Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

What Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University does

The Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University is a public academic institution established in 1972 as the fourth faculty of Prince of Songkla University, located on the Hat Yai campus in Songkhla province, southern Thailand. It operates Songklanagarind Hospital, a 635-bed tertiary teaching hospital that serves as the primary medical referral center for 14 southern Thai provinces, and functions as an integrated medical school combining undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, clinical research, and comprehensive tertiary patient care under royal patronage. The faculty generates revenue through three principal streams: healthcare services rendered under Thailand's universal healthcare coverage scheme (บัตรทอง), social security, and self-pay arrangements at government-regulated fee schedules; medical education and training programs including conferences, CME/CNE courses, and specialized training; and research funding from national agencies including the Thailand Research Fund (TRF), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), and National Health Security Office (NHSO). It maintains 17+ academic departments plus specialized centers (Cancer, Cleft, Esophageal Cancer, Genomic Medicine, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation) and operates an in-house developed digital infrastructure managed by a dedicated Division of Information Technology (established 1990).

The institution's technology stack is anchored by proprietary, internally developed systems rather than commercial software, including Hospital Information Systems covering medical records, laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, nuclear medicine, patient billing, nutrition, and clinical/administrative modules, alongside a Medical Records System (MRS), Drug Database (cPICS/DrugBASE), HRIS, Financial Management System, MEDTV PSU media platform, and the patient-facing Mor-Or We Care application. The faculty distributes its services through four primary channels: direct in-person delivery via Songklanagarind Hospital's outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and specialized center facilities; specialized medical centers for focused clinical services; on-campus undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs; and online seminars and webinars. Marketing and community engagement are conducted primarily through the institutional website (medinfo.psu.ac.th), social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Line), peer-reviewed journals (JHSMR, PSUMJ), and the annual academic conference. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification governs information security across IT operations.

Name

Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

Legal name

คณะแพทยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์

Website

https://medinfo.psu.ac.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University is a Thai public medical faculty operating Songklanagarind Hospital, a 635-bed tertiary teaching hospital serving 14 southern provinces, combining medical education, clinical research, and patient care under government funding and universal healthcare schemes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Medical Center / Tertiary Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA), Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC), Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI), Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC), Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC), Student Health & University Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAK)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Tertiary healthcare services
• Hospital information systems
• Clinical research programs
• Physician training

Headquarters

HQ city

Hat Yai

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Songklanagarind Hospital operates as a 635-bed tertiary care hospital providing medical services to the public, generating revenue through patient care services including outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and specialized medical treatments. The hospital accepts various payment types including universal healthcare coverage (บัตรทอง), social security, and self-pay patients.
2. Medical Education and Training Programs: The faculty generates revenue through medical education programs, postgraduate training, continuing medical education (CME) courses, and specialized nursing training programs which award CNE/CNEU credits. Fees are charged for conferences, seminars, and training courses.
3. Research and Grant Funding: Research activities are funded through national research grant agencies including the Thailand Research Fund (TRF), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), and the National Health Security Office (NHSO), among others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Medicine provides tertiary medical care through its 635-bed Songklanagarind Hospital, undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, residency and fellowship training, and biomedical/clinical research. It serves as the primary referral center for 14 southern Thai provinces, offering specialized services including cancer treatment, renal dialysis, cardiac care, organ transplantation, genomic medicine, and palliative care. The faculty also operates continuing medical education (CME) courses, nursing specialization programs awarding CNE/CNEU credits, and academic conferences.

