Seoul National University and Other National University Professors' Associations: "Medical Community Must Form a Responsible Consultative Body"

Emphasis on Creating a Cooperative Atmosphere with the Government

The Federation of Professors' Associations of National Universities (Geogukryeon) urged the medical community to form a responsible consultative body to resolve the medical crisis caused by the collective action of residents.

On the 12th, Geogukryeon stated in an appeal, "This medical crisis has increased the worries and anxieties of the public and patients," and suggested, "The medical community should immediately start discussions with the government by forming a responsible consultative body representing universities, hospitals, students, and residents, not just focusing on the issue of medical school quotas but on building the future medical system of our country."

They added, "The government should also create an atmosphere for smooth dialogue and consultation with the medical community and consider the positions of residents as much as possible to promptly normalize the operation of university hospitals."

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They also emphasized the need to reform systems across various fields, not just in healthcare. Geogukryeon stressed, "The medical system of our country, established in the 1970s, requires comprehensive reform," and added, "To ensure that all citizens are treated well in hospitals and that doctors are satisfied with the clinical environment by equipping essential medical services, comprehensive policies covering not only healthcare but also education, academia, and industry are necessary."

Geogukryeon is a federation composed of the presidents of professors' associations from 10 national universities, including Gangwon National University, Kyungpook National University, Gyeongsang National University, Pusan National University, and Seoul National University, which is a national university corporation. It actively conducts public opinion gathering and policy proposal activities within the professors' community to address university issues.

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