Category: Doctor

  • Khin Nyo Thet

    by Hla Min, U Osadha & Thor Aye

    Update : May 2026

    Summer Dhamma School
    Dr. Khin Nyo Thet
    Dr. Lyn Swe Aye, Dr. Khin Nyo Thet, Mimi Thabyay and Thor

    Farewell Dhamma Talk for co-founder of Aye-Thet Scholarship

    by Ashin Osadha

    အေး+သက်မိခင်ကြီးအတွက် နောက်ဆုံး နှုတ်ဆက်တရား

    မနေ့က မနက်ပိုင်းမှာ မကျန်းမာတာ ကြာပြီဖြစ်တဲ့ ဒကာမကြီး ဒေါက်တာ ဒေါ်ခင်ညိုသက်ဆီ သွားပြီး ပရိတ်ရွတ်ပါတယ်။ ပြီးခဲ့တဲ့ ၂-ရက်လောက်က တယ်လို့ ပင့်ထားတာပါ။ ဒကာမကြီးနဲ့ ကျုပ်က ပုဂ္ဂိုလ်ရေး ရင်းနှီးမှုရှိသလို သူသိချင်တဲ့ တရားတွေကိုလဲ မေးလေ့ရှိပါတယ်။

    တကယ်တော့ ဒေါက်တာလင်းဆွေအေးနဲ့ ‌ဒေါက်တာ ဒေါ်ခင်ညိုသက်တို့ လင်မယားက ကျုပ်အမေရိကားရောက်ပြီး သိပ်မကြာခင်မှာ စတင် ရင်းနှီးခွင့် ရခဲ့ပါတယ်။ အကြောင်းကတော့ ကျုပ်က နွေရာသီမှာ ကလေးတွေ စာသင်ပေးလို့ပါ။

    ဆရာတော် ဦးသီလာနန္ဒက ၁၉၇၉-မှာ အမေရိကားကို ရောက်ပါတယ်။ ရောက်ခါစမှာ ဆရာတော်က လူကြီးတွေအတွက်ပဲ တရားဟော, တရားပြ လုပ်နိုင်ပါတယ်။ ကလေးတွေကို မသင်နိုင်သေးပါဘူး။ ဒီတော့ မြန်မာမိသားစုတွေက မွေးတဲ့ ကလေး တွေဟာ ဗုဒ္ဓဘာသာနဲ့ ဝေးကုန်ပါတယ်။ ဒီကလေးတွေ အနာဂတ်မှာ ဘာသာတရားနဲ့ ဝေးသွားမှာကို သူတို့ ဇနီးမောင်နှံက စိုးရိမ်မိကြပါတယ်။ ဒါနဲ့ သူတို့က “အေး+သက်ဖေါင်ဒေးရှင်း”ဆိုပြီး တည်ထောင်ကာ ငွေများမ,တည် လှုဒါန်းခဲ့ပါတယ်။ အဲသလို အေး+သက်ဖေါင်ဒေးရှင်းကို စတင်တည်ထောင်သူမို့ “အေး+သက်မိခင်ကြီး”လို့ ခေါ်လိုက်တာပါ။ သူတို့တည်ထောင် ခဲ့တဲ့ နွေရာသီ ဗုဒ္ဓဘာသာ သင်တန်းကိုတော့ ၁၉၉၁-ခုနှစ်မှာ စတင်ခဲ့ပါတယ်။ ဒါက သမိုင်းကြောင်းလေး စပ်မိလို့ ပြောလိုက် တာပါ။

    နေမကောင်းတာ ကြာပြီဆိုတော့ ဒကာမကြီးဟာ အိပ်ရာပေါ်မှာ လဲနေလိမ့်မယ်လို့ ထင်ခဲ့တာပါ။ အိမ်ရောက်တော့ ဧည့်ခန်းမှာ မျက်နှာကြည်ကြည်လင်လင်နဲ့ ထိုင်နေတာ တွေ့ရလို့ ကျုပ် အံ့သြသွားတယ်။ တကယ်တော့ ဒကာမကြီးက ကင်ဆာရောဂါ ၃-ကြိမ် ဖြစ်ထားတာပါ။ ဒါကြောင့် ကျုပ်နဲ့တွေ့တိုင်း “တပည့်တော်က သေရွာပြန်ဘုရာ့”လို့ အမြဲတမ်း ပြောပါတယ်။ အဲ… ဒါပေမဲ့ အခုတခါတော့ သူ့ကိုယ်သူလဲ သိနေသလိုပဲဗျ။ ဘေးနားက သူ့သားသမီးတွေကလဲ မျက်နှာ မကောင်းကြဘူး။ ကြိုသိနေပုံပါဘဲ။ အနည်းငယ် စကားပြောပြီးတော့ သီလပေးကာ ဗောဇ္စျင်သုတ်နဲ့ ပရိတ်တော်များ ရွတ်ဖတ်ပေးပါတယ်။ ပြီးတော့ အချိန်အခါနဲ့ သင့်တော်မဲ့ နကုလပိတာ ဒကာကြီးကို ဘုရားဟောတဲ့ “ကိုယ်သာ နာစေ, စိတ် မနာစေနဲ့”ဆိုတဲ့ တရားလေးကို အကျယ်ချဲ့ပြီး ဟောပေးပါတယ်။ အခုချိန်ဟာ လက်ရှိဘဝခန္ဓာလဲ မတွယ်တာအောင်, နာကျင်မှုကြောင့်လဲ ဒေါသမဖြစ်အောင် တရားနှလုံးသွင်းတတ်ဖို့ လိုကြောင်း၊ တွယ်တာမှု တဏှာနဲ့ အလိုမကျမှု ဒေါမနဿက လွတ်အောင် နှလုံးသွင်းနိုင်ရင် စိတ်ဟာ အစွန်းနှစ်ဖက်က လွတ်မြောက်သွားကြောင်း၊ ဒါကိုပဲ မဇ္စျိမပဋိပဒါကျင့်စဉ်ဟု ခေါ်ကြောင်း၊ မဇ္စျိမကျင့်စဉ်ဆိုတာမဂ္ဂင်လမ်းပင်ဖြစ်ကြောင်း၊ မဂ္ဂင်လမ်းဆိုတာ ချုပ်ငြိမ်းမှု နိရောဓကို ဦးတည်နေကြောင်း… စသဖြင့် တရားရေအေးနဲ့ သောကအပူတွေ တခဏလောက်ပဲ ငြိမ်းစေတော့ဆိုပြီး ဟောပြပေးလိုက်ပါတယ်။

    တရားနာပြီး သူကိုယ်တိုင် ရေစက်ချ, အမျှဝေပါတယ်။ မြတ်စွာဘုရားက နကုလပိတာ ဒကာကြီးကို တရားတိုလေး ဟောလိုက်တုန်းကလဲ ဒကာကြီးဟာ စိတ်တွေ ပေါ့ပါး သွက်လက်ပြီး မျက်နှာတွေ ကြည်လင်တောက်ပ လာပါသတဲ့။ အဲသလိုပါဘဲ။ ဒကာမကြီးလဲ သူလုပ်ချင်တာလေးကိုလဲ လုပ်လိုက်ရပြီ၊ သူတွေ့ချင်တဲ့ သူနဲ့လဲ တွေ့လိုက်ရပြီ။ သူ့အတွက် အားဆေးတစ်ခွက် ဖြစ်စေမဲ့ တရားလေးလဲ နာလိုက်ရပြီ။ အဲဒါကြောင့်ပဲ စိတ်ရဲ့ ဖိစီးမှုတွေကနေ လွတ်မြောက်ကာ, ကိုယ်ရဲ့ နာကျင်မှုတွေလဲ တဒင်္ဂ ချုပ်ငြိမ်းနေပုံ ရပါတယ်။ တရားဟောပြီးတော့ သူ့မျက်နှာဟာ တိမ်စင်လပမာ သိသိသာသာ ကြည်လင်လာတာကို သတိထားလိုက် မိပါတယ်။ တရားဟောပြီးတော့ သူ့ကို အားပေး, နှုတ်ဆက်ခါ ကျောင်းကို ပြန်လာခဲ့ပါတယ်။

