
  7. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Consortium of Thai Medical Schools.

Administrative Committee

Professor Pongsak Wannakrairot

Director

 

Professor Emeritus Khunying Kobchitt Limpaphayom

Advisor

Associate Professor Prasobsri Ungthavorn

Advisor

Associate Professor Nantana Sirisup

Advisor

Professor Juraiporn Somboonwong

Member

Associate Professor Nonglak Kanitsap

Member

Associate Professor Nuthapong Ukarapol

Member

 

Associate Professor Somchai Yongsiri

Member

 

Associate Professor Somchai Sunthornlohanakul

Member

Assistant Professor Chiroj Soorapanth

Member

Office

Professor Pongsak Wannakrairot

Director

Associate Professor Somchai Yongsiri

Deputy director 1

Assistant Professor Chiroj Soorapanth

Deputy director 2

 

Mr. Thammasan Prathammasan
Secretary

 

Ms. Manatsawee Chiachai

Accreditation Coordinator

 

Contact us

Please drop us email to submit your inquiries at contact@imeac.org. We will contact you back shortly.

Complaints

The complain is confidential, please send email direct to pongsakchula@gmail.com