BUGRAD x BCH Organizes "Mini MBA: InnovateMed Final Pitching" - A Platform Showcasing the Potential of New Generation Leaders in the Healthcare Industry
Bangkok University Graduate School (BUGRAD) and the Research and Educational Innovation Development Division, in collaboration with Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Company Limited (BCH), organized the "Mini MBA: InnovateMed Final Pitching" event on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Banquet Room in the Tourism Tower building at Bangkok University. This event served as a showcase platform for students in the Mini MBA: InnovateMed – Sustainable Healthcare Management program, a curriculum focused on developing management skills in the healthcare industry through Work-Based Learning & Coaching approaches that can be practically applied in organizations.
The event was honored by the presence of Dr.Supong Limtanakool, Executive Vice President for External Affairs, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somporn Hanpanich, M.D., Chairman of BCH, who jointly opened the ceremony and congratulated the program participants.
On the Final Pitching stage, students presented their work to a distinguished panel of judges including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somporn Hanpanich, M.D., Chairman of BCH; Dr. Pornlak Hanpanich, M.D., Deputy Managing Director of Operations at BCH; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sasiprapha Panthanasoei, Dean of Graduate School; and Dr. Sumethi Wongsakdi, Director of the Master of Business Administration Program. The event was also graced by executives from the BCH network who participated and observed closely, including Assoc. Prof. Piya Netravichien, M.D., Director of Kasemrad Hospital Prachachuen; Prof. Adisorn Patradul, M.D., Director of World Medical Hospital; Surapan Taweewikayakarn, M.D., Director and Managing Director of Kasemrad Hospital International Rattanathibet; and executives from all 17 BCH network hospitals.
The closing ceremony and certificate presentation to graduates was honored by Dr. Supong Limthanakul as the certificate presenter, with Asst. Prof.Dr.Sasiprapa Phanthanasaewee Dean, Graduate School, announcing the graduates' names.
Bangkok University Graduate School continues to be committed to collaborating with the business sector in designing curricula to create new generation leaders capable of handling changes in the healthcare system and driving organizations toward true sustainability.