    အဲ…. ဒါပေမဲ့၊ အခု နှုတ်ဆက်လိုက်တာဟာ ကျုပ်အတွက် နောက်ဆုံး နှုတ်ဆက်လိုက်ခြင်း ဆိုတာကိုတော့ မသိလိုက်မိဘူးဗျ။ သူ့ကို လာရောက်အားပေးကြတဲ့ ထဲမှာ ကျုပ်ဟာ နောက်ဆုံးလူတစ်ယောက် ဖြစ်နေလိမ့်မယ် ဆိုတာကိုလဲ မစဉ်းစားမိ ဘူးဗျ။ သူတွေ့ချင်တဲ့ သူ….
    သူလုပ်ချင်တဲ့ အလှု….
    သူနာချင်တဲ့ တရား…
    ဒါလေးတွေကို သူကိုယ်တိုင် လုပ်ခွင့်ရလိုက်ပြီ ဆိုတော့ စိတ်လျှော့လိုက်ပုံ ပေါက်ပါတယ်။

    ညနေခင်းဘက်ရောက်တော့ ဒကာကြီး ဒေါက်တာလင်းဆွေအေးဆီက ဖုန်းဆက်လာတယ်… “အရှင်ဘုရား ပြန်ကြွပြီး သိပ်မကြာခင် နေ့လည်ခင်းမှာတော့ ဒကာမကြီး ငြိမ်သက်စွာနဲ့ ဆုံးသွားပါပြီ ဘုရား”လို့ ဖုန်းဆက်လာပါတယ်။

    ဒကာမကြီးအတွက် နောက်ဆုံး နှုတ်ဆက်တရားလေး ကျေးဇူး ဆပ်လိုက်ရလို့ ကျုပ်တော့ အတော်လေး ကျေနပ်မိပါတယ်။ သူလဲ ဒီကုသိုလ်စိတ်ကြောင့်ပဲ ကောင်းမွန်ရာ သုဂတိဘုံမှာ ရှိနေလိမ့်မယ်လို့ ယုံကြည်မိပါသဗျ။ဓမ္မာနန္ဒကျောင်းမှာ အေး+သက်ဖေါင်း‌ဒေးရှင်းကို စတင်တည်ထောင်ခဲ့တဲ့ ဒကာမကြီး ဒေါက်တာ ဒေါ်ခင်ညိုသက်, မြင့်မြတ်တဲ့ဘဝမှာ ဆက်လက်ကာ သာသနာ ပြုနိုင်ပါစေ…

    အရှင်သြသဓ
    မေလ ၄-ရက်၊ ၂၀၂၁-ခုနှစ်။

    Summer Dhamma School

    Condolences from TBSA

    Dear Aye Family,

    On behalf of TBSA, please allow me to offer our condolences to you and your family on the passing of our inspirational woman, founder of Aye-Thet Scholarship Program, Dr. Khin Nyo Thet.

    I was privileged to meet her occasionally and had a great time socializing with her. She was an amazing woman. Not only she was admired by me but many other people. Every time I met her, she offered me positive energy with encouraging words, her willpower with positive energy was way above many of us. Most importantly, she was a wonderful mom who can see the benefit of youth learning Theravada Buddhism is vital to our USA-born kids.

    Thank you! Ma Ma Nyo. Thank you!

    Many words I can add about her endlessly. I will miss her dearly.Please allow us to send you all our condolences, along with the best memories and sharing of our good deeds to her. May she rest in a better stage of being…

    May she be on the path of Nirvana…
    We share all our merit dedicated to her.
    Sadhu…Sadhu…Sadhu….

    With best regards,
    Daniel Bomya (U Thein Swe, President of TBSA)

    Sad News

    Dr. Khin Nyo Thet passed away peacefully, at her home in the San Francisco Bay Area, surrounded by her husband, Dr. Lyn Swe Aye, and her children, Mimi Thabyay Aye and Thor Wynn Aye, on May 3rd, 2021.

    Born in Rangoon, Burma on Sept. 17, 1946 to Dr. Kyaw Thet and Daw Khin Khin Gyi, she is survived by her brother, Dr. Lyn Aung Thet – (Dr Khin Mae Hla) and predeceased by her elder brother, Lyn Maung Thet, and younger sister, Khin Aye Thet.

    She grew up and was educated in Rangoon, with an interlude in the USA while her parents completed their postgraduate studies at Yale. She graduated from the Institute of Medicine II, Rangoon, and immigrated to the USA, where she specialized in Pediatrics.

    She established a private medical practice in San Jose, California where over several decades, she enjoyed nurturing relationships with generations of patients. Fearless, honest, warm and generous, as a teenager she sang in a girl group on the radio, and she loved to light up the dance floor. She took up competitive tennis, and later pickle ball, leading her teams on to victory. She also loved hosting bridge and mahjong groups.

    She helped many people, both professionally and privately. With her husband, she founded the Aye-Thet Scholarship Fund which sponsors an annual summer camp for children, focusing on Buddhism and Meditation at the Dhammananda Theravada Monastery in Half Moon Bay, California.

    Given current size limitations on gatherings, a family-only service will be held at Skylawn Cemetery in San Mateo. A memorial service may be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the

    Theravada Buddhist Society of America
    (Aye-Thet Scholarship Fund),
    17450 S. Cabrillo Hwy.
    Half Moon Bay,
    CA 94019

    Tribute by Thor Wynn Aye

    **Khin Nyo Thet passed away peacefully, surrounded by her husband, Lyn Swe Aye and her children Mimi Thabyay Aye and Thor Wynn Aye on May 3rd, 2021 in Foster City, California.**

    We’re coming to the end now. We’ve said our I love you’s and have started saying our goodbyes, or if you like, our farewells and until-next-times.

    But while I have you, let me say thank you for all your love, attention, lessons learned and patience along the way. Thank you for fighting all these long years to stay alive.

    Cancer three times in one life? It just doesn’t seem fair. And well it’s not.

    You’re a good person who has spent her life in the service of others. A caretaker and healer of our youth, as a pediatrician. A dedicated, dutiful daughter who sacrificed to care for her mother, no matter the cost. A leader and the center of our Burmese community, helping recent immigrants find work, help, housing and most importantly a connection to their community. You were the mom on the block that gave all my friends hugs, kisses, meals, rides and love. Everybody loved you. And how could they not? We were so lucky to have you.

    You’re the most important person in my life. I cannot imagine a world, my world without you.

    But in the same breath, I see how much pain and suffering you’ve already endured. I can see your energy draining and see that the things that once brought you happiness, are now belabored and joyless.

    I’ll miss your brutally honest feedback, your big warm hugs, your delicious cooking but more than anything, I’ll miss your Unconditional love. No matter what I did, where we were or how long we’d been apart, I knew you’d be thinking about me and missing me too. You’d always support and love me, with no strings attached. I’ve been so blessed to have you in my life.

    But Mom, if you’re ready to go. I’m ready to let you.

