- Sunway University launched the Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School, with the Minister of Higher Education officiating the ceremony, marking a new era in medical education in Malaysia.
- The school’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme combines innovative curriculum with hands-on clinical training at Sunway Medical Centre, emphasizing technology, digital healthcare, and community involvement to prepare future healthcare leaders.
- With a focus on sustainability, AI in medicine, and international research collaborations, the school aims to produce well-rounded medical professionals equipped to tackle global healthcare challenges and serve communities both locally and globally.
Sunway University began the Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School, a brand-new venture for the medical educational sphere in Malaysia, with strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research, leadership for ethics, and innovation to the forefront.
The launch ceremony at Sunway University was officiated by the Minister of Higher Education, Dato' Seri Diraja Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, and witnessed by Tan Sri Sir Jeffrey Cheah, Sunway Group Founder and Chairman.
The medical school will prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills and compassion required to meet the changing needs of global healthcare systems.
The opening of the Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School is undoubtedly a follow-up to the setting up of the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC) in Cambridge, underlining Cheah's dedication to developing world-class education as well as providing biomedical research.
The climax of the opening was the 'White Coat Ceremony' for the first batch of medical students, who also administered the 'Hippocratic Oath', a symbolic and significant rite of passage to be officially welcomed as members of the medical fraternity.
Sunway University's Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme provides an innovative, future-oriented medical curriculum coupled with experiential clinical training within Sunway Medical Centre, one of the top private hospitals. Students are provided with hands-on practice in patient care and convert medical theory into practical skills applicable in the real world. The programme also promotes inter professional learning, equipping students to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams for a comprehensive perspective of patient care.
With a strong focus on clinical and translational research, sustainability and planetary health in medicine, digital healthcare technology such as precision medicine and use of artificial intelligence in medicine, students are well-prepared to lead in tech-enabled healthcare settings. Outside the hospital, the programme promotes community involvement through activities like the Desa Mentari Project, developing socially responsible medical professionals committed to serving the community.
President of Sunway University, Professor Sibrandes Poppema said: “The launch of the Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School represents a pivotal step forward in our mission to shape future-ready healthcare professionals. Our goal is to develop doctors and researchers who not only excel in medical knowledge and clinical skills but who are also equipped to lead with integrity, empathy, and innovation. This school shall be a catalyst for groundbreaking research, international partnership, and environmentally friendly healthcare solutions that serve Malaysian communities and beyond.
With its future-focused medical curriculum, cutting-edge clinical training, digital literacy, and international research collaborations, the Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School is poised to be a premier medical education institution in Asia. Its opening heralds a new generation of medical education innovation one that enables the creation of sustainable, technology-aided, and community-centered healthcare solutions for the future.
