The School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University, launched the "Inter-professional Education (IPE) 2026: Human Resource Development for the Future" project on Saturday, 28 March 2026, at Pa Tueng Hot Springs. The opening ceremony was co-presided over by the President of the Pa Tueng Subdistrict Administrative Organization and the Dean of the School of Health Science.
A keynote panel discussion, "Promoting Sustainable Health Strengthening," featured a comprehensive progress report on the "Model Community Project (2022-2026)" presented by Ajarn Panupong Pattarachao. The session included insightful perspectives and recommendations from the President of Pa Tueng SAO and the Dean, followed by an engaging Q&A and knowledge exchange session with the community.
Faculty members led students from four professional fields—Public Health, Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, and Sports and Health Science—to provide integrated health services to local residents and students, including:
- Preliminary health screenings and assessments.
- Body composition analysis and physical fitness testing.
- Vision efficiency assessments.
- Demonstrations and workshops on producing simple water filtration systems.
The IPE 2025 project bridges academic instruction and community service, empowering students to develop essential future skills while enhancing the health of model communities. These initiatives will continue throughout the academic year, concluding with a final assessment data feedback session for the target community.
