Zaw Wai Soe
Professor Zaw Wai Soe is a Burmese orthopaedics surgeon, physician, and professor who currently serves as Rector of the University of Medicine 1, Yangon since 20 May 2015. He previously served as Rector of the University of Medicine 2, Yangon from 2014 to 2015. He is also the task force leader for reform process of 16 health related universities in Myanmar.Career
Zaw graduated with M.B.,B.S from University of Medicine 2, Yangon in 1986. And then, he served as a civil assistant surgeon for 3 year in Myingan District Hospital. After coming back from UK since 2000, he worked in Orthropaedic Department of Yangon General Hospital, Yangon Orthopaedic Hospital. He was appointed as Rector of the University of Medicine 2, Yangon in 2014.
Zaw Wai Soe is the chairman of the Myanmar University Rectors Committee. On 20 May 2015, Zaw was appointed as Rector of the University of Medicine 1, Yangon. He is one of the key founders of spine Surgery and Emergency Medicine in Myanmar.
