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 glocal 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.
Core 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.
4. assess and accredit programs, medical education institutions and medical education standards.
5. administer assessment system and process for the accreditation of programs, medical education institutions and medical education standards.
6. appoint sub-committees to fulfill IMEAc’s responsibilities.
7. 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;
2. Determine the standards and criteria for the assessment of programs, medical education institutes, and medical education standards.
3. Provide accreditation for assessors of medical education standards.
4. 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.
5. Appoint sub-committees/working teams/working groups to carry out IMEAc’s responsibilities.
6. issue announcements and regulations relating to IMEAc.
7. endorse budget and expenditure as well as annual report to submit to the Consortium of Thai Medical Schools.
8. 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
Assistant Professor Somchai Sunthornlohanakul
Member
Assistant Professor Chiroj Soorapanth
Member
Office
Professor Pongsak Wannakrairot
Director
Associate Professor Somchai Yongsiri
Duputy Director 1
Assistant Professor Chairoj Soorapanth
Duputy Director 2
Mr. Thammasan Prathammasan
Secretary
Ms. Manatsawee Chiachai
Accreditation Coordinator
