ABOUT MURA
“True Success is not in the learning, but in its application to the benefit of mankind"
Clinical Professor Artit Ungkanont, M.D.
Dean, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital
Message from our Dean
Welcome all visiting researchers, scholars, and students to MURA!
"At Ramathibodi, our pursuit of excellence in medical education, science, and patient care is driven by a shared commitment to the greater good and the betterment of global health.
We wish you an inspiring, transformative journey with us as we work together to make a lasting impact on humanity."
Campus Overview
Founded in 1965 with the financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation, Ramathibodi Hospital, located in Mahidol University’s Phayathai campus, is comprised of three main buildings serving 5,000 outpatients per day.
The main building of the campus primarily provides more than 1,000 beds for the tertiary care of patients in various specialty departments and units.
The second building, the Queen Sirikit Medical Center (QSMC), serves as a center for modern research projects. Facility highlights include the Bone Marrow Transplantation Project, the Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Center (AIMC), modern operating rooms, and intensive care units.
The third building, the Somdech Phra Debaratana Building serves as a service complex providing excellence in healthcare for a high volume of patients each day. The building has well-equipped, modern facilities to assist in delivering high-quality services up to international standards, provided by specialized doctors. Providing up to 350 beds, 16 operating rooms, and 34 intensive care units (22 ICU, 12 NICU), the Somdech Phra Debaratana Building additionally houses service facilities including centers for Stem Cell Transportation, Minimal Invasive Endoscopic Surgery, Elderly Care, Child Development, and Complicated Disease.
In December 2017, the Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute (CNMI) was officially opened in Bangplee, Samutprakarn. CNMI’s campus expands throughout 125.73 acres as a brand new and comprehensive medical institute in order to bring new education innovations to produce academic discipline and excellence for the 21st century. CNMI aims to be a leading teaching hospital with programs such as Transformation of Teacher’s Role, Transformation of Students’ Learning, Learning Resource Development by Connecting with Communities, Transformative Education, and Inter-Professional Education (IPE).
MISSION
To provide education, generate research, offer academic services, and deliver healthcare services for the well-being of society.
Education:
Produce education in medicine, nursing, and health sciences to meet national needs.
Academic Services:
Provide academic knowledge and advisory services in medicine, nursing, and health sciences.
Research:
Generate research to build health science knowledge and its practical applications.
Healthcare Services:
Provide quality healthcare (promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation) to support teaching, learning, and research.
Education Excellence
8 Undergraduate Programs
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Dual Degree of Doctor of Medicine + Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (M.D. + M.Eng.)
- Dual Degree of Doctor of Medicine + Master of Management (M.D. + M.M.)
- Dual Degree of Doctor of Medicine + Master's Degree Specialised Programmes recognised worldwide
- Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders
- Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine
- Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies
- Bachelor of Education in Deaf Education
* MURA as One of the first 3 medical schools in Thailand to be accredited by WFME with 68 programs from 113 programs. *
7 International Master Programs
- Master of Nursing Science Program
- Master of Science Program in Translational Medicine
- Master of Science Program in Medical Epidemiology
- Master of Science Program in Data Science for Healthcare and Clinical Informatics
- Master of Science Program in Occupational Health And Toxicology
- Master of Science Program in Applied Clinical Pathology
- Master DYNAMEID: Dynameid of Emerging and Infectious Diseases
6 International Doctorate Programs
- Doctor of Philosophy Program in Nursing Science
- Doctor of Philosophy Program in Translational Medicine
- Doctor of Philosophy Program in Data Science For Healthcare And Clinical Informatics
- Doctor of Philosophy Program in Clinical Epidemiology
- Doctor of Philosophy Program in Clinical Pathology
- Doctor of Philosophy Program in Health Systems Science
29
Diploma of the Thai
Subspecialty programs
Certificate in Cytogenetic Training Program, Certificate in Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Certificate in Molecular Genetic Training Program, etc
30 Residency Programs &
68 Fellowship Programs
in various disciplines in the areas of Health sciences e.g., Internal Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, etc.
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Thai & International
Postgraduate Degrees
- Master Degrees (20)
- Doctorate Degrees (9)
4
Joint Programs
- Deakin University, Australia
- Kunming Medical University, China
- University of Montpellier, France / University of Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
- National Sun-yat Sen University, Taiwan
Research Excellence
Outstanding Research and Faculty
As part of the effort to promote health consciousness in Thai society through the construction and codification of a body of knowledge, noteworthy research projects conducted by our faculty include
Healthcare Survey of the Thai Population
Professor Wichai Aekplakorn, M.D. and his team.
Focus: Conducts ongoing, detailed population surveys in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Impact: Improves public health data quality to support systematic national health promotion and disease prevention planning.
Coronary Artery Disease Survey
Professor Piyamitr Sritara, M.D. and his team
Focus: A 20-year collaborative longitudinal study with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and Ramathibodi Hospital.
Impact: Built a major body of knowledge on heart disease and other prevalent conditions, directly shaping Thailand's national disease prevention policies.
Principles of HIV Drug Resistance
Professor Somneuk Sungkanuparph, M.D., and his team.
Focus: Investigates efficient drug allocation strategies for resource-limited settings, optimal patient care, and factors driving viral drug resistance.
Impact: Provides actionable guidance for managing HIV treatment in lower-resource healthcare environments.
Medical Genomics
Professor Wasun Chantratita and his team
Focus: Uses genetic and genomic testing to address complex medical issues, including HIV, drug resistance, and pharmacogenetics (how genes affect drug reactions).
Impact: Findings have led to new commercial applications and influenced national healthcare policy.
Stem Cells
Professor Suradej Hongeng, M.D., and his team
Focus: Pioneer in hematologic (blood) stem cell treatments in Thailand, conducting basic science research alongside partner organizations.
Impact: Advancing the fundamental understanding of stem cells to build safer, more efficient clinical therapies.
Osteoporosis in Thailand
Professor Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul, M.D., and his team
Focus: Explores the role of Vitamin D in bone health and osteoporosis from local and global perspectives.
Impact: Used empirical findings to drive policy changes, particularly around public health strategies for Vitamin D deficiency.
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