siriraj medical education

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Educational philosophy

Outcome-Based Education (OBE)

The OBE approach ensures that graduates acquire the essential competencies required in medical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional attitudes.These competencies align with the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), TMC standards, WFME accreditation requirements, and the faculty’s mission to develop doctors who embody Siriraj’s core values of altruism, integrity, and responsibility This strategy directly addresses Thailand’s demand for primary care physicians, while also maintaining global educational benchmarks. By emphasizing specific learning outcomes, the curriculum ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet societal healthcare needs and uphold international medical standards.

Learners & learning centered

Constructivism

The curriculum is designed based on constructivist theory, which emphasizes integrative and experiential learning through horizontal, longitudinal, and spiral integration Basic and clinical sciences are integrated in a system-based format, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is reinforced through early clinical exposure, beginning in the first year. By incorporating early clinical exposure and fostering interdisciplinary competencies, constructivist learning prepares students for lifelong learning and clinical challenges. The curriculum also emphasizes the development of Leadership skills, Effective communication, and Self-management abilities. Students further refine these competencies through coursework and extracurricular activities Additionally, research training is embedded in the curriculum, beginning with research ethics and ending with practicing research projects. This ensures that graduates possess the necessary skills to contribute to clinical research and evidence-based medical practice.

Undergraduate Education Division

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Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
2 Wanglang Road Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, THAILAND

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