Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Advance Partnership in Pulmonary Medicine and Global Health
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Advance Partnership in Pulmonary Medicine and Global Health
BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (MDCU) and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (KCMH) welcomed a delegation from Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, India, led by Prof. Nirmal Coumare Venkataramanujam, Director of Hospitals and Outreach Services, and included Prof. Pajanivel Ranganadin, Head of Pulmonology at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, as well as Mrs. Asha Suresh Babu, Director of Administration during 18–20 February 2026 to strengthen academic and research collaboration.
The visit included a strategic meeting with Assoc. Prof. Jiruth Sriratanaban, MD, PhD, Dean of MDCU, and the Faculty’s executive team; Prof. Unnop Jaisamrarn, MD, MHS Senior Executive Advisor for International Affairs, Prof. Naricha Chirakalwasan, Associate Dean for International Affairs, Prof. Nijasri C. Suwanwela, MD, Associate Dean for Academic Services & International Education and Director of Chulalongkorn University International Medical Program (CU-MEDi), Assoc. Prof. Parit Mekaroonkamol. Assistant Dean for International Affairs, and instructors of Division of Critical Care Medicine. The meeting focused on expanding partnerships in medical education, research, and clinical excellence.
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is a leading health sciences university based in Puducherry, India, recognized among the Top 100 universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC. SBV is internationally noted for its pioneering work in salutogenesis and holistic healthcare, being the first institution in India to offer degree programs in Yoga Therapy and Music Therapy integrated with modern medicine. The university also advances “frugal innovation” through its Central Interdisciplinary Research Facility, developing affordable and high-impact medical technologies, alongside state-of-the-art simulation centers and specialized research institutes in biomedical sciences, genomics, and health professions education.
The delegation also toured key academic and hospital facilities, including advanced simulation and pulmonary training units, digital Smart Kiosks for outpatient services, the hospital’s Waste Management Center under the “Green Hospital” initiative, and leading genomics research centers.
The visit strengthened both institutions’ partnership on student exchanges, joint research initiatives, implementation of holistic healthcare, and participation in the School of Global Health Fellowship Program and reaffirmed both institutions’ shared commitment to advancing global medical education, sustainable healthcare innovation, and impactful international partnership.
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