A new regional hub for surgical education has been established  in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson MedTech at Rama Lab of the Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute (CNMI), a part of the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi  Hospital, Mahidol University. This represents a significant milestone in advancing clinical  excellence and hands-on training for healthcare professionals across Thailand and the  broader Asia Pacific region. 

“Our collaboration with Johnson & Johnson MedTech reflects a shared vision to elevate  surgical standards through education and innovation,” said Clinical Professor Dr. Arthit  Angkanon, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital. “By leveraging Rama Lab’s  advanced facilities and Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s global expertise, we are creating  impactful learning experiences that elevate standards of care throughout the Asia Pacific  region.”  

This 400 sqm state-of-the-art facility, established through an exclusive three-year  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between CNMI and Johnson & Johnson, is located  on the 5th floor of CNMI’s Clinical Anatomy Building. It empowers healthcare professionals  with innovative, immersive learning experiences that combine real-world clinical practice  and expert instruction. The center is designed to meet evolving clinical needs and includes  state-of-the-art simulation environments, such as a fully equipped operating room with  surgical lighting and a dedicated VELYS™ robotic-assisted training space. It also provides  versatile spaces, including a lecture hall and hands-on lab accommodating up to 50  participants, as well as mid-sized and focus group rooms for smaller workshops and  discussions, fostering a dynamic environment for both foundational and advanced surgical  training. 

The APAC LearningCenter’s official opening was marked by the Johnson & Johnson MedTech ACE Solutions in Motion Summit, which took place from 14–15 June 2025 at Rama Lab as  a first-of-its-kind highly specialized educational event to help improve surgical skills and  expertise in Knee Arthroplasty in Asia Pacific.