Ramon Pujol obtained his medical degree and doctorate from the University of Barcelona, Spain, and completed his specialization in internal medicine at Bellvitge University Hospital in 1977. He subsequently developed an extensive clinical and academic career, serving as Head of the Department of Internal Medicine at Granollers General Hospital and later at Bellvitge University Hospital, where he held this position for approximately 20 years.
Alongside his clinical responsibilities, he pursued an academic career at the University of Barcelona, where he served as Professor of Medicine and Director of the Department of Clinical Sciences. In 2017, he was appointed the founding Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), leading the establishment of a new medical curriculum based on innovative teaching methods, clinical integration, and patient-centred care. He also established and directed the university's Chair of Medical Education. In 2024, he was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor at UVic-UCC in recognition of his contributions to academic medicine and medical education.
His main professional and research interests include internal medicine, medical education, clinical training, and healthcare for older patients. He has been particularly involved in developing innovative approaches to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, promoting the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience. He has authored numerous scientific publications and contributed to research projects and educational initiatives in these fields.
He has held several prominent leadership positions in national and international scientific societies, including President of the Catalan Society of Internal Medicine, the Spanish Society of Internal Medicine (SEMI), the Catalan Society of Medical Education, and the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM). He was elected President of the XI Ottawa Conference on Medical Education, in Barcelona, in 2004. In 2012, he became Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, and subsequently Fellow of the European Federation of Internal Medicine. In 2018, he was elected a member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Catalonia in recognition of his contributions to clinical medicine, medical education, and academic leadership. He has been holding the position of Vice-President of the Foundation for the Development of Internal Medicine in Europe (FDIME) between 2017 and 2026.