20th Anniversary of Bundang Seoul National University Hospital... "As a Future Medical Leader"

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Bundang Seoul National University Hospital is poised to leap forward as a global hub for bio-healthcare.

Bundang Seoul National University Hospital announced on the 15th that it held commemorative events over two days, May 11-12, to mark the first official day of medical service on May 10, 2003.

Director Song Jeong-han is delivering a commemorative speech at the 20th anniversary ceremony of Bundang Seoul National University Hospital.
[Photo by Bundang Seoul National University Hospital]

At the symposium held on the 11th to commemorate the designation of the metropolitan infectious disease specialized hospital, leading scholars from around the world gathered to share insights on responding to emerging infectious diseases and successfully establishing specialized infectious disease hospitals. That afternoon, a commemorative concert was held, inviting over 500 guests including sponsors, visitors, local residents, and hospital staff.

On the 12th, an academic symposium was held to introduce the 20 years of medical innovation achievements at Bundang Seoul National University Hospital. They shared the process of publishing the 'Outcome Book,' which contains survival rates, mortality rates, and surgical performance for major diseases, marking the first such publication in Korea to promote a culture of ensuring patients' right to know, and the annual advancement of these indicators. Additionally, experts from various fields gathered to explore the future direction of 'future medicine,' including bio clusters, digital healthcare, and precision medicine.

During the 20th anniversary ceremony, a commemorative video was screened along with a report on the compilation of the '20-Year History of Bundang Seoul National University Hospital.' This history covers the hospital’s growth and achievements from the initial discussions on hospital establishment in 1989, its opening in 2003, to the present day, including specialized centers, clinical departments, biomedical research institutes, and the public sector.

Hospital Director Song Jeong-han stated, "Despite numerous challenges over the past 20 years, we have pioneered new opportunities with an attitude of innovation and challenge. Amid the rapidly changing medical environment due to advances in cutting-edge technology and large-scale infectious disease outbreaks, we will do our best to ensure that Bundang Seoul National University Hospital leads the future of medicine and stands at the forefront of innovation."

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