Han Seungbeom, Director of Korea University Anam Hospital, Elected Next President of the Korean Orthopaedic Association

Korea University Anam Hospital announced on the 19th that Han Seung-beom, director of Anam Hospital, has been elected as the next chairman of the Korean Orthopaedic Association. His term will begin in November 2024 and last for one year.

Director Han graduated from Korea University College of Medicine and earned his master's and doctoral degrees from the same graduate school. He has served as the head of the operating room, director of the Medical Cooperation Center, and deputy director of medical affairs at Korea University Anam Hospital. He is currently serving as the director of Korea University Anam Hospital.

The hospital explained that he is known as an expert in the treatment of knees and hips and in artificial joint replacement surgery. He was the first in Korea to perform artificial joint surgery using navigation technology and has demonstrated the latest hip replacement techniques to specialists both domestically and internationally, striving to find the optimal surgical methods and implant materials to improve patients' quality of life.

Director Han has been active as a board member and insurance committee chairman of the Korean Orthopaedic Association, a council member of the Korean Hip Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Fracture Society. He has also dedicated himself to research activities for medical advancement by publishing numerous academic papers.

Director Han said, "I am grateful for the trust and election despite abnormal fees and difficult medical environments. I will do my best to overcome crisis situations such as the absence of essential medical services," adding, "I will strive to enhance the rights of association members and promote the development of the medical community."

Seungbeom Han, Director of Korea University Anam Hospital,
[Photo by Korea University Anam Hospital]

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