MDCU STEPS ONTO GLOBAL STAGE, JOINS PRESTIGIOUS TROPED NETWORK

Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, has achieved a major milestone, officially joining the tropEd Network on September 26, 2025. This certification immediately elevates the Faculty’s status, positioning it as a key regional hub for Global Health Education in Southeast Asia.

This certification ceremony took place at the tropEd General Assembly, held from September 25-27, 2025, at the Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Representatives from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, were Associate Professor Parit Mekaroonkamol (Assistant Dean for International Affairs), Professor Padet Siriyasatien (Professor, Department of Parasitology) and Dr. Bumi Herman (Instructor, School of Global Health).

The tropEd Network is a premier international alliance of leading higher education institutions dedicated to providing postgraduate education in International and Global Health. By setting common standards for training, the network actively promotes the mobility of students and lecturers and encourages the interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge among its members worldwide.

Joining tropEd provides significant benefits and opportunities for Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine’s students, faculty, and staff:

• Global Access to Expertise: Faculty members and students will now have direct access to specialized courses and high-level training opportunities offered by top member institutions globally.
• Boosting International Exchange: Membership facilitates vital international exchanges for both students and lecturers, ensuring that the Faculty’s education and research continuously meet international standards.
• Strengthening Research Collaboration: It opens doors to forging powerful academic and research networks with institutions around the world. This synergy is crucial for equipping Chula’s researchers to effectively tackle current and future global health challenges.

Ultimately, this collaboration will ensure the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University produces highly competent Global Health graduates who are ready to work effectively on the international stage. This expertise is vital for strengthening both the national and regional health systems, particularly in dealing with complex issues like transnational health threats, emerging infectious diseases, and challenges that demand robust international cooperation.

This achievement underscores the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University’s essential role as a leading Global Health centre in the region, significantly raising Thailand’s profile on the world health stage and delivering broad societal benefits.

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