Faculty Of Medicine, King Mongkut's Institute Of Technology Ladkrabang

The Faculty of Medicine, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang () is a medical school in Lat Krabang District, Bangkok.

History

On 27 April 2016, the council of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang approved the set up of a Faculty of Medicine. The MD course was approved on 16 February 2018 and was opened for first student admission since mid-2018. The faculty runs an international program for medicine and the current designated teaching hospitals are operated by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

Academic

Preclinical (Year 1-3)

Core course (Year 1)

Semester 1 , Total of 21 Credits

• Scientific methods

• Applied physics and mathematics for health sciences

• Introduction to medical profession

• Medical biochemistry and molecular biology

• Human behavior and sociology

• Communication in Thai for medical profession

• English for medical profession

• Creative thinking and innovation

• Free elective

Semester 2 , Total of 21 Credits

• Computer and digital technology for health sciences

• Cell and tissue physiology

• Fundamental health economics

• Health policy and public welfare

• Academic reading and writing for health sciences

• Selective study in language subject

• World culture

• Medical ethics and professional law

• Free elective

Pre-Clinical Development (Year 2)

Year 2 , Semester 1 , Total of 21 Credits

• Clinical anatomy and medical imaging

• Body movement and control

• Body fluid homeostasis I

• Body fluid homeostasis II

• Body energy homeostasis

• Body regulation and defense

Year 2 , Semester 2 , Total of 19 Credits

• Sex, gender, reproduction and healthy living

• Brain and mind

• Human genetics, growth and development

• Molecular medicine and pharmacotherapeutics

Pre-Clinical Development (Year 3)

Year 3 , Semester 1 , Total of 22 Credits

• Arts and sciences of clinical diagnosis

• Clinical microbiology and infectious diseases

• Cardiovascular medicine

• Respiratory medicine

• Gastroenterology and hepatology

• Renal and genitourinary medicine

• Allergy, immunology and rheumatology

• Endocrinology and metabolism

Year 3 , Semester 2 , Total of 19 Credits

• Hematology and oncology

• Clinical neurosciences

• Mental health and psychopathology

• Aging and degenerative disorders

• Evidence-based medicine

• Health promotion and disease prevention

• Integrated biomedical sciences* (Comprehensive Exam)

• Research experiences in biomedical  

Clinical Training (Year 4, 5, 6)

Year 4 , Semester 1 , Total of 20 Credits

• Principles of biomedical engineering

• Advanced subject in biomedical sciences I #

• Advanced subject in biomedical sciences II #

• Essential clinical skills

• Forensic medicine

• Family medicine clerkship

• Seminars in biomedical research I*

• Individual research I*

Year 4 , Semester 2 , Total of 19 Credits

• Biomedical research selective I* #

• Biomedical research selective II* #

• Seminars in biomedical research II*

• Individual research II*

• Community and global medicine

• Neurology, geriatric and rehabilitation medicine clerkship

• Psychiatry clerkship

Year 5 , Semester 1 , Total of 21 Credits

• Internal medicine clerkship

• Surgery clerkship

• Anesthesiology, cardiology and critical care medicine clerkship

• Obstetrics and gynecology clerkship

• Pediatric clerkship

• Seminars in biomedical research III*

Year 5 , Semester 2 , Total of 20 Credits

• Individual research III*

• Ambulatory medicine clerkship

• Accident and emergency medicine clerkship

• Oncology and palliative medicine clerkship

• Selective clerkship I

• Selective clerkship II

• Thesis I*

Year 6 , Semester 1 , Total of 22 Credits

• Introduction to clinical practice in the health care system*

• Practicum in internal medicine*

• Practicum in surgery*

• Practicum in pediatrics*

• Practicum in obstetrics and gynecology*

• Practicum in orthopedics and emergency medicine*

Year 6 , Semester 2 , Total of 22 Credits

• Practicum in community hospital*

• Selective practicum I*

• Selective practicum II*

• Thesis II*

• Thesis III*

Remarks:

* S/U grading will be offered

# Students may choose to study any research courses in biomedical sciences,

Teaching Hospitals

* Sirindhorn Hospital, Department of Medical Services, BMA
* Lat Krabang Hospital, Department of Medical Services, BMA
* King Mongkut Chaokhun Thahan Hospital (under construction)

MOU hospitals

* Bumrungrad International Hospital

See also

* List of medical schools in Thailand

References

{{Medical schools in Thailand

Medical schools in Thailand
University departments in Thailand