Hybrid Final & Chiang Mai Venue
Sunday, 31 January 2027 · 08:30 – 17:00 ICT (UTC+7), on-site at Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University and live worldwide via Zoom Live.
20-Minute Live Defense · 100% Independent Final Scoring
Preliminary scores do not roll over. All Top 10 finalist teams start fresh before one unified judging panel (the oral scoring rubric is sent to finalists on 10 January 2027).
Domestic Teams (Studying in Thailand) · On-Site
The 50th Anniversary Building, MedCMU
Teams enrolled at medical schools in Thailand present in person at the Conference Room, 2nd Floor, The 50th Anniversary Building, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.
Check-in: 08:30–09:00 ICT; complimentary catering and both 45-min English symposia included.
Dress code: Business professional attire (suit/blazer in black, navy, charcoal, white, or muted tones) or official medical school student uniform.
International Teams (Outside Thailand) · Zoom Live
Live Virtual Defense & Stage Projection
Teams studying outside Thailand defend live via Zoom Live, projected onto the main Chiang Mai auditorium screens before the exact same judging panel.
Virtual Green Room: Pre-slot Zoom Breakout Room camera, audio, and slide-share check.
Full-Day Presence: Opening Ceremony, both 45-min English Symposia, Defense, Awards, and brief Post-Event Media Interview (same dress code).
Final Round Day Schedule · Sunday, 31 January 2027
Thailand Time (ICT / UTC+7)Finalist Registration & International Hybrid Technical Check-In
Official Competition Program, Top 10 Oral Defenses, Two (2) 45-Minute Distinguished Scientific Symposia (in English), Complimentary Catering, & Award Ceremony
Finalist Slide Deck Structure
Cover Slide: Exact Project Title (matching PDF), Authors & Affiliations, and optional Mentor, followed by:
- a. Background, Unmet Knowledge Gap & Rationale
- b. Novelty & Conceptual Innovation
- c. Research Question, Central Hypothesis & Objectives
- d. Conceptual Framework & Study Methodology (controls, sample size rationale, study timeline/plan)
- e. Anticipated Findings, Translational Linkage & Future Healthcare Impact
- f. Key References (Vancouver, AMA, or APA format)
Language & Citations: All slides and defense pitches must be in English (any local terms on slides must include an English translation). Unlike the preliminary 2-page PDF (Vancouver or AMA only), oral slides may use Vancouver, AMA, or APA.
Getting to MedCMU & Parking
- Airport, Train & Coach Arrival
- 10–15 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX); overnight trains run from Bangkok (Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal) to Chiang Mai Railway Station, and VIP coaches arrive at Arcade Bus Terminal.
- Local Transport
- Direct drop-off via Grab, Bolt, or Maxim, Chiang Mai’s iconic Red Songthaew (รถแดง) along Suthep Road, or the free electric CMU Shuttle Bus.
- Campus Parking
- Suandok Park Building on Suthep Road (>1,000 parking spaces) or opposite at the Center of Medical Excellence.
