Suncheon National University and Kyungkook University establish a cooperation system to establish a national medical school

Suncheon National University and Kyungkuk National University, which have been confirmed as new local medical schools, have decided to cooperate in preparations for establishment.

According to Suncheon National University on the 6th, the two universities signed a business agreement for the establishment of a medical school and development of medical education in the conference room of Kyungkuk University in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do on the 5th.

The two universities decided to share related information, including promotion of medical school establishment, administrative procedures, curriculum development and operation, cases of securing teachers, and establishment of educational facilities and clinical practice systems.

We plan to join forces in evaluating and accrediting medical education, expanding the number of medical school students, holding joint seminars and workshops, and identifying system improvement and policy recommendations.

President Lee Byeong-woon of Suncheon National University said, "This is a significant starting point for both universities to cooperate toward the common goal of establishing a successful medical school. We will work with the local community, local government, and government ministries to create educational conditions so that the new medical school can train excellent local medical professionals."

Kyungkuk University President Jeong Tae-joo said, “This is a meaningful opportunity for both universities to share experience and expertise in the field of medical education and develop together,” and added, “We will actively strive to promote exchange and cooperation in various fields such as curriculum development, securing faculty, and medical education management.”