    I’ll miss you every day for the rest of my life. Go in peace and with our love and blessings.

    You’ll always be in my heart. I love you.

    Birthday Celebration for Dr. Lyn Aung Thet

    March 16, 2021
    By Dr. Khin Mae Hla

    Ma Ma Shirley and Ko Robert brought home cooked gourmet dinner to Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo’s house for Lyn Aung’s birthday celebration: yummy whole duck roast, French onion soup, ravioli pasta, steamed crab, shrimp scampi, and chocolate cake from the famous Ettores bakery.

    After this most scrumptious lunch we all went to Bayshore park for a stroll and did some bird watching along the shore of the bay. The tide was up so not as many shorebirds were seen like on the previous evening we went by ourselves when there were so many feeding in the flats at low tide.

    My favorite love duet was sung by Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo.

    From Dr. Lyn Swe Aye

    Thank you to all our friends for your unfailing support through the hard times, your kind words and condolences. Friday, when we laid our beloved Nyo to rest, was a sunny day. We had a quiet ceremony. In her life, she found joy and gave joy. Now, peace.

    Messages

    Desiree Tin :

    Lynston, You are such a wonderful husband and so Nyo Nyo found joy and give joy. I’m sure she is resting in peace at a higher abode now. Sharing the merits of the good deeds on her behalf.

    Bo Zaw Win :

    Thadu Thadu Thadu

    Yasmin Vanya :

    My thoughts and prayers with you all during this sad time. Her kindness, generosity and beautiful smile will never be forgotten! Please take care Ko Swe Aye.

    Peggy Nut :

    Thank you to you, Mi Mi and Thor for the tireless care, love, etc you all provided through hard times. It was a joy to see Ma Ma Nyo smiling on the family trips. She is an exceptional human being for all that she did in her life. Everyone will remember MMN and miss her. We are glad that Mi Mi and Thor are living in same State to comfort you. Plus all your wonderful friends are in California are reachable.

    Thethar M Thwe :

    My warm thoughts are with you Uncle Swe Aye, MiMi and Thor, as you are passing through this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

    Yin Mar :

    Please take good care of yourself Uncle Aye. It has been a tough week for you. Auntie is an exceptional person and she will be missed by many. May her spirit rest in peace and may she be somewhere in this universe or at a “Kaung Ya Bone Yauk Ba Ze”. My thoughts and good wishes to you and your family.

    Alison Hong Freeman :

    Nyo was a special woman! We loved spending time with her. Sending our love to you, Mimi and Thor.

    Mra Tun :

    May she Rest In Peace.

    Richard Myint :

    Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family for the past week or so. Life will go on. Stay strong!

    Winsome Tun :

    She gave so much love and joy to family and friends close to her and she deserve peace in a higher abode. Thiri and I donated to the nunnery as well as to 25 old folks living on my Mingaladon estate, rice, oil, milk packets, cookies for Ma Ma yesterday. We already miss her dearly. I would like you, Thapyae and Thor to know that You can count on us whenever you need anything. Please treat us as part of your family.

    Ye Hla :

    Just as family and friends joyfully welcome home, loved one returns afar, their own good deeds welcome those that have performed them as they go from this life to the next! Dhammapada 220

    She used to follow my post on Dhamma
    Birth and rebirth endless rounds, seeking in vain I hastened on find who framed this edifice Birth incessantly! What a misery
    အနေဂဇာတင်ဂါထာ

    Than Than Hman :

    My heartfelt condolences to Ko Swe Aye, Thor n Thabyay. May God bless you all with peace and comfort.

    Marshall Moran :

    Lyn, so sorry for your loss.

    Sherlie Bwa :

    Please take good care of yourself, Ko Swe Aye. We will get-together. We all love you.

    Lay Khine :

    No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss.
    Pleas Accept my Deepest Sympathy.

    Alvin Oak Soe Kha :

    Ma Ma Nyo will be very sadly missed. May Ma Nyo Rest in Peace. Full respect from me, Ko Swe Aye for being a dutiful, loving and supportive husband to Ma Nyo throughout the years.

    Cynthia Tin :

    Ma Nyo had meaningful life. Have no words how much I’m sad. Also no words to say how much I thank both of you.

    Merrylin Zaw-Mon :

    You are so right. She was a very special person that emanated joy and shared it with everyone. That’s why she was loved by many and will be forever missed. I am so grateful I got to spend precious time with you and her. It was a precious gift she left me with. Thinking of you and hope to see you in the near future.

    Ye Gaung :

    Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with you all for your loss! She was our big sister to our family and will be in our memory forever. May she R.I.P.!

    Yi Yi Myint Rossiter :

    Rest in Peace my dear Ma Nyo. I will miss you forever.

    Connie Wu :

    My condolences to you and your family, she was a warrior and will be missed!!

    Aung-Win Chiong :

    Dear KSA, Mimi and Thor, we’re thinking and praying for you all. Ma Nyo was a positive, wonderful and lovely person. Nice to see that you all are so close and caring towards one another. We shall always remember the great times we had at your home, singing, dancing filled with laughter and great foods. Love Winnie and Lam Peng

    Updates

    HLN
    • Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo helped with “Htay Lwin Nyo’s Last Journey”.
    • Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo established “Aye Thet Scholarship”. The program grew to 150+ students attending the Summer Dhamma Camp at Dhammanda Vihara, Half Moon Bay. Ko Swe Aye and Thor have given Guest Lectures at the Camp.
  • Doctors

    by Hla Min

    Update : May 2026

    Dr. Ba Than (1895 – 1971)

    Dr. Ba Than
    • Selected by Matthew Hunter to take the entrance exam to study M.B.,B.S. at Calcutta University;
    • F.R.C.S — Royal College (Edin)
    • F.A.C.S — American College
    • F.I.C.S — International College
    • Police Surgeon
    • MS, RGH (during the Japanese Occupation)
    • Rector, IM (1)
    • Shan Lay (ရှမ်းလေး Soccer)
    • Zwe A Nyeint ဇွဲအငြိမ့်
    • Children : Kyaw Than (Georgie), Khin May Than (Kitty), Khin May Aye (Amy)
    • See book by Dr. Myint Swe
    • See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo

    Dr. U E

    Dr. U E
    • M.B.,B.S.(Rgn.)
    • L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S (Lond.)
    • D.T.M.&H. (Edin.)
    • F.R.C.P (Edin.)
    • Rector, IM(2)
    • Children : Bertie, Shirley, Babsy
    • GBNF
    • See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo

    Dr. Maung Maung Gyi

    Dr. Maung Maung Gyi
    • M.R.C.S. (Eng.)
    • L.R.C.P. (Lond.)
    • Rector, Mandalay IM
    • GBNF
    • See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo

    Dr. Ko Gyi

    • Ophthalmologist
    • Medical Superintendent of EENT Hospital
    • Children : Tin Oo, Glory, Aung Khin, Thein Wai
    • GBNF
    • See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo

    Col. Min Sein

    • Dean, Medical College
    • Spouse : Dr. Daw Yin May
    • Children : Dr. Thein Htut, Tin Tin Aye
    • GBNF

    Dr. Daw Yin May

    • First recipient of Fellowship in three Disciplines
    • MS, Dufferin Hospital
    • Spouse : Col. Min Sein
    • Children : Dr. Thein Htut, Tin Tin Aye
    • GBNF

    Dr. Maung Gale

    • Dean of the Rangoon Medical College from 1959 – 1962
    • Translated Grey’s Anatomy to Burmese and handed over the manuscripts to Dr Norma Saw.
    • GBNF
    • See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo

