Korea University Medical Center leads medical innovation as a super-gap future hospital

Jan 02, 2025

Korea University Medical Center (Ministry of Medical Affairs and Medical Center Director Yoon Eul-sik) held a New Year's greeting ceremony at 8 a.m. on January 2nd at Seungmyeongho Hall on the 7th floor of Donghwa Bio Hall at Korea University's Medical Science Park.

About 80 people attended the New Year's ceremony, including medical vice president Yoon Eul-sik, medical school president Cho Jung-beom, Ahnam hospital director Han Seung-beom, Guro hospital director Chung Hee-jin, Ansan hospital director Kwon Soon-young, medical planning director Son Ho-sung, medical research director Kim Hak-joon, and other heads and key positions of Korea University Medical Center.

Vice-President of Medical Services Yoon Eul-sik said, `The chaos that hit the medical community last year was a great ordeal, but we have overcome difficulties as one DNA of the ancient medical center that overcame many crises in the past.' `Thanks to the hard work and dedication of all faculty and staff, we were able to firmly protect the patients' trust in the ancient hospital"I commended you for your hard work. In particular, it was a year in which all institutions made meaningful progress through renovation of the Medical University First Medical Center, introduction of Anam Da Vinci 5, specialization for severe diseases in Guro, and expansion of the relocation of Ansan Medical Life Center."




Vice-President Yoon said, "In the new year, as a medical institution centered on severe intractable diseases, we will completely re-establish the concept of a high-level general hospital as a 'Pathfinder' that takes the first step toward conquering intractable diseases and build our own permanent system that is not easily swayed by changes in socio-economic external conditions through changes that encompass the entire workforce and facilities. Let's lay the foundation for a new future and make sure that 2025 will be remembered as a year that protects the value of life and the essence of medicine together."

The heads of Anam, Guro, and Ansan hospitals also expressed their aspirations for the Eulsa year in their New Year's address.

Han Seung-beom, head of Anam Hospital, said "2025 is another leap year for us" and added, "We need to grow into a global medical institution that leads medicine in the future beyond its basic role as a high-level comprehensive medical institution of treatment for symptomatic patients."," he stressed. We will accelerate the transition to smart hospitals and create a new standard for precision medical care by combining AI and big data, as well as advanced technologies and medical care, he said.




"Now is the time for strategic investment and innovation for the future to fully realize our growth potential," said Chung Hee-jin, head of Korea University Guro Hospital. "Building a new cancer hospital (Nuri-gwan), expanding and modernizing facilities, and opening an infectious disease center for the next pandemic are not just space expansion, but essential processes to fulfill social responsibilities as a hub for severe and critical care in Korea." He then said, `After five years, I will be at the center of future medical care, and I will be reborn as a hospital full of pride for all the families of Guro Hospital.'

Kwon Soon-young, head of Korea University Ansan Hospital, said "2025 is a meaningful year for Ansan Hospital to mark its 40th anniversary" and added, ""With the mission of "Best medical care for patients, constant dedication for the community" as a springboard, we should accelerate innovation by challenging new tasks that will grow us under the goal of "Collaborating toward Future Medicine"." he said. "Let's trust and rely on each other, and write a new history of Ansan Hospital together through challenges and innovation," he said.

Korea University Medical Center leads medical innovation as a super-gap future hospital








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.