Jeonnam Provincial Council Medical School Special Committee Sets Direction for Establishing National Medical School

First Joint Meeting Following Adoption as National Agenda Item
Sharing the Medical School Establishment Roadmap and Discussing Response Strategies

The Jeollanam-do Provincial Council's "Special Committee for Supporting the Establishment of the National Medical School at Jeollanam-do Integrated University" discussed strategies for adopting national agenda tasks related to the establishment of the Jeonnam Integrated Medical School on the 14th at the Provincial Council's Choiui Room. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Council

The "Special Committee for Supporting the Establishment of the National Medical School at Jeollanam-do Integrated University" (hereinafter referred to as the "Medical School Special Committee"), co-chaired by Shin Minho and Choi Seonguk, convened on the 14th at the Provincial Council's Choiui Room. The meeting was attended by members of the Jeonnam Integrated Medical School Joint Preparatory Committee and officials from Jeollanam-do, and the participants discussed future response strategies following the adoption of the project as a national agenda item.

This meeting was the first official session held since the "Establishment of the Jeonnam National Medical School" was finally adopted as a government national agenda item. It was organized to share strategies and a step-by-step roadmap ahead of the official launch of the establishment procedures.

During the meeting, participants reviewed the achievements and background of the initiative so far, discussed an establishment roadmap aligned with the government’s plan, strategies for cooperation between the local medical community and universities, and agreed to use this as a "starting point" to focus all efforts on establishing an institutional foundation and coordinating practical matters in the remaining period.

Co-Chair Shin Minho stated, "The adoption of this project as a national agenda item is a result achieved through the united efforts of the residents, the medical community, the two universities, Jeollanam-do, and the Provincial Council. To complete the Jeonnam model, we must fully mobilize cooperation and human networks with the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Education." He emphasized, "Before Chuseok, I hope that Jeollanam-do will host a public contest to name the integrated university to expand public consensus and clearly demonstrate our commitment to integration to the central government."

Co-Chair Choi Seonguk remarked, "The adoption of this project as a national agenda item marks a significant turning point in the history of medicine in Jeonnam." He requested, "Please promptly prepare supporting materials, including research results on reflecting the weighting for medically underserved areas and responses for the Medical Workforce Supply and Demand Estimation Committee, so that the allocation of new medical school seats for Jeonnam can be prioritized in the 2027 academic year."

The Medical School Special Committee consists of Co-Chairs Shin Minho and Choi Seonguk, as well as members Park Hyunsook (Proportional), Na Gwangguk (Muan 2), Kim Hwashin (Proportional), Son Namil (Yeongam 2), Choi Junghoon (Mokpo 4), Jeong Younggyun (Suncheon 1), Lim Hyungseok (Gwangyang 1), and Jin Hokeon (Gokseong).

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