MDCU and Taichung Veterans General Hospital Exchange Insights on AI and Digital Health for the Future of Healthcare
Bangkok, Thailand – September 3, 2026
On 3 September 2026, the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (MDCU), welcomed a delegation from Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TVGH), Taiwan, led by Dr. Yun-Ching Fu, Superintendent, for an academic visit and exchange on digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart healthcare. The visit was held at the Anandamahidol Building, followed by a tour of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (KCMH). The programme brought together executives, physicians, and specialists from both institutions to exchange perspectives and explore opportunities for future collaboration. The official programme included presentations, collaborative discussion, and a facility tour.
Assoc. Prof. Jiruth Sriratanaban, MD, MBA, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and Director of KCMH, welcomed the delegation and highlighted AI as a key driver of future healthcare development, while also acknowledging the challenges accompanying its adoption. He noted that AI is already being explored and applied in several areas at MDCU and KCMH, including lifelong learning, ultrasound, and simulation, with the potential to further enhance both clinical and educational practices. Participants included Assoc. Prof. Apirak Santingamkun, MD Associate Professor, Division of Urological Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asst. Prof. Numphung Numkarunarunrote, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, Dr. Tanawat Tarapan, MD, Instructor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Kawintharat Harirugsakul, MD, Instructor, Division of Urological Surgery, Department of Surgery.
Prof. Naricha Chirakalwasan, MD, Associate Dean for International Affairs, presented an overview of MDCU, covering its history, academic programmes, international partnerships, research strengths, Centers of Excellence, and achievements. This was followed by a presentation by Asst. Prof. Watsamon Jantarabenjakul, MD, PhD, Assistant Director for Organizational Development, KCMH, on the hospital’s Digital Transformation Journey. The presentation highlighted KCMH’s transition from traditional systems toward a smart, patient-centred Hospital 5.0, with AI serving as “augmented intelligence” to strengthen clinical and operational capabilities while preserving the essential human touch in healthcare.
Dr. Yun-Ching Fu and his team from Taichung Veterans General Hospital; Dr. Hsin-Hua Chen, Director, Department of Digital Medicine & Deputy Executive Director, Smart Healthcare Committee, Dr. Jian-Ri Li, Director, Department of Urology shared the hospital’s key strengths and development in Telehealth and Smart Hospital Innovation, Digital Health Excellence, CAR-T and Cell Therapy, as well as Nursing and Sustainability Excellence. The exchange provided valuable insights into the development of technology-enabled healthcare and created opportunities for both institutions to learn from each other’s experiences. The delegation included specialists in digital medicine, urology, information technology, and smart healthcare.
The visit concluded with a tour of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, offering the delegation an opportunity to observe clinical operations and healthcare facilities. The visit marked a meaningful platform for strengthening connections between MDCU, KCMH, and Taichung Veterans General Hospital and for exploring future cooperation in AI, digital health, smart healthcare, clinical innovation, and academic exchange.
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