Department of Epidemiology, Prince of Songkla University

24/07/2026

Prof. Tippawan Liabsuetrakul attend the 11th TICA connect , Thailand -United Nations Partnership For Inclusive and Sustainable Future through South-South and Triangular Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs .✨👏🏻

24/07/2026

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24/07/2026

The skills in epidemiology that AI cannot replace

The rise of generative AI and shifts in the global health landscape are, understandably, being read by many epidemiology students as unprecedented challenges. Graduate training in epidemiology equips its graduates for jobs in real-world data analytics, pharmaceutical research, and evidence-based decision-making. AI accelerates work, but it is limited by the material on which it was trained. It handles routine tasks with established patterns well, e.g., coding and translation, but there are skills it cannot readily replace. These include:

* Contextualization: Is a given research topic suitable for the location where data will be collected? Is the wording of a question or sentence appropriate for the target audience?

* Extending ideas: What components of a topic or domain of interest have not yet been explored?

* Reflection: What are the biases and limitations in the presented data? How should future studies address them within the constraints of the setting?

Answering these questions requires an understanding of research methodology, but also of the environments and human experiences that shape it, most of which are absent from the data that trains AI models. The most effective way to develop that judgement is real-world experience in data collection, analysis, and presentation. A time-efficient way to do so is an MS or PhD thesis in epidemiology that produces tangible outputs: a thesis, publications, and annotated R code. A full-time program ensures this happens with proper supervision.

At Prince of Songkla University, our MS and PhD programs in Epidemiology are taught in English and include training in R, epidemiologic methods, real data analysis, scientific writing, and thesis-based research. Details in the links below.

Disclaimers: Written by Wit Wichaidit, edited by AI. Views are my own. 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]

23/07/2026

The Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, proudly congratulates Professor Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong on receiving the International Science and Technology Cooperation Award at the 2025 Yunnan Province Science and Technology Awards, conferred by the People's Government of Yunnan Province, China.

This prestigious recognition honors his outstanding contributions to international scientific and technological collaboration.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! 🥳🥰👏

16/07/2026

The Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine at Prince of Songkla University (PSU) is proud to have successfully hosted The 20th Postgraduate Forum on Health Systems and Policies (PGF 2026), held on 13–14 July 2026 at the Conference Center, Faculty of Medicine, PSU. This landmark 20th edition brought together leading public health minds from across Southeast Asia—including our prominent network partners Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)—to deliberate on the critical directive: "Strengthening Health Systems for Global Health Security and Equity."

✨ Key Highlights from the Forum:
+ Expert Plenaries: High-level dialogues spanning primary healthcare infrastructure, digital health innovations, and strategies for resilient universal health coverage.
+ Regional Evidence: Over 40 impactful research presentations evaluating complex health policy and epidemiological challenges across Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
+ Cross-Border Impact: Deepened academic collaborations aimed at bridging empirical evidence with real-world health systems implementation.

By translating data into actionable strategies, this forum continues to serve as a vital engine for regional policy reform. We extend our deepest gratitude to all international delegates, keynote speakers, and network partners for making this event a resounding success. Together, we are shaping a more resilient and equitable future for global health.🥳👩‍💼👨‍💼

13/07/2026

The Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University is delighted to welcome all participants to the 20th Postgraduate Forum on Health Systems and Policies (PGF 2026).

📅 13–14 July 2026
📍 Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Hat Yai Campus, Songkhla, Thailand

Over the next two days, we look forward to engaging discussions, sharing innovative research, exchanging valuable experiences, and strengthening collaborations to advance health systems for a healthier and more equitable future.

We wish you an inspiring and rewarding conference, and hope you enjoy both the academic program and the warm hospitality of Hat Yai.

08/07/2026

Welcome The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on 8July 2026 under project The “ Special Topics in Public health I- Health Promotion Field Studies ✨🎉

30/06/2026

📢 Having trouble with your research? Our Research Consultation Clinic is here to help!

We provide consultation and support throughout every stage of the research process:

✅ Proposal development
✅ Sample size calculation
✅ Database design
✅ Data analysis
✅ Manuscript writing
✅ Proofreading

✨ Our faculty members and biostatisticians from the Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, are ready to help you enhance the quality of your research and achieve international standards. 💙

👩🏻‍⚕️ Available exclusively for staff of the Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

🗓️ Schedule your research consultation today by scanning the QR code in the image.

📍 Research Consultation Clinic
6th Floor, Research, Innovation and Medical Technology Transfer Building, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

📞 Tel. +66 74 451165 ext. 2

13/06/2026

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10/06/2026

Welcome to the Department of Epidemiology!

The Orientation Day for Academic Year 2026 on 10 June 2026. We are delighted to welcome our new students✨