    Dr. Khin Maung Win

    • Pathologist
    • DG of ME
    • Head of Medical Board to examine those chosen for States Scholarship
    • GBNF
    • See article by Dr. Mg Mg Nyo

    Dr. Mya Tu

    Dr. Mya Tu
    • Founder-Director of Burma Medical Research Institute (BMRI) which later became DMR.
    • Compiled the Magnum Opus (“Who’s who in Medicine in Burma?”) with his spouse Khin Thet Hta.
    • Passed away in Australia
    • See post by Dr. TOKM

    Dr. Tin U

    • Initiated the study of Pediatrics in Burma as a separate discipline.
    • Medical Superintendent of Rangoon Children’s Hospital.
    • See post by Dr. TOKM

    Dr. P. R. Mohan

    Dr. Mohan
    • Served in the Burma Army Medical Corps from 1939 – 1945 as a medical officer in Burma theater, and discharged as a Major at the completion of World War II.
    • Passed away in USA in 2005. He was 88 yrs old.
    Dr. Mohan & Dr. Daw Hnin Yi
    • Dr. Mohan and Dr. Daw Hnin Yi (Rosie) are remembered by several former students and colleagues.
    • See posts by Dr. TOKM, Timmy & Mona

    Dr. Nay Win

    • MS, Psychiatric Hospital
    • Spouse : Dr. Daw Khin Si
    • GBNF
    Dr. Nay Win
    Daw Khin Si

    Dr. Pe Nyun

    Pe Nyun & Pe Thein at 1948 Independence Day Regatta
    • Past Captain & Gold, RUBC
    • Pediatric Surgeon
    • Led team to operate conjoined twins (Ma Nan Soe & Ma Nan San)
    • Wrote Memoirs for family members & relatives
    • Passed away in Canada
    • Brother : Dr. Pe Thein

    Dr. Pe Thein

    • RUBC Gold
    • Professor
    • Retired Minister of Health & Education
    • Passed away
    • Brother : Dr. Pe Nyun
    • Spouse : Dr. Kyu Kyu Swe

    Dr. Htut Saing (Harry Saing)

    Dr. Harry Saing
    • Second Lead to operate conjoined twins (Ma Nan Soe & Ma Nan San)
    • All-round athlete : Burma Selected in Cricket, Hockey & Rowing
    • Past Captain & Gold, RUBC
    • 1958 ARAE Champion for Coxless Pairs
    • 1960 ARAE Champion for Coxed Fours
    • Worked at RCH and Hong Kong
    • Passed away in Hong Kong
    • Siblings : Sheila, Victor, Shirley
    • See posts & my article in RUBC 90th Anniversary Magazine

    Dr. Thein Toe

    • Headed Nutrition Research at BMRI / DMR
    • Spouse : Khin Thitsar
    • Passed away in UK
    Dr. Thein Toe and Dr. Htut Saing (Harry)

    Dr. Kyaw Win

    • Army Doctor / Bogyoke
    • Ambassador to UK and US
    • Spouse : Kyi Kyi Chit Maung
    • Sons : Htut Kyaw Win, Aung Kyaw Win
    • See post by Dr. TOKM

    Dr. Daw Khin Than Nu

    • Pioneer of Neonatal Care in Burma
    • Regularly attended IM(1) Saya Pu Zaw Pwes
    • Left to visit her son Win Htut in the USA
    • When she passed away, Win Htut gave a soon kwyay in her memory at Mettananda Vihara.

    Dr. Thein Htut

    • RUBC Gold
    • Moved to Australia
    • Spouse : Wendy Sein

    Dr. Nyunt Win (Eddie Tha Win)

    • Neurologist
    • Moved to Australia
    • Spouse : Marie Yu Khin
    • GBNF

    Dr. Daw Kyin Yee

    • Worked in Myanmar before following her spouse Saya U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64) to Beijing where he was working for UN.
    • Relocated to USA and volunteered for meditation retreats.
    • GBNF

    Dr. Aung Khin Sint

    • Medical doctor with a passion for “Public Health”
    • Won the National Literary Award for his book on the “Awareness and Prevention of Diseases”
    • Deputy Director with the Ministry of Health
    • Led protests in the 8-8-88 movement
    • Vilified for his criticism of the “unconstitutional” proposals and for running as an MP for the NLD in the 1990 elections
    • GBNF

    SPHS59

    Dr. Khin Maung Gyi (Kevin)

    The Gardener

    (A tribute to all teachers)

    Let me introduce to our teacher
    Who is also a guardian and preacher
    Guiding and nurturing from a youthful age
    To raise us up with a healthy image.

    As soon as the morning bell tolls
    He started his routine – heart and soul
    Never does he skips a single day
    Sickness and malady are kept at bay.

    He may be tired, his voice may whimper
    His zest and zeal, nothing gets dimmer
    Never to be seen in fits or rage
    Happy and contented on not so high a wage.

    His loving kindness is like a mountain
    Goodwill from him flows like a fountain
    He looks after us as one of his own
    His empathy towards us is very well known.

    Hearing the success of his ‘daughters and sons’
    He beams as though ‘a war was won’
    He is now overjoyed and highly thrilled
    His life seems to be thus fulfilled.

    SPHS60

    Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint

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    TOKM 1
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    TOKM 2
    • Top Paulian in his class, and stood 6th in the Matric exam.
    • Founded the group “Alumni of the Institute of Medicine in Myanmar (Overseas)”
    • Wrote about his mentors (Aba U Hla Myint, Dr. Tin U) and other trail blazers.
    • His former students published a book for his 70th birthday.

    Dr. Min Lwin

    • Orthopedic Surgeon

    Dr. Than Toe

    • Sports Medicine
    • Rehabilitation
    • Admin, RUBC
    • GBNF

    Dr. Saw Naing (Henry)

    • Professor
    • GBNF

    SPHS61

    Dr. Kyaw Win (Robin Ban)

    • Stood 2nd in Burma
    • Moved to Australia

    SPHS63

    Dr. Khin Maung U

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    SPHS
    • Stood 1st in Burma. First student to have almost perfect score in Maths, Chemistry and Physics with 299 marks out of the possible 300. Grapevine says that Chief Examiner of Physics reluctantly took back a mark.
    • Retired from FDA
    • Sharing KMU Medical Reports
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    Scholarship Winners

    Dr. Myo San (Freddie)

    • Stood 3rd in Burma
    • Early retirement as Surgeon
    • GBNF

    Dr. Nyunt Wai (Victor)

    • Stood 4th in Burma
    • Retired as Professor of Physiology
    • Taught at IM & Malaysia
    • Published “50 Kauk Kyaung Kabyars”

    Dr. Thein Wai

    • Stood 5th in Burma
    • Moved to USA after graduation

    Dr. Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny Mg Mg)

    • Stood 9th in Burma
    • Army Doctor / Cardiologist

    Dr. Khin Maung Zaw (Frank Gale)

    • Stood 17th in Burma
    • Retired Medical Doctor / Examiner / Registrar (in UK)

    SPHS64

    Maurice & Aung Win

    Dr. Aung Win Chiong

    • Had second highest “raw” score behind Dr. Cherry Hlaing & Dr. Lyn Aung Thet.
    • Had perfect ILA score & was admitted to IM(2) as Roll Number One.
    • Now retired

    Dr. Min Lwin (Maurice)

    • Admitted to IM(2) as Roll Number Two
    • Surgeon (with Practice in UK and Myanmar)

    SPHS65

    Paulian Doctors

    Dr. Yi Thway (Edwin)

    • Fifth highest marks
    • Admitted to IM(1) as Roll Number (1)
    • Passed away in UK
    • Spouse : Kyi Kyi Hla (BDS)

    Dr. Paing Soe (Freddie)

    • Had same marks as Dr. Yi Thway.
    • Admitted to IM(1) as Roll Number (2)

    Medical Research

    Thanks to TOKM (Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint) and VNW (Dr. Victor Nyunt Wai) for their input and feedback.

