Discussions on establishing a national medical graduate school, which will serve as a key hub for training essential public health personnel, are gaining momentum. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced plans to accelerate the establishment process by creating specialized committees under the preparatory committee, aiming for a 2029 opening.
On the morning of August 13, the Ministry held the second meeting of the 'Preparatory Committee for the Establishment of the National Medical Graduate School' at T Tower in Seoul. The meeting began with a report on the results of the first meeting held on July 3, followed by discussions on amendments to the committee's operational rules in light of recent organizational changes within the ministry.
A key focus of the meeting was the 'specialized committee formation plan' aimed