longwoodguy74 Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 I am aware of the high quality & low cost of medical services in Thailand. That being said, does anybody know of farangs working in the medical profession in thailand? I am aware of the opportunities that exist for farang doctors with NGOs operating in thailand, but was curious as to what other options may exist in the more mainstream medical sector - perhaps even within the business/management area of healthcare? Any info would be gratefully received. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 I think maybe accreditation could be an issue. That said I know that unless you are a internationally respected surgeon or specialist it may be difficult. However the best way is to probably do some work with an NGO or some other organization and make the right connections. Certain places are always looking for trained medics. You may even need to think about doing some voluntary work to get a foot in the door. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longwoodguy74 Posted January 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 bust1 said:I think maybe accreditation could be an issue. That said I know that unless you are a internationally respected surgeon or specialist it may be difficult. However the best way is to probably do some work with an NGO or some other organization and make the right connections. Certain places are always looking for trained medics. You may even need to think about doing some voluntary work to get a foot in the door. Good Luck. thanks for the advice, bust1. i'll keep looking into this. cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Stay in touch as I have some connections in the volantary area should you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longwoodguy74 Posted January 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 bust1 said:Stay in touch as I have some connections in the volantary area should you need them. Will do and thanks again. By any chance will you be around any time in Feb? If so, i'd be happy to buy you a beer. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hi, Not sure, but I think that many of these jobs may be on the restricted list, i.e. only available to Thai nationals. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Maybe. Have to go to Italy late Feb early Mar and will definately be stopping into see my Beautiful BG (Burma Girl) just to clarify. More than happy to catch up. Think there's a board meeting on around then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 I think it solely depends on your technical qualifications.. You would be able to get work if you are a doctor or a nurse working for a NGO but it would probably be in an undesired rural area like on a border or multi country type work.. I seriously doubt as someone mentioned the restricted list one say could be regular a lab or rad tech or a RN in bkk or phuket. That being said, i did know a county coroner pathologist/MD who was asked to come and set up a program for the BKK police. He turned them down... As to a non-tech position work, i think far and few between. Again, restrictions but if creative by setting up your own H.C. business, it might fly. That being said, the CEO of Bum Hospital is an american who once headed up USC medical center or something down there in La La land.. But i think that is rare indeed to have foreigners in H. C. management positions... PM because i myself would love to get involved looking at H. C. business opportunitites here especially like occ med, home care, long-term care, HMO-PPO models, acute care JCAHO accreditation consulting, etc Remember, LOS is not the complex, mature H.C. industry that exists in America or other western countries which could actually be the opportunity you are looking for given the direction (meaning following the western medical model) of health care here...... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ckrisg Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 There are quite a few farangs working at Bumingrad, mainly in managemnet and training, also a few doctors. I applied for a position there last year but was unsuccessful, I dont have much of an insight into the structure but there are limited opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longwoodguy74 Posted January 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 What kind of posting were you applying for Ckrisg? Clinical or management? Sounds very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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