    Dr. Mya Tu

    • Founded Burma Medical Research Institute (BMRI).
      BMRI later became Directorate of Medical Research (DMR).
      DMR had branches in Upper and Lower Burma.
    • Served as Director General.
    • Was a physiologist.
    • He and his spouse compiled a directory of medical professionals in Burma.
    • Passed away at the age of 91 in Australia.
    • Dr. Thein Htut & Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint gave eulogies at Saya’s service.

    Dr. Aung Than Ba Tu

    • Fondly known as ATBT
    • Succeeded Dr. Mya Tu.
    • Requested UCC to give lectures on computing at BMRI. I was a Guest Lecturer.
    • In his 90s, he is still active, giving talks and participating in the editorial team of a certain journal.

    Dr. Khin Maung Tin

    • MS of the Rangoon University Sanatorium.
    • Succeeded Dr. ATBT.
    • Specialized in liver diseases
    • Passed away the earliest (heard it was a heart attack)
    • Survived by Dr Daw Htay Kyi, a TB specialist.

    Dr. May May Yi

    • Met Sayama at the Inlay Luyechun camp in the summer of 1965.
    • Physiologist
    • Professor of Physiology at the Institute of Medicine.
    • Became DG at BMRI.
    • GBNF

    Dr. Than Shwe

    • Microbiologist
    • After retirement, he moved to USA.
    • He stays active by guiding high school students for their SAT tests.

    Dr. Paing Soe

    • Matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1965.
    • Selected Luyechun.
    • DG of DMR.
    • Retired as Deputy Minister of Health.

    Researchers

    • Dr. Thein Toe (GBNF)
    • Dr. Cho Nwe Oo
    • Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt (GBNF)
    • Dr. Htay Htay (GBNF)
    • Dr. Khin Maung U
    • Dr. Kyaw Min (Retired as Acting DG)

    Group photo : Young researchers (BMRI- DMR)

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    Medical Researchers

    L to R: U Aung Myint, Dr Htay Htay, Saya (Prof Mya Tu), Dr Myo Thein, U Ba Aye (statistician), Dr Pe Thaung Myint (sports medicine), Dr Htin Kyaw (physiologist).

    Alumni of Institute of Medicine in Myanmar

    • Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint founded the group.
    • Also wrote about Medical Pioneers in Burma.

    Thanks to

    • Dr. Maung Maung Nyo
    • Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint
    • Dr. V Nyunt Wai
    • Dr. Kyaw Min
    • Khin Thit Sar
    • Mona Mohan

    Posts

    • Early Doctors
    • KMU — Khin Maung U
    • Medical Research
    • Paulian Doctors
    • Pioneers
    • Rectors
    • SPHS63
    • TOKN — Thane Oke Kyaw Myint
    • VNW — Victor Nyunt Wai
  • Khin Maung U & Nyunt Nyunt Wai

    by Hla Min

    Update : May 2026

    Dr. Khin Maung U

    Work experience (in reverse chronological order)

    • Clinical Reviewer and Senior Medical Officer at U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    • Assistant Professor and Physician at Johns Hopkins University
    • Associate Professor, Physician at Hahnemann University Hospital
    • Head, Clinical Research Division at Department of Medical Research, Ministry of Health
    • Clinical demonstrator at Institute of Medicine 1, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma)
    • Demonstrator, Dept. of Pharmacology at Institute of Medicine 1, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma)

    Highlights

    Matric 1963

    SPHS63
    OPA Dinner
    Roll of Honor
    • Matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1963. Stood First in Burma with 100 marks in Maths & Chemistry and 99 points (after a point deduction in review) in Physics. He had Distinction in English in HSF, Matric and I.Sc.(A).

    IM(1)

    • Stood First in every class.
    • Multiple Luyechun

    Postgrad

    • Due to policy changes for sending State Scholars, he had to do M.Sc. (Med Sc)
    • Received MD from UNSW.
    • Completed Fellowships

    Activities

    • Writes KMU Medical Research Reports
    • Gawpaka at a monastery in Maryland
    • Wrote and translated articles on Dhamma
    • Interpreter for Dhamma Talks & Meditation Retreat. Compiled & edited an early version of Abdhidhamma by Dr. Nandamalabhivansa.
    Abhidhamma
    • His spouse Dr. Nyunt Nyunt Wai (Amy) was also a top student in Matric & IM(1). She did DCH.
    • They have a son and two daughters. Nilar (eldest) is a medical doctor in the USA.
    KMU, NNW & young Nilar

    Feedback

    Dr. Nyan Taw wrote :
    Our batch Khin Maung U (SPHS 63) to be proud of !

    Eddie Shein wrote :
    Proud of you, Dr. Khin Maung U. I always remember your very good signs of ambitions and success lines on your palms.

    Wai Aung wrote :
    I am proud of you Ko Khin Maung U. You are a genius. Glad you made it to the top.

    Ye Htut wrote :
    Sayar U is my teacher- mentor who was just like a swan who laid a golden egg daily for me when I worked under him at RGH and DMR in 1970s. I never had a day that I did not learn a new lesson or knowledge from him when we were together.

    Dr. Khin Maung U wrote :
    Thank you Johnny (U Hla Min) for your kind portrayal, and to all who commented with support and friendship. I am so fortunate to have good friends throughout St. Paul’s HS and Medical School and also during post-graduate clinical work, and to have good students during my teaching years in IM (1), all of whom helped and supported me in many ways. With some time available in my retirement, I came upon an idea. As a service to medical education in Myanmar, I would post recently published medical articles (not readily available in Myanmar) that friends and colleagues in the medical profession may find useful or applicable to medical care or public health of people in Myanmar. In all these medical posts, I preceded with a simplified summary of the medical journal article so that non-medical persons who read these posts can also understand and be able to apply for their own health care. I hope this activity will provide useful medical or educational information to all who read my medical posts.

    Mayrose Wong wrote :
    Wonderful and Genius Doctor, truly and caring classmate, doing meritorious deeds for Dhamma and Sanghas. He is Awesome.

    Eiei Tan wrote :
    Could not agree more, my dear friend May Rose. We are all extremely proud to be his classmates. He certainly is awesome & ingenious !!!

    Kyaw Myint Malia wrote :
    You make all of us Burmese proud. I was fortunate to meet you again while you were preparing for your MD at the University of NSW where I was an Anatomy tutor. You are my kalyana-mitra truly. Regards to Amy.

    Tin Tin Hla wrote :
    Proud of you and your family.

    Kyi Maung wrote:
    How genius you are ko kmu. I’m always proud of u. I used to tell others that I’m from ko Khin Maung U ‘s batch.

    Tin Myint wrote :
    Proud of you Ko U. You stood Whole of Burma 1st in Matriculation from St Pauls High School.

    Ngwe Tun wrote :
    On behalf of old Paulians, l am proud of you Ko Khin Maung U.

