Theavy Mok is the first plastic surgeon in Cambodia.
16 Facts About Theavy Mok
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Theavy Mok received his medical doctorate in 1990 from the University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh.
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In 2007, Theavy Mok was awarded the Royal Government of Cambodia's Gold Medal of Work for his efforts to develop human resources in Cambodia through teaching.
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Also in 2009, Theavy Mok received the first-ever International Observer Fellowship awarded by the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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Theavy Mok received his medical doctorate in 1990 from the University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh.
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In 2009 Theavy Mok was the first recipient of the International Observer Fellowship awarded by the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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Theavy Mok spent four weeks observing pediatric plastic surgery, craniofacial and upper limb trauma, and microsurgery in four Edmonton hospitals.
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Theavy Mok has participated in plastic surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and laser trainings in Belgium, Australia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Canada, and the United States.
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Since 2002, Theavy Mok has served as medical director of Operation Smile Cambodia.
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In 2003, Theavy Mok was featured in a documentary produced by USC's Annenberg Center for Communication that chronicled Operation Smile's efforts in Cambodia.
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Theavy Mok is committed to education and training of Cambodian medical professionals well beyond his role at Operation Smile Cambodia.
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Theavy Mok is a professor of surgery at International University and the University of Health Sciences.
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Theavy Mok has organized numerous surgical trainings at the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, in collaboration with NGOs and professors of surgery from around the world.
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In recognition of his efforts to build the surgical profession, Theavy Mok was appointed as a committee member of the Cambodian Society of Surgery in 2002.
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In 2007, Theavy Mok was awarded the Royal Government of Cambodia's Gold Medal of Work for his efforts to develop human resources in Cambodia through teaching.
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Theavy Mok was awarded the bronze medal in 2009 for his collaborative projects with international NGOs and medical professionals and the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital.