Year 1
1 Year
Year 1 — Foundation
English, Anatomy, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Embryology, Introduction to Research Methodology, English Medical Terminology
- 8
- Year MD Programme
- 4
- Curriculum Phases
- 1 st
- Private SEA School in Harvard Network
- MoH
- Accredited Programme
Our Mission
Educating Cambodia's Next Generation of Doctors
The Faculty of Medicine provides education in the art and science of medicine through in-class and online lectures; laboratory practice; clerkships and internships in public, private and NGO hospitals; on- field experiences; volunteerism. The students acquire the knowledge and skills to improve the health of Cambodian people through prevention and good clinical practice. All courses are taught in English, with translation into Khmer, when necessary.
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Education delivered through in-class and online lectures, laboratory practice, clerkships, and internships
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Instruction in English, with Khmer translation support where needed
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The only private-university medical school in Southeast Asia selected for the Harvard-led Collaborative Network on Competency-Based Medical Education
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Structured simulation-lab training before students progress to real patient care
8 Years, Four Phases
Curriculum Structure
From foundational sciences to clinical internship, the MD programme builds competence in four progressive phases.
Years 2-3
2 Years
Years 2–3 — Basic Sciences
Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, and Public Health, building the foundation for clinical study.
Years 4-6
2 Year
Years 4–6 — Clinical Training
Cardiology, Anatomic Pathology, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Pathophysiology, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Medical and Surgical Pathology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Legal Medicine, Medical and Surgical Therapeutics, Anesthesia and Reanimation, Emergency Medicine
Year 7-8
2 Year
Years 7–8 — Internship & Thesis
Supervised clinical internship, dissertation completion, and preparation for the national exit exam.
Select a year to see the subjects and learning content.
Hands-On Training
Facilities & Laboratories
Modern simulation, laboratory, and clinical spaces support every stage of the curriculum.
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SIM
Clinical Simulation Centre
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A01
Anatomy & Embryology Lab
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B01
Biochemistry & Microbiology Lab
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PH01
Public Health & Research Unit
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UPH
UP Health Center
Meet the Leadership
Faculty Leadership
Dean
Asst. Prof. PROM Vireak
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
A practising paediatrician with an MBA and a B.Ed alongside his medical degree, Asst. Prof. PROM Vireak leads the Faculty's academic strategy, its Harvard-network curriculum partnership, and its growing international collaborations.
MD · B.Ed · MBA · Paediatrician pvireak@puthisastra.edu.kh
Dr. Thim Pichthida, B.Ed., MD, Consultant Pediatrician, MHA
Deputy Dean for Clinical Affairs
tpichthida@puthisastra.edu.khGlobally Connected
Global Recognition & Partnerships
From a Harvard-led education network to growing regional exchanges, the Faculty connects students to the world.
- Harvard-Led Network
- MOU with NUS, Singapore
- Regional Partner Visits
- UP Health Center
Beyond the Classroom
Student Life
Student-run clubs extend learning beyond lectures — from emergency response training to community health outreach.
Simulation Club
Runs first-aid and emergency-response training using the Faculty's simulation mannequins. members
Medical Research Society
Supports student-led research projects, journal clubs, and conference submissions. members
Community Health Outreach Club
Organises screening drives and health education visits to underserved communities. members
Faculty Highlights
Medicine Specifications
Select a topic to learn more about education, partnerships, and outcomes specific to the Faculty of Medicine.
Career Opportunities
Students can apply for their doctorate to become a doctor in the state code, which can be used in health care institutions or at public hospitals throughout Cambodia. Students can also apply for this degree to apply for a job at a private hospital or open a personal consultation and treatment room. In addition, students can use it to apply for further medical education or apply for scholarships to study abroad.
You may either practice medicine as a generalist or study further and specialize in any of a huge number of fields such as internal medicine, general surgery, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otorhinolaryngology, obstetrics & gynecology, pediatrics. Apart from pursuing a career as a clinician or surgeon, you could also look for a career in medical research as a medical scientist, or in public health. Students can use their MD degree to apply for government employment (e.g., Ministry of Health), to work in public or private hospitals or clinics, or to open their own practice.
International Relationships
The UP Faculty of Medicine represents Cambodia and is the only Medical School from a private University in the South-East Asia region selected to participate in a Collaborative Network on Competency-Based Medical Education led by Harvard University, Boston, USA. Public Universities from Lao PDR and Vietnam are also part of the Network, which aims to improve and modernize medical education in the region.
Facilities
Our SIMULATION LABORATORY has very good and modern mannequins/equipment which allows the students to receive tailored simulation practice training in each academic year before starting the clinical practice on real patients at partner hospitals. The Pre-hospital training includes skill stations, workshops and case scenarios. UP is the only medical school in Cambodia to offer a structured simulation training program.
Graduation Criteria
Students must pass all the courses required by the national curriculum, prepare and defend a dissertation and pass the national exit exam. The exit exam is made of a multiple-choice question exam and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Where Graduates Go
Career Pathways
Graduates pursue generalist and specialist practice, research, public health, and government health service — in Cambodia and abroad.
- Generalist Medicine
- Surgery
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Public Health
- Government Health Service
- Clinical Research
- Private Practice
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