  • Peter — April 13, 2020

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Thingyan

    • The Burmese celebrate Thingyan (Water) Festival in mid-April for three or four days before ushering in the Burmese New Year.
    • In our younger days, we had to stop enjoying Thingyan twice due to the loss of our loved ones :
      Uncle Eric Lwin (U Than Lwin)
      and
      Daw Mya Mya

    Final Day

    • Despite prayers by relatives, friends and colleagues all over the world, Dr. Kihin Tun (Peter) succumbed to COVID-19.
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    Peter Tun
  • Doctors 1

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Dr. Ba Than (GBNF)

    Dr. Ba Than
    • Police Surgeon
    • MS, RGH (during the Japanese Occupation)
    • Rector, IM (1)
    • Shan Lay (Soccer)
    • Zwe A Nyeint
    • Children : Georgie, Kitty, Amy

    Dr. U E (GBNF)

    Dr. U E
    • Rector, IM(2)
    • Children : Bertie, Shirley, Babsy

    Dr. Maung Maung Gyi

    Dr. Maung Maung Gyi
    • Rector, Mandalay IM

    Dr. Ko Gyi (GBNF)

    • Ophthalmologist
    • Medical Superintendent of EENT Hospital
    • Children : Tin Oo, Glory, Aung Khin (GBNF), Thein Wai

    Col. Min Sein (GBNF)

    • Dean, Medical College
    • Spouse : Dr. Daw Yin May (GBNF)
    • Children : Dr. Thein Htut (RUBC Gold), Tin Tin Aye

    U Maung Gale (GBNF)

    • Dean of the Rangoon Medical College from 1959 – 1962
    • He translated Grey’s Anatomy to Burmese and he handed over the manuscripts to Dr Norma Saw.

    U Khin Maung Win (GBNF)

    • Pathologist
    • DG ME
    • Head of Medical Board to examine the people chosen for States Scholar.

    Dr. Mya Tu (GBNF)

    Dr. Mya Tu
    • Founder-Director of Burma Medical Research Institute (BMRI) which later became DMR.
    • Compiled the Magnum Opus (“Who’s who in Medicine in Burma?”) with his spouse Khin Thet Hta.
    • Passed away in Australia

    Dr. Tin U (GBNF)

    • He initiated the study of Pediatrics in Burma as a separate discipline.
    • Medical Superintendent of Rangoon Children’s Hospital.

    Dr. P. R. Mohan (GBNF)

    Dr. Mohan
    • He served in the Burma Army Medical Corps from 1939 – 1945 as a medical officer in Burma theater, and discharged as a Major at the completion of World War II.
    • He passed away in USA in 2005. He was 88 yrs old.
    Dr. Mohan & Dr. Daw Hnin Yi
    • Dr. Mohan and Dr. Daw Hnin Yi (Rosie) are remembered by several former students and colleagues.

    Dr. Pe Nyun (GBNF)

    Pe Nyun & Pe Thein at 1948 Independence Day Regatta
    • Past Captain and Gold, RUBC
    • Pediatric Surgeon
    • Led team to operate conjoined twins (Ma Nan Soe & Ma Nan San)
    • Passed away in Canada

    Dr. Pe Thein (GBNF)

    • RUBC Gold
    • Professor
    • Retired Minister of Health and Education

    Dr. Htut Saing (Harry Saing, GBNF)

    Dr. Harry Saing
    • Second Lead to operate conjoined twins (Ma Nan Soe and Ma Nan San)
    • All-round athlete : Burma Selected in Cricket, Hockey & Rowing
    • Past Captain & Gold, RUBC
    • 1958 ARAE Champion for Coxless Pairs
    • 1960 ARAE Champion for Coxed Fours
    • Worked at RCH and Hong Kong
    • Passed away in Hong Kong
    • Siblings : Sheila, Victor, Shirley

    Dr. Daw Khin Than Nu (GBNF)

    • Pioneer of Neonatal Care in Burma/Myanmar
    • She regularly attended the IM(1) Saya Pu Zaw Pwes.
    • She left to visit her son Ko Win Htut in the USA. When she passed away, Ko Win Htut gave a soon kwyay in her memory at Mettananda Vihara.

    Dr. Thein Toe (GBNF)

    • Headed Nutrition Research at BMRI / DMR
    • Spouse : Khin Thitsar
    • Passed away in UK
    Dr. Thein Toe and Dr. Htut Saing (Harry)

    Dr. Kyaw Win (GBNF)

    • Army Doctor / Bogyoke
    • Ambassador to UK and US
    • Spouse : Kyi Kyi Chit Maung (GBNF)
    • Sons : Htut Kyaw Win (GBNF), Aung Kyaw Win

    Dr. Thein Htut

    • RUBC Gold
    • Moved to Australia
    • Spouse : Wendy Sein

    Dr. Nyunt Win (Eddie Tha Win, GBNF)

    • Neurologist
    • Moved to Australia
    • Spouse : Marie Yu Khin (GBNF)

    Dr. Daw Kyin Yee (GBNF)

    • Worked in Myanmar before following her spouse Saya U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64) to Beijing where he was working for UN.
    • Relocated to USA and volunteered for meditation retreats.

    Dr. Aung Khin Sint (GBNF)

    • Medical doctor with a passion for “Public Health”
    • Won the National Literary Award for his book on the “Awareness and Prevention of Diseases
    • Deputy Director with the Ministry of Health
    • Led protests in the 8-8-88 movement
    • Vilified for his criticism of the “unconstitutional” proposals and for running as an MP for the NLD in the 1990 elections

    Dr. Khin Maung Gyi (Kevin, SPHS59)

    The Gardener

    (A tribute to all teachers)

    Let me introduce to our teacher
    Who is also a guardian and preacher
    Guiding and nurturing from a youthful age
    To raise us up with a healthy image.

    As soon as the morning bell tolls
    He started his routine – heart and soul
    Never does he skips a single day
    Sickness and malady are kept at bay.

    He may be tired, his voice may whimper
    His zest and zeal, nothing gets dimmer
    Never to be seen in fits or rage
    Happy and contented on not so high a wage.

    His loving kindness is like a mountain
    Goodwill from him flows like a fountain
    He looks after us as one of his own
    His empathy towards us is very well known.

    Hearing the success of his ‘daughters and sons’
    He beams as though ‘a war was won’
    He is now overjoyed and highly thrilled
    His life seems to be thus fulfilled.

    Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint (SPHS60)

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    TOKM 1
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    TOKM 2
    • He was the top Paulian in his class, and stood Sixth in the Matriculation exam.
    • He founded the group “Alumni of the Institute of Medicine in Myanmar (Overseas)” and wrote about his mentors (Aba U Hla Myint, Dr. Tin U) and other trail blazers.
    • His former students published a book for his 70th birthday.

    Dr. Min Lwin (SPHS60)

    • Orthopedic Surgeon

    Dr. Than Toe (SPHS60, GBNF)

    • Rehabilitation

    Dr. Kyaw Win (SPHS61)

    • Also known as Robin Ban
    • Stood 2nd in Burma
    • Moved to Australia

    Dr. Khin Maung U (SPHS63)

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    SPHS
    • Stood 1st in Burma.
      First student to have almost perfect score in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics with 299 marks out of the possible 300. Grapevine says that Chief Examiner of Physics reluctantly took back a mark.
    • Retired from FDA
    • Sharing KMU Medical Reports
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    Scholarship Winners

    Dr. Myo San (Freddie, SPHS63, GBNF)

    • Stood Third in Burma
    • Took early retirement as Surgeon

    Dr. Nyunt Wai (Victor, SPHS63)

    • Stood Fourth in Burma
    • Retired as Professor of Physiology
    • Taught at IM and Malaysia
    • Hobbies : Painting, Writing, “Sagar Pari Ye”

    Dr. Thein Wai (SPHS63)

    • Stood Fifth in Burma
    • Moved to USA after graduation

    Dr. Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny Mg Mg, SPHS63)

    • Stood Ninth in Burma
    • Army Doctor / Cardiologist

    Dr. Khin Maung Zaw (Frank Gale, SPHS63)

    • Stood Seventeenth in Burma
    • Retired Medical Doctor / Examiner / Registrar (in UK)

    Dr. Aung Win Chiong (SPHS64)

    • He had the second highest “raw” score behind Dr. Cherry Hlaing and Dr. Lyn Aung Thet. He had a perfect ILA score and was admitted to IM(2) as Roll Number One.
    • He is now retired. His spouse Dr. Winnie Tan is co-founder of USA Con-Bro Association.

