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CU-MEDi Open House 2025 – A Resounding Success! CU-MEDi welcomed an impressive number of prospective applicants and guests to our 2025 Open House, held on 28 April 2025 at the Bhumisiri Mangkhalanusorn Building.
On Friday, April 4, 2025, a public hearing was held to gather feedback on the draft curriculum of the Chulalongkorn University International Medical Program (CU-MEDi), as part of the proposed 2026 Curriculum Revision.
The awards ceremony to present plaques and certificates of appreciation to faculty members and teaching physicians who have shown exceptional dedication to educating medical students in CU-MEDi.
CU-MEDi Open House 2025 – Shaping Future Doctors for a Brighter Tomorrow. Be part of the CU-MEDi Open House 2025, our exciting onsite event where you’ll explore what it takes to become a future doctor.

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The CU-MEDi application for the Academic Year 2026 is now open and will close on 20 February 2026 at 13:00 (GMT+7).
The Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, invites bachelor’s degree graduates from all academic disciplines to apply for the CU-MEDi International Medical Program (Academic Year 2026).
On Monday, September 1, 2025, at Ya Jai Na Songkla Hall, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University organized the program orientation, advisor meeting, and White Coat Ceremony. The event was held to proudly welcome students of CU-MEDi Class of 2029 into the medical profession.

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HIGHLIGHT RESEARCH

CU-MEDi gives students hands-on experience in research and innovation, from developing questions and analyzing data to presenting findings—building critical thinking skills and contributing to new knowledge in medicine.

Professor

YONG POOVORAWAN

Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Research interest :

• Hepatology
• Virology
• Molecular biology
• Epidemiology
• Emerging infectious diseas

biography :

Prof. Poovorawan is currently the Director of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He obtained the MD in 1974 from Chulalongkorn University and his specialization in pediatrics in 1978 from Chulalongkorn Hospital. In 1984, he became a Research Fellow in Paediatric Hepatology at King’s College Hospital Medical School, London. 

He is widely noted for his research in the fields of pediatric hepatology, viral hepatitis and virology, and is regarded as a subject expert on clinical virology both nationally and internationally. He has authored more than 480 publications and received numerous awards for his contributions to his fields of research.

Professor

YONG POOVORAWAN

Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Research interest :

• Hepatology
• Virology
• Molecular biology
• Epidemiology
• Emerging infectious diseas

biography :

Prof. Poovorawan is currently the Director of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He obtained the MD in 1974 from Chulalongkorn University and his specialization in pediatrics in 1978 from Chulalongkorn Hospital. In 1984, he became a Research Fellow in Paediatric Hepatology at King’s College Hospital Medical School, London. 

He is widely noted for his research in the fields of pediatric hepatology, viral hepatitis and virology, and is regarded as a subject expert on clinical virology both nationally and internationally. He has authored more than 480 publications and received numerous awards for his contributions to his fields of research.

Professor

YONG POOVORAWAN

Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Research interest :

• Hepatology
• Virology
• Molecular biology
• Epidemiology
• Emerging infectious diseas

biography :

Prof. Poovorawan is currently the Director of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He obtained the MD in 1974 from Chulalongkorn University and his specialization in pediatrics in 1978 from Chulalongkorn Hospital. In 1984, he became a Research Fellow in Paediatric Hepatology at King’s College Hospital Medical School, London. 

He is widely noted for his research in the fields of pediatric hepatology, viral hepatitis and virology, and is regarded as a subject expert on clinical virology both nationally and internationally. He has authored more than 480 publications and received numerous awards for his contributions to his fields of research.

Professor

YONG POOVORAWAN

Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Research interest :

• Hepatology
• Virology
• Molecular biology
• Epidemiology
• Emerging infectious diseas

biography :

Prof. Poovorawan is currently the Director of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He obtained the MD in 1974 from Chulalongkorn University and his specialization in pediatrics in 1978 from Chulalongkorn Hospital. In 1984, he became a Research Fellow in Paediatric Hepatology at King’s College Hospital Medical School, London. 

He is widely noted for his research in the fields of pediatric hepatology, viral hepatitis and virology, and is regarded as a subject expert on clinical virology both nationally and internationally. He has authored more than 480 publications and received numerous awards for his contributions to his fields of research.

Professor

YONG POOVORAWAN

Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Research interest :

• Hepatology
• Virology
• Molecular biology
• Epidemiology
• Emerging infectious diseas

biography :

Prof. Poovorawan is currently the Director of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He obtained the MD in 1974 from Chulalongkorn University and his specialization in pediatrics in 1978 from Chulalongkorn Hospital. In 1984, he became a Research Fellow in Paediatric Hepatology at King’s College Hospital Medical School, London. 

He is widely noted for his research in the fields of pediatric hepatology, viral hepatitis and virology, and is regarded as a subject expert on clinical virology both nationally and internationally. He has authored more than 480 publications and received numerous awards for his contributions to his fields of research.

Professor

YONG POOVORAWAN

Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Research interest :

• Hepatology
• Virology
• Molecular biology
• Epidemiology
• Emerging infectious diseas

biography :

Prof. Poovorawan is currently the Director of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He obtained the MD in 1974 from Chulalongkorn University and his specialization in pediatrics in 1978 from Chulalongkorn Hospital. In 1984, he became a Research Fellow in Paediatric Hepatology at King’s College Hospital Medical School, London. 

He is widely noted for his research in the fields of pediatric hepatology, viral hepatitis and virology, and is regarded as a subject expert on clinical virology both nationally and internationally. He has authored more than 480 publications and received numerous awards for his contributions to his fields of research.

HEALTHCARE IS DELIVERED WHERE YOU ARE.

Have you ever imagined being your own personal doctor and managing your own health sitting in front of a TV at home? Testing that once seemed risky out of the hands of medical professionals is now more than ever a touchable reality. The advancement of handheld technology has brought an explosion of personal health gadgets such as smart watches that can monitor heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and calories burned. High-speed internet advances have allowed for the efficient use of mobile phone applications, online consultant services, telemedicine, and even AI therapists. Some laboratory tests can even be ordered from home at the click of the button, with tool kits delivered and results available quickly online. 

Future prospects of healthcare are moving from being doctor-centered to the patient viewpoint. Disease treatments will also expand to lifestyle remedies and coaching and extend out from visits to the hospital to a 24/7 online service. We might see more data doctors, where personal information of patients is streamed through an online platform and managed by professionals behind screens in ‘Care Hubs.’ After analysis of the person’s health data, they can provide individualized consult to each person, and recommend fitness programs that utilize entertainment and games to increase compliance. Personal devices will have bio-sensors to detect critical vital signs like irregular heartbeats and will be able to immediately send alerts to their doctors for any signs of life threatening conditions. Healthcare will be accessible where ever as internet connectivity becomes more and more ubiquitous.