Suncheon National University-Mokpo National University, Application for Preliminary Accreditation Evaluation of Integrated University Medical School

Visit to Korea Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation on the 28th, Submission of Application Form

Suncheon National University (President Lee Byung-woon) and Mokpo National University (President Song Ha-cheol) announced on the 29th that they visited the Korea Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation in person on the 28th and submitted a preliminary accreditation application for a medical school under the name of the Jeonnam Integrated National University.

Earlier, the two universities agreed on the 15th to integrate the universities to establish a medical school in Jeonnam, and on the 27th, they launched a joint university integration promotion committee with the presidents of both universities as co-chairmen, officially starting discussions on integration.

Main building view of Suncheon National University.

Co-chairmen Lee Byung-woon and Song Ha-cheol stated, “The preliminary accreditation application for the medical school of Jeonnam Integrated National University is an important starting point for strengthening regional medical infrastructure and improving the level of health care.” They added, “Through integration, both universities will do their best to establish the medical school and prepare for accreditation to leap forward as a top-tier and glocal university.”

They further stated, “This integration and the establishment of the medical school are key tasks for the development of the Jeonnam medical system and the expansion of public healthcare, so we expect full support and cooperation from the government and local communities.”

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