10th KKU International Emergency Medicine Challenge Concludes 12 Teams from Three Countries Showcase High-Level Emergency Medicine Skills

13 February 2026
12:53

On 6–10 February 2026, the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University (KKU), organised the 10th Khon Kaen University International Challenge of Emergency Medicine and Related Basic Sciences (10th KKU ICEM 2026). This significant event served as a crucial platform gathering 12 teams of exceptional medical students, featuring representatives from leading medical schools in Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines. The challenge provided an opportunity for participants to test their knowledge and abilities while exchanging academic experiences at the Mittraphap Meeting Room, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

Associate Professor Pattarapong Makarawate, M.D., MSc, FHRS, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, reflected on the challenge, noting that hosting the event for the tenth time demonstrates the faculty’s consistent dedication and commitment to promoting academic excellence in emergency medicine. Furthermore, it strengthens collaborative networks among medical educational institutions at the international level, particularly within the Asian region.

“This competition also reflects the remarkable dedication, creative energy, and outstanding potential of our emerging medical professionals,” Associate Professor Pattarapong stated. He added that the event received comprehensive support from the Division of Emergency Medicine, the faculty members, and all related units. Beyond the competition itself, this forum provides a vital space for building friendships, exchanging knowledge, and sharing expertise among medical students from diverse nations, which will ultimately foster sustainable international academic collaboration in the future.

Competition Results

The team category competition concluded with the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, securing the championship title.

The results for the runners-up were as follows:

First Runner-up: Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.
Second Runner-up: Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University.
Third Runner-up: Faculty of Medicine, Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (FEU-NRMF) from the Philippines.