Organization

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

 Vision, mission and core values

 Vision: Medical education accreditation to be recognized nationally and internationally

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

Core Values: FAITH

Fairness
Accountability
Integrity
Transparency
Heartiness

Executive Board

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.

Executive Board

President:

Associate Professor Nantana Sirisup

Members:
        
From Left to right, top to bottom
1. Profesor Emeritus Avudh Srisukri
2. Profesor Emeritus Amorn Leelarasmi
3. Associate Professor Arnuparp Lekhakula 
4. Professor Doctor Prasit Watanapa
5. Associate Professor Soranit Siltharm
6. Associate Professor Doctor Ornsiri Cheunsuang 
7. Ms. Porntip Kanchananiyot
8. Mr. Sombat  rungratsamee

Member and secretary:


Professor Pongsak Wannakrairot

Administrative Committee

Director:

Professor Pongsak Wannakrairot

Advisor:
  
1. Professor Emeritus Khunying Kobchitt Limpaphayom
2. Associate Professor Prasobsri Ungthavorn
3. Associate Professor Nantana Sirisup

Member:
     
1. Professor Juraiporn Somboonwong
2. Associate Professor Nonglak Kanitsap
3. Associate Professor Nuthapong Ukarapol
4. Associate Professor Somchai Yongsiri
5. Assistant Professor Somchai Sunthornlohanakul
6. Assistant Professor Chiroj Soorapanth

Office

Director: 

Professor Pongsak Wannakrairot

Deputy Director1: 

Associate Professor Somchai Yongsiri

Deputy Director2: 

Assistant Professor Chairoj Soorapanth

Secretary: 

Mr. Thammasan Prathammasan

Accreditation Coordinator

Ms. Manatsawee Chiachai