    Dr. Min Lwin (Maurice, SPHS64)

    • Admitted as Roll Number Two to IM(2)
    • Surgeon (with Practice in UK and Myanmar)

    Dr. Yi Thway (Edwin, SPHS65, GBNF)

    • Fifth highest marks
    • He was admitted as Roll Number (1) to IM(1).
    • Passed away in UK

    Dr. Paing Soe (Freddie, SPHS65)

    • He had the same marks as Dr. Yi Thway.
    • He was admitted as Roll Number (2) to IM(1).

    Medical Research

    Thanks to TOKM (Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint) and VNW (Dr. Victor Nyunt Wai) for their input and feedback.

    Dr. Mya Tu (GBNF)

    • He founded Burma Medical Research Institute (BMRI).
      BMRI later became Directorate of Medical Research (DMR).
      DMR had branches in Upper and Lower Burma.
    • He served as Director General.
    • He was a physiologist.
    • He and his spouse compiled a directory of medical professionals in Burma.
    • He passed away at the age of 91 in Australia.
    • Dr. Thein Htut and Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint gave eulogies at Saya’s service.

    Dr. Aung Than Ba Tu

    • He is fondly known as ATBT.
    • He succeeded Dr. Mya Tu.
    • He requested UCC to give lectures on computing at BMRI. I was a Guest Lecturer.
    • In his 90s, he is still active, giving talks and participating in the editorial team of a certain journal.

    Dr. Khin Maung Tin (GBNF)

    • He was MS of the Rangoon University Sanatorium.
    • He succeeded Dr. ATBT.
    • He specialized in liver diseases
    • He passed away the earliest (heard it was a heart attack)
    • survived by Dr Daw Htay Kyi, a TB specialist.

    Dr. May May Yi (GBNF)

    • I met Sayama at the Inlay Luyechun camp in the summer of 1965.
    • She is a physiologist.
    • She was Professor of Physiology at the Institute of Medicine.
    • She became DG at BMRI.

    Dr. Than Shwe

    • He is a microbiologist.
    • After retirement, he moved to USA.
    • He stays active by guiding high school students for their SAT tests.

    Dr. Paing Soe

    • He matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1965.
    • He was selected Luyechun.
    • He was DG of DMR.
    • He retired as Deputy Minister of Health.

    Researchers

    • Dr. Thein Toe (UK, GBNF)
    • Dr. Cho Nwe Oo
    • Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt (GBNF)
    • Dr. Khin Maung U (FDA, USA)
    • Dr. Kyaw Min (Retired as Acting DG)

    Group photo : Young researchers (BMRI- DMR)

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    Medical Researchers

    L to R: U Aung Myint, Dr Htay Htay, Saya (Prof Mya Tu), Dr Myo Thein, U Ba Aye (statistician), Dr Pe Thaung Myint (sports medicine), Dr Htin Kyaw (physiologist).

    Alumni of Institute of Medicine in Myanmar

    • Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint founded the group.
    • He also wrote about Medical Pioneers in Burma.

    Credit

    • Dr. Maung Maung Nyo
    • Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint
    • Dr. V Nyunt Wai
    • Dr. Kyaw Min
    • Khin Thit Sar
    • Mona Mohan

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    • Early Doctors
    • Medical Research
    • Paulian Doctors
  • Peter — April 28, 2020

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Complaints

    There have been several complaints to NHS particularly about the shortage of PPE and the accountability over the guidelines.

    NHS Secretary Matt Hancock says he feels ‘deep sense of duty’ to those infected while at work. He announced 60,000 Pounds payout to families of health staff who die of coronavirus.

    Min Ko’s response :

    There needs to be accountability over the guidelines. I would rather have my Dad than money, absolutely, 100%

    The Guardian

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/27/families-health-staff-die-coronavirus-get-60000-payouts-matt-hancock

    Families of health staff who die of coronavirus to get £60,000 payouts

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/28/britain-holds-minutes-silence-in-tribute-to-coronavirus-dead

    Britain holds minute’s silence in tribute to coronavirus dead

    Politicians and public across UK remember key workers who have died during pandemic

    Good News about Win Mar

    Peter, Win Mar & Min Ko

    Min Ko (Michael Tun) wrote :

    Just spoke to May May.
    It looks like they will be able to send her home tomorrow.
    Also there was a 1 minute silence for NHS workers who lost their lives and doctors and nurses came into May May’s room to pay tribute and do the 1 minute silence with her.

    Dr. Ye Myint wrote :

    We spoke to Ma Win Mar few minutes ago. She is well. Her voice is stronger and can eat reasonably well. No fever for the last few days. Not required for O2 today. There was one minute silence for National heroes who paid their lives working in hospitals ( NHS). Many doctors and nurses ( including Ko Ko’s ward nurses), came to her room and many people had to stand outside her room along the corridors for 1 minute silence to honour Ko Ko ( Peter). Ma Win Mar will go home about 10 am tomorrow morning.

    Updates

    • Min Ko is now a proud father of two daughters.
    • Win Mar, family and friends helped rebuild houses for the earthquake victims in Myanmar.

    Memories

    Peter, Win Mar & sons
  • Peter — Award

    by Hla Min

    Update : May 2026

    Peter Tun

    Dr. Peter Tun (Khin Tun, MRCP)

    • Associate Dean at Oxford University for four years.
    • Due to the lax rules and denial of his request for PPE at his Department, he became an early casualty of Covid-19.
    • Passed away on April 13, 2020. The day marked the beginning of Thingyan (Water Throwing Festival). In 2020, the day was “Easter Monday”.
    • He is Gone But Not Forgotten (GBNF).
    • I chronicled the period from early April to late May 2020.
      It covers news, photos, articles (from the UK Newspapers) and memories (by his family members, relatives, friends and colleagues).

    Award by Nuerology Academy

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    Peter Tun Award
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    Award 2

    Condolences

    From Dr. Johnny Kyaw Myint (SPHS60, Australia)

    Very proud of Peter that will be honored like this.

    From Dr Wilbert Ho (SPHS60, UK)

    • Hi Dexter, thanks for sharing the news about the Peter Tun Neurology Award.
    • I am very proud on behalf of his family and as a friend and fellow Myanmar. Best wishes, Wilbert.

    From U Thaung Lwin (Dexter, Peter’s uncle)

    Both Johnny and Wilbert are my class mates in St Paul’s since 5th standard.

    From Hussein Ariff

    • Dexter thank you very much for sharing.
    • May God rest his soul in eternal peace.
    • Amen.

