Journalist • Communication Expert • Professor of Public Relations
Hello, I’m Dr. Serath.
Communication & Journalism Expert and Professor of Public Relations, bridging medicine and media to help organizations tell clear, trustworthy stories.
Medical doctor by training. Journalist and media leader by profession. I help hospitals, health institutions and media organizations communicate with clarity, credibility and compassion.
Consulting: Media management, Health communications, Public relations
Who is Dr. Serath?
I am a Cambodian medical doctor turned journalist, editor and communication scholar with more than three decades of experience leading newsrooms, advising media organizations and teaching public relations.
I studied medicine at the University of Health Sciences in Phnom Penh and later completed a Master’s degree in Journalism at Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. This rare combination of medical and media training allows me to translate complex health issues into clear, human-centred stories.
Today, I work at the intersection of health, media and communication – helping hospitals, NGOs, development partners and companies build trust through accurate, ethical and compelling communication.
At a glance
- 30+ years in journalism & media leadership
- Doctor of Medicine with deep health-system insight
- Professor of Public Relations and communication trainer
- Experience with Cambodian and international partners
How I Can Help You
I support hospitals, health institutions, NGOs, media organizations and companies that want to communicate more clearly, responsibly and effectively.
Health Communication Strategy
Designing communication plans that translate medical evidence into messages people can understand and act on – for hospitals, clinics and health projects.
Public Relations & Reputation
Advising leaders on how to build trust with patients, communities, regulators and the media through transparent, ethical public relations.
Journalism & Media Capacity
Training journalists, editors and communicators to report responsibly on health and social issues, and to manage modern newsrooms.
Training & Workshops
- Communication for hospital leaders and health professionals
- Public relations and crisis communication
- Storytelling for health and social change
- Media ethics, newsroom management and editorial writing
Consulting & Collaboration
- Media management and newsroom development
- Strategic communication for health and development projects
- Content development for campaigns and advocacy
- Partnerships with universities, NGOs and development partners
Core Skills
- Health communication
- Public relations & reputation management
- Editorial writing & news analysis
- Media ethics & newsroom leadership
- Strategic communication planning
- Training design & facilitation
- Khmer–English translation and adaptation
Education
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Master of Journalism
Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
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Diploma of Medical Science
Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh
Selected Experience
A brief overview of leadership roles that shape my perspective as a media and communication expert.
Deputy Managing Director, Koh Santepheap Media
Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Rasmei Kampuchea Newspaper
Editor-in-Chief, Cambodia Express News
Lecturer in Public Relations, Royal University of Phnom Penh
Founder, Health.com.kh
Manager, Club of Cambodian Journalists
International Exposure
My work and studies have taken me to many countries across Asia, Europe and North America. These experiences enrich my understanding of how communication, media and health systems function in different cultures.
Countries visited
- China
- United States
- Germany
- France
- Norway
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Poland
- Spain
- Japan
- India
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- Indonesia
- Singapore
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
Beyond the newsroom
I believe good communication starts with curiosity and discipline. Outside of work, I keep my mind and body active through reading and sport.
Hobbies
- Reading books on history, leadership and human stories
- Playing table tennis
- Swimming and light exercise
Let’s Work Together
I collaborate with universities, hospitals, NGOs, media organizations and companies that want to communicate with clarity, credibility and impact.
Training: communication, public relations, journalism.
Consulting: media management, health communications, public relations.
Contact
- Email nguonseeath@gmail.com
- Facebook facebook.com/DrSerath
- Telegram 012 267 277
- Location Phnom Penh, Cambodia