Suncheon National University Submits Joint Proposal for Medical School Establishment to Ministry of Health and Welfare

Joint Proposal for Establishing National University Medical Schools by Region

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Heo Seonsik] Suncheon National University (President Ko Youngjin) announced on February 20 that it submitted a 'Joint Petition for the Establishment of a Medical School' to the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Suncheon National University (President Ko Youngjin), together with four national universities, delivered the 'Joint Petition for the Establishment of Regional National University Medical Schools to Expand Regional Public Medical Personnel' to the Minister of Health and Welfare at the Ministry of Health and Welfare (Sejong) on the 20th.

[Photo by Suncheon National University]

At the petition delivery ceremony to the Minister of Health and Welfare on that day, the presidents of five universities including Suncheon National University, a national central university, Gongju National University, Mokpo National University, Andong National University, and Changwon National University attended and submitted a joint petition urging the allocation of medical school quotas and national support for the establishment of medical schools at national universities in medically underserved areas.

President Ko Youngjin of Suncheon National University said, "We promise to do our best to improve medical services in Jeonnam, the worst medical blind spot nationwide, and to promote balanced regional development. We will make every effort to establish a medical school reflecting the aspirations of local residents to create a happy and healthy Jeonnam."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Heo Seonsik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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