From the First Step

  • 1881

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    The First Step Toward Public Health

    • During a cholera outbreak, H.M. King Chulalongkorn established temporary hospitals across 48 districts.

    • After the outbreak, he planned for a permanent hospital and appointed a committee for its construction.

       

  • A Prince’s Legacy Begins

    • H.R.H. Prince Siriraj Kakudhabhand, the King’s beloved son, died of dysentery at 18 months.

    • In grief, H.M. the King donated wood planks from the prince’s cremation and his private funds to build the hospital.

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    1887

  • 1888

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    Siriraj Hospital Officially Opens

    • H.M. King Chulalongkorn officially opened the hospital on April 26, naming it Siriraj Hospital.

    • Also known as “Wang Lang Hospital” by locals, it had 50 beds and treated patients with both modern and Thai traditional medicine.

  • Thailand’s First Medical School Established

    • The first medical school in Thailand was established at Siriraj Hospital on September 5.

    • It was named “Bhatayakorn School” with a 3-year curriculum combining modern and traditional medicine.

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    1890

  • 1893

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    The First Medical Graduates

    • The first batch of Thai medical graduates received their degrees on May 1.

  • Prince Mahidol’s Medical Mission

    • During the reign of H.M. King Vajiravudh, Prince Mahidol Adulyadej chose to study public health and medicine in the U.S.
    • He earned his C.P.H. in 1922 and M.D. (Cum Laude) from Harvard University in 1928.
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    1916

  • 1917

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    Chulalongkorn University Founded

    • Chulalongkorn University was founded.

    • The medical school became one of its four faculties and was renamed the Faculty of Medicine of Chulalongkorn University.

  • Raising the Standard of Thai Medicine

    Prince Mahidol Adulyadej worked with the Rockefeller Foundation to elevate Thai medical education and improve Siriraj Hospital’s facilities.

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    1922

  • 1943

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    Birth of the University of Medicine

    • Under H.M. King Ananda Mahidol, the University of Medicine was founded.

    • The Faculty of Medicine and three other faculties were transferred from Chulalongkorn University.

  • The Rise of Mahidol University

    • In the reign of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the University of Medicine was renamed Mahidol University.

    • The medical school became Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.

    • Siriraj Hospital continued to grow and is now recognized as one of Southeast Asia’s largest hospitals.

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    1969