Busan Bumin Hospital Medical Staff Lead Academic Societies in Gastroenterology and Interventional Fields

Kim Hyungwook, Deputy Director of Internal Medicine at Busan Bumin Hospital, was inaugurated as the 23rd President of the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Branch of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy on the 2nd of last month.

Kim Hyungwook, Deputy Director of Medical Affairs, and Jeon Woongbae, Head of Department, Busan Bumin Hospital. Provided by Busan Bumin Hospital

The Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Branch of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is an academic society established to advance research and improve medical technology in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy in the region. The society is actively engaged in academic activities with the goal of early diagnosis and improved treatment methods for gastrointestinal diseases.

President Kim will lead the society for the next two years, focusing on strengthening cooperation among local medical professionals and enhancing the quality of care through the introduction of the latest endoscopic technologies.

Kim stated, "To ensure the continuous development of the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy, I will work to expand academic exchanges and apply the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to local medical settings. Together with medical professionals in the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions, I will do my utmost to provide better medical services to patients with gastrointestinal diseases."

Jeon Ungbae, Head of the Intervention Center at Busan Bumin Hospital, was inaugurated as President of the Yeongnam Branch of the Korean Society of Interventional Radiology as of January 1 this year. The Korean Society of Interventional Radiology, a subsidiary of the Korean Society of Radiology, has been leading research and clinical advancements in the field of interventional radiology since its establishment in 1988.

President Jeon of the Yeongnam Branch has built a diverse career as a clinical assistant professor and endowed professor at the Department of Radiology at Yangsan Pusan National University Hospital, and has been actively involved in various societies, including the Korean Society of Interventional Radiology and the Korean Society of Radiology. Notably, he also serves as the editor-in-chief for the intervention section of the Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology (JKSR), the official academic journal of the Korean Society of Radiology.

President Jeon emphasized, "Interventional radiology specialists do their utmost not only in performing complex procedures that can replace surgery but also in saving lives in critical situations such as emergencies and trauma cases. Their role is extremely important in strengthening essential medical care."

Choi Changhwa, Director of Busan Bumin Hospital, stated, "It is very meaningful that our hospital's medical staff have taken on such important roles as academic leaders. We will do our best to contribute to the advancement of healthcare in the local community."

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