Product overview

Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University operates as a comprehensive medical school and university hospital system with Songklanagarind Hospital as its primary teaching hospital. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of digital products and services centered around the MedPSU Website Portal (medinfo.psu.ac.th), which serves as the main gateway to institutional information and services. The core digital infrastructure includes patient-facing systems such as the Mor-Or We Care mobile application for health services and the Online Patient Registration System, alongside clinical systems including the Medical Records System (MRS) for electronic patient records management, and the Drug Database (cPICS/DrugBASE) for pharmaceutical information. Supporting administrative functions include the HRIS for human resources and payroll management, Financial Management System for procurement and budgeting, and the Knowledge Management Portal (KM) for organizational learning. Additional specialized systems include MedPSU EdiTrack for medical education tracking, QRCode Generator for hospital operations, MEDTV PSU for internal media broadcasting, and Clinical Training Management for seminar and training programs. The portfolio also includes digital academic journals (JHSMR, PSUMJ), the COVID-19 Health Screening System, and Meeting Room Booking System. The architecture follows a portal-based model with multiple specialized modules integrated through the main website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Songklanagarind Hospital: Primary teaching hospital of the Faculty of Medicine, providing healthcare services and clinical training

Products and services

• Songklanagarind Hospital Healthcare Services Comprehensive tertiary medical care services delivered through a 635-bed teaching hospital, including outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and specialized medical treatments. Serves as the primary referral center for 14 southern Thai provinces, accepting patients under universal healthcare coverage (บัตรทอง), social security, and self-pay. Specialties include cancer treatment, renal dialysis, cardiac care, organ transplantation, genomic medicine, and palliative care.
• Medical Education Programs (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) Comprehensive medical education from undergraduate through postgraduate levels, including the MD program, residency and fellowship training across multiple specialties, and continuing medical education (CME) courses. Education is delivered on-campus at the Hat Yai campus through lectures and clinical training at Songklanagarind Hospital.
• Nursing Specialization and Allied Health Training Programs Specialized nursing training programs and allied health professional training, including a dialysis nursing course awarding 50 CNEU credits. Programs include continuing nursing education (CNE/CNEU) credit courses and specialized certification programs.
• Clinical and Biomedical Research Programs Biomedical, clinical, and translational research programs conducted through the faculty's research centers and Songklanagarind Hospital. Research is funded through national agencies including TRF (Thailand Research Fund), NSTDA (National Science and Technology Development Agency), HSRI (Health Systems Research Institute), and NHSO (National Health Security Office). The faculty hosts the HSRI Southern branch (สวรส ภาคใต้) and the Research and Development Institute for Health of Southern Thailand (วพส./RDH).
• Specialized Medical Center Services Focused clinical services through specialized centers including the Cancer Center (ศูนย์องค์รวมเพื่อการศึกษาและบำบัดโรคมะเร็ง), Cleft Center (ศูนย์ผู้ป่วยปากแหว่งเพดานโหว่), Songkla Esophageal Cancer Center, Genomic Medicine Center (ศูนย์เวชศาสตร์จีโนม), Palliative Care Unit (หน่วยชีวันตาภิบาล), and Rehabilitation Center (สาขาวิชาเวชศาสตร์ฟื้นฟู). These centers provide targeted specialty care for complex conditions.
• Academic Conferences and Continuing Education Events Annual academic conferences, international research conferences, specialized medical training workshops, and webinar series (e.g., 'Pain is the Fifth Vital Sign') for medical professionals and students. Some events are free while specialized training programs carry course fees and award CME/CNE credits.
• Peer-Reviewed Academic Journals (JHSMR and PSUMJ) Faculty-published peer-reviewed academic journals including the Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR) hosted at jhsmr.org and the PSU Medical Journal (PSUMJ). These journals serve as platforms for academic dissemination of biomedical and clinical research.

