'20th Anniversary' Bundang Seoul National University Hospital Holds Commemorative Events Including Academic Symposium and Concert

Bundang Seoul National University Hospital is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year by hosting various commemorative events, including an academic symposium and a concert. Since its opening in 2003 with an average of 1,300 outpatients and 450 inpatients per day, Bundang Seoul National University Hospital has grown into a medical institution serving about 7,000 outpatients and 1,200 inpatients daily. This year, the hospital is preparing for a new leap forward by planning the construction of the 'Metropolitan Infectious Disease Specialized Hospital' and the 'Advanced Outpatient Center.'

Exterior view of Bundang Seoul National University Hospital. [Photo by Bundang Seoul National University Hospital]

On the 8th, Bundang Seoul National University Hospital announced that it will hold a two-day commemorative event on May 11-12 to celebrate the first official day of medical service on May 10. On the first day, May 11, the hospital will hold the 'Symposium Commemorating the Designation of the Metropolitan Infectious Disease Specialized Hospital' and the '20th Anniversary Concert.' On May 12, the hospital will hold an opening ceremony along with an academic symposium.

First, on May 11, the symposium commemorating the designation of the Metropolitan Infectious Disease Specialized Hospital will gather domestic and international experts in the field of infectious diseases to explore the successful establishment of the infectious disease specialized hospital and the development direction of Korea’s infectious disease response system against new infectious diseases. On the same afternoon, at the Healthcare Innovation Park, a concert titled 'Songs of Hope and Future' will be held with faculty, supporters, and local residents. The program is designed to tell the 100-year history of Korean art songs from their birth to the present day as a single story, allowing the audience to enjoy masterpieces such as 'Bongseonhwa' and 'Gohyang' with detailed explanations and rich visuals.

Image commemorating the 20th anniversary of Bundang Seoul National University Hospital.

On May 12, the hospital will hold the 20th anniversary academic symposium under the theme of 'Healthcare Innovation and Future Medicine.' The symposium will consist of four sessions: ▲20 Years of Medical Innovation at Bundang Seoul National University Hospital ▲Bio Cluster ▲Digital Healthcare ▲Precision Medicine. The 20th anniversary ceremony will also take place on the same day, including the report on the compilation of the '20-Year History of Bundang Seoul National University Hospital' and awards for outstanding staff members.

Hospital Director Song Jeong-han said, "We have prepared various events to look back on the 20 years Bundang Seoul National University Hospital has passed and to prepare for the next 20 years. We will do our best to fulfill our responsibilities and mission as a leader in medical innovation presenting a vision suitable for the new era."

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