MDCU and Weill Cornell Medicine Strengthen Global Alliance in Medical Education and Research
BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (MDCU), as the only academic institution in Thailand included in Cornell Global hub, welcomed Prof. Michael G. Stewart, Senior Associate Dean for International Affairs and Affiliations and Prof. Thanakorn Jirasevijinda, MD from Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University during his official visit to Thailand in February 2026, marking a significant milestone in their 18-year strategic partnership. The visit aimed to further strengthen long-standing collaboration in medical education, research, and global academic networking.
During the visit on February 10–11, 2026, Professor Stewart engaged in strategic meetings with Assoc. Prof. Jiruth Sriratanaban, MD, PhD, Dean of MDCU, and the university’s executive team led by President Prof. Wilert Puriwat, PhD. The discussions focused on expanding joint academic initiatives, digital learning platforms, medical education, and global academic partnerships.
Prof. Stewart visited School of Global Health, hosted by Prof. Kiat Ruxrungtham, MD Director, School of Global Health, Prof. Nijasri C. Suwanwela, MD, Associate Dean for Academic Services & International Education and Director of Chulalongkorn University International Medical Program (CU-MEDi), and Prof. Naricha Chirakalwasan, Associate Dean for International Affairs. After a fruitful strategic planning, both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to regional leadership by exploring co-created courses, joint research initiatives, and capacity-building programs desinged to strengthen healthcare workforce across Southeast Asia. By integrating MDCU’s clinical excellence with Weill Cornell’s global strategy, the partnership continues to define the future of international medical education.
During the visit, Professor Stewart also joined the “Small Talk” activity at the International Village, hosted by Prof. Naricha Chirakalwasan, Associate Dean for International Affairs and Assoc. Prof. Parit Mekaroonkamol, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, where international medical students and residents from the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, China, and Japan exchanged views on clinical rotations, cross-cultural experiences and perspectives.
This visit reflects the shared vision of both institutions to advance global medical education and research collaboration, strengthen regional academic leadership, and contribute to improving healthcare systems worldwide.
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