Korea University Anam Hospital Hosts International Symposium to Commemorate Opening of Medicomplex

by Lee Myeonghwan

Published 21 Nov.2023 15:11(KST)

Korea University Anam Hospital announced on the 21st that it successfully concluded the international symposium commemorating the opening of the new Medy Complex building, held over two days on the 17th and 18th. The symposium took place at the new Medy Complex building.
[Photo by Korea University Anam Hospital]

More than 400 people attended the symposium, including Park Min-su, the 2nd Vice Minister of Health and Welfare, Yoon Eul-sik, Vice President for Medical Affairs and Director of Korea University Medical Center, and Han Seung-beom, Director of Korea University Anam Hospital.

The symposium consisted of a total of 10 sessions. Each day was divided into five detailed sessions, where discussions and debates on specific fields took place. On the first day, the symposium covered topics such as ▲ the history of Korea University Medical Center and Anam Hospital ▲ the role of tertiary hospitals in an aging society ▲ lifecycle digital healthcare ▲ cardiovascular diseases ▲ robotic surgery. The sessions on the second day focused on ▲ challenges and future of nursing ▲ reconstructive surgery ▲ function-preserving surgery ▲ cancer genetics ▲ and the medical community’s leap in preparation for an aging society.

Korea University Anam Hospital plans to continue hosting international events as a platform for sharing the latest insights on various detailed topics and leading discussions that can shape the future paradigm of healthcare, starting with this international symposium.

Meanwhile, the new Medy Complex building at Korea University Anam Hospital was established through a large-scale construction project spanning six years. Through the Medy Complex, Anam Hospital has doubled its size compared to before. Despite the increase in area, the number of beds was not increased; instead, the space per patient was expanded to focus on improving the quality of medical services and patient convenience.

The Medy Complex optimized the flow efficiency, reduced waiting times, and simplified payment procedures, completing the outpatient process so that only one payment is required before leaving after consultation and examination. A newly introduced smart ward incorporates a solution combining the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless networks, and a cloud-based precision medicine hospital information system.

Following the opening of the new building, Korea University Anam Hospital plans to remodel the existing main building to upgrade the quality of clinical spaces. Additionally, the hospital will expand operating rooms and introduce the latest equipment to establish a flexible system capable of perfectly responding to various situations.

Han Seung-beom, Director of Korea University Anam Hospital, said in his opening remarks at the symposium, "I hope that communication about the direction of medicine and medical institutions will continue in the Medy Complex new building, which was created based on reflections on future medicine." Yoon Eul-sik, Vice President for Medical Affairs and Director of Korea University Medical Center, also emphasized, "The advancement of modern medicine has significantly extended human lifespan and solved numerous challenges. Currently, the biomedical field is being intensively nurtured as a core industry and future growth engine beyond academia. This international symposium will be an important opportunity for world-renowned scholars to form creative discourse."

Park Min-su, the 2nd Vice Minister of Health and Welfare, expressed in his encouragement speech, "I hope the Medy Complex new building will develop into a hub that saves lives and leads innovative future medicine," and added, "I wish for active discussions on the role and vision of future hospitals at the international symposium."