Dr. SOEURN Visal
UP has many opportunities for UP dental students to go on international exchange programs and conferences. Here are just some of the programs and conferences on offer in 2020:
1. Japan – Denriche exchange program – 2 students
2. Japan – Hiroshima University science exchange program – 1-2 students
3. Khon Ken University, Thailand – Up to 10 students, once or twice during year – 1-2 weeks
4. Mahidol University, Thailand – up to 2 students – 1 month exchange program
5. Universitas Indonesia – up to 5 students – 1 week
6. Mahsa University, Malaysia – up to 6 students – 1 week
7. Universiti Technology Mara – up to 10 students – 1 week
8. University of New England (USA) – 2 students – 2 weeks
9. Australia – James Cook University – 2 students – 1-2 weeks
10. Australia – AHHA exchange program (may include time at Sydney Uni) – 2 students – 1-2 weeks
11. Rotary Program to Taiwan – 2nd group to be confirmed – at National Yang-Ming University
12. IDCMR (International Dental Collaboration of the Mekong River Region) conference – Indonesia
13. SEAADE (Southeast Asian Association of Dental Education) conference – Thailand
Some of these programs are fully or partially funded. Exchanges provide a wonderful opportunity for students to learn at some of the best overseas dental schools, experience new places and new cultures, and share their own experiences with others. UP is well on the way to having most dental students participate in an overseas conference or exchange program, and presently over half our students have taken part. In addition, students who have completed year 1 can apply to join the 4-year international dentistry program at Hiroshima University.