Quantifiable outcome

• First cohort of 35 students admitted June 1973; first graduating class of 31 doctors in March 1979
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Health Security Office (สปสช. / NHSO)coreOthers · 1 July 2015The hospital participates in Thailand's universal healthcare coverage scheme (บัตรทอง), providing medical services to patients under the national health security program. Also collaborates with the Social Security Office (สำนักงานประกันสังคม) for insured workers.
• Hat Yai Hospital and Songkhla Hospital (โรงพยาบาลหาดใหญ่ and โรงพยาบาลสงขลา)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 1973During the initial years, the faculty used Hat Yai Hospital and Songkhla Hospital as clinical training sites for medical students before the opening of Songklanagarind Hospital in 1982.
• Mahidol University (มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 1972Mahidol University's Faculty of Pharmacy temporarily provided office space for the newly established Faculty of Medicine during its initial period. This early institutional support was critical to the faculty's establishment. Additionally, faculty members from Mahidol University served on the founding planning committee.
• Thailand Research Fund (สำนักงานกองทุนสนับสนุนการวิจัย สกว.)minorOthers · 1 January 1972One of multiple national research funding agencies that supports research projects conducted by faculty members. Faculty researchers regularly receive grants from TRF for biomedical and clinical research.
• National Science and Technology Development Agency (สวทช. / NSTDA)minorOthers · 1 January 1972National science and technology development agency providing research funding and support for faculty research initiatives.
• Health Systems Research Institute (สวรส. / HSRI)minorOthers · 1 January 1972The faculty hosts the Southern branch of the Health Systems Research Institute (สวรส ภาคใต้), which supports health systems research in southern Thailand.
• National Health Security Office (สำนักงานหลักประกันสุขภาพแห่งชาติ)minorOthers · 1 January 1972Supports research and healthcare service delivery under Thailand's universal health coverage scheme. The hospital's digital systems interface with NHSO systems for insurance claims processing.
• Southern Thai Medical Schools NetworkminorOthers · 1 January 1972The faculty maintains a network of affiliated hospitals and medical institutions across southern Thailand for clinical training, referral services, and collaborative research.
• Prince of Songkla University (มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1972As a faculty within Prince of Songkla University, the Faculty of Medicine operates under the university's governance and benefits from institutional infrastructure including the central IT systems, human resources, library services, and administrative support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University: Lower northern Thailand medical school with Naresuan University Hospital. Comparable regional medical faculty operating under Thailand's public university governance structure.
• Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University: Northeastern Thailand's primary medical faculty with Srinagarind Hospital. Direct peer as a regional Thai public-university medical school operating a tertiary teaching hospital and serving as referral center for its surrounding provinces.
• Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University: Second Mahidol-affiliated medical faculty with attached tertiary teaching hospital. Direct peer on academic medical center model, government funding structure, and combined education/research/clinical care delivery.
• Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University: Central Thailand medical school at Thammasat University with Thammasat University Hospital. Comparable as a Thai public-university Faculty of Medicine combining medical education, research, and tertiary hospital operations.
• Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University: Premier Thai medical school operating King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. Direct peer in MD-granting medical education, tertiary hospital operations, research output, and academic medical center structure under Thailand's public university system.
• Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University: Thailand's oldest and largest medical school with an attached teaching hospital. Directly comparable as a Thai public university Faculty of Medicine with combined MD-granting, research, and tertiary hospital functions; partnered with this faculty at founding (Mahidol pharmacy provided early office space).
• Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University: Northern Thailand's leading medical school with Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. Comparable regional referral model serving as primary medical hub for its region, with similar MD program, teaching hospital, and Thai public university structure.

Broad incumbents

• Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore: Leading Southeast Asian academic medical center under NUS. Comparable as a regional medical school with attached teaching hospital, joint research/education model, and government affiliation in a neighboring ASEAN healthcare market.
• Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya: Malaysia's premier medical school with University of Malaya Medical Centre. Comparable as a Southeast Asian public-university academic medical center with combined MD-granting, research, and tertiary clinical functions.

Others

• Bumrungrad International Hospital: Large private Thai tertiary hospital with international medical tourism focus. Adjacent rather than direct peer: provides context on the private-sector benchmark for Thai tertiary hospital operations that a public AMC competes against for self-pay/private patients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/medtvpsu
• Facebookfacebook.com/medpsu
• TikToktiktok.com/@medpsuth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faculty-of-medicine-prince-of-songkla-university

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Profiles3 records

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