    Memories

    • He is the eldest of three siblings.
    • His grandfather, father & Peter are the “First son”
    Peter 1
    Peter 2
    • Peter served Mezaligone & nearby villages as the Lone Doctor.
    Peter, Win Mar and elder son (Min Ko)
    • Peter made annual visits to his parents. He and his mom are January born. They perform Birthday Dana together.
    • Peter invited us to Min Ko’s Engagement Party at Winner Inn and follow-up at their parents’ home
    Peter 3
    • U Tin Htoon sent a Photo Card. He later compiled a Photo Album for Peter.
    Photo Card for Peter

    Updates

    • Peter’s name was read in the song by “London Symphony”
    • Peter was nominated for a Posthumous FRCP
    • Min Ko (Peter’s elder son) was “First son (for the 4th Generation)” in his family. He has two daughters. Not sure if another “First son (for the 5th Generation)” will appear.
  • Peter — Baby

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    • U Tin Htoon (Peter’s uncle) has shared the first set of photos.
    • He is planning a Photo Album / Book for Peter, who left this world unexpectedly on April 13, 2020.
    • He has compiled and published Photo Albums not only for himself, but also as birthday presents for his elder brothers U Tin U and U Ba Than.
    • Peter is the eldest child of my cousin U Tin U and Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt (Cherry Tin Gyi, GBNF). U Tin U is the eldest among his siblings. Ma Cherry is the youngest among her siblings.
    • Peter shares the honor of being the eldest son of the eldest son of the eldest son.
      He received a special present that was handed over by his paternal great grand father.
    • Ma Cherry and Peter share January as the birth month. For several years, Peter flew from UK in January to celebrate his mom’s birthday. They usually perform dana together at Chan Myay Yeik Tha.

    Photos

    • The photos show a handsome boy with his proud parents.
    • A few photos were taken with Peter in a pram.

    Tragedies

    • Ma Cherry passed away in late 2019 a few months before her 89th birthday.
    • U Tin U was shocked when Peter passed away in April 2020. He refused to go out to the front lawn in the evenings (where he would relax and take his daily “medicine”),
    • The family endured a third tragedy when Ko Tin Tun (Aye Aye Khin’s spouse) passed away in May 2020.
    Ma Cherry & Peter
    U Tin U, Ma Cherry & Peter
    Baby Peter 1
    Baby Peter 2
    Baby Peter 3
    Baby Peter 4
    Baby Peter 5

  • Khin Maung U & Nyunt Nyunt Wai

    by Hla Min

    Update : Apr 2026

    Dr. Khin Maung U

    Work experience (in reverse chronological order)

    • Clinical Reviewer and Senior Medical Officer at U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    • Assistant Professor and Physician at Johns Hopkins University
    • Associate Professor, Physician at Hahnemann University Hospital
    • Head, Clinical Research Division at Department of Medical Research, Ministry of Health
    • Clinical demonstrator at Institute of Medicine 1, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma)
    • Demonstrator, Dept. of Pharmacology at Institute of Medicine 1, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma)

    Highlights

    Matric 1963

    SPHS63
    OPA Dinner
    Roll of Honor
    • Matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1963. Stood First in Burma with 100 marks in Maths & Chemistry and 99 points (after a point deduction in review) in Physics. He had Distinction in English in HSF, Matric and I.Sc.(A).

    IM(1)

    • Stood First in every class.
    • Multiple Luyechun

    Postgrad

    • Due to policy changes for sending State Scholars, he had to do M.Sc. (Med Sc)
    • Received MD from UNSW.
    • Completed Fellowships

    Activities

    • Writes KMU Medical Research Reports
    • Gawpaka at a monastery in Maryland
    • Wrote and translated articles on Dhamma
    • Interpreter for Dhamma Talks & Meditation Retreat. Compiled & edited an early version of Abdhidhamma by Dr. Nandamalabhivansa.
    Abhidhamma
    • His spouse Dr. Nyunt Nyunt Wai (Amy) was also a top student in Matric & IM(1). She did DCH.
    • They have a son and two daughters. Nilar (eldest) is a medical doctor in the USA.
    KMU, NNW & young Nilar

    Feedback

    Dr. Nyan Taw wrote :
    Our batch Khin Maung U (SPHS 63) to be proud of !

    Eddie Shein wrote :
    Proud of you, Dr. Khin Maung U. I always remember your very good signs of ambitions and success lines on your palms.

    Wai Aung wrote :
    I am proud of you Ko Khin Maung U. You are a genius. Glad you made it to the top.

    Ye Htut wrote :
    Sayar U is my teacher- mentor who was just like a swan who laid a golden egg daily for me when I worked under him at RGH and DMR in 1970s. I never had a day that I did not learn a new lesson or knowledge from him when we were together.

    Dr. Khin Maung U wrote :
    Thank you Johnny (U Hla Min) for your kind portrayal, and to all who commented with support and friendship. I am so fortunate to have good friends throughout St. Paul’s HS and Medical School and also during post-graduate clinical work, and to have good students during my teaching years in IM (1), all of whom helped and supported me in many ways. With some time available in my retirement, I came upon an idea. As a service to medical education in Myanmar, I would post recently published medical articles (not readily available in Myanmar) that friends and colleagues in the medical profession may find useful or applicable to medical care or public health of people in Myanmar. In all these medical posts, I preceded with a simplified summary of the medical journal article so that non-medical persons who read these posts can also understand and be able to apply for their own health care. I hope this activity will provide useful medical or educational information to all who read my medical posts.

    Mayrose Wong wrote :
    Wonderful and Genius Doctor, truly and caring classmate, doing meritorious deeds for Dhamma and Sanghas. He is Awesome.

    Eiei Tan wrote :
    Could not agree more, my dear friend May Rose. We are all extremely proud to be his classmates. He certainly is awesome & ingenious !!!

    Kyaw Myint Malia wrote :
    You make all of us Burmese proud. I was fortunate to meet you again while you were preparing for your MD at the University of NSW where I was an Anatomy tutor. You are my kalyana-mitra truly. Regards to Amy.

    Tin Tin Hla wrote :
    Proud of you and your family.

    Kyi Maung wrote:
    How genius you are ko kmu. I’m always proud of u. I used to tell others that I’m from ko Khin Maung U ‘s batch.

    Tin Myint wrote :
    Proud of you Ko U. You stood Whole of Burma 1st in Matriculation from St Pauls High School.

    Ngwe Tun wrote :
    On behalf of old Paulians, l am proud of you Ko Khin Maung U.

  • Medical Pioneers

    by Hla Min

    Updated : Apr 2026

    • Dr. Ko Gyi
      Ophthalmologist and Medical Superintendent of EENT Hospital
      Sons : Aung Khin (SPHS63, DSA, GBNF) and Thein Wai (SPHS63, Fifth in Burma)
    • Col. Min Sein
      Dean
      Spouse : Dr. Daw Yin May (Fellowship for three disciplines)
      Son : Dr. Thein Htut (RUBC Gold)
    • Dr. U Maung Gale
      Dean of the Rangoon Medical College from1959 to 1962.
      Per Saya Dr. Maung Nyo, “He was our dean, very quiet and peaceful. He translated Grey’s Anatomy to Burmese and he handed over the manuscripts to Dr Norma Saw.”
    • Dr. Khin Maung Win
      Pathologist and DG ME.
      At one time, he headed the Medical Board to examine the people chosen for States Scholar.
    • Dr. Mohan & Daw Hnin Yee
    Dr. Mohan
    • Dr. Ba Than
      Surgeon
      Rector, IM(1)
    Dr. Ba Than
    • Dr. U E
      Rector, IM(2)
    Dr. U E
    • Dr. Hla Myint
      Aba
    • Dr. Mya Tu
      Founder / Director of BMRI
    Dr. Mya Tu

    Further Reading

    • Articles by Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint
    • Articles by Dr. Maung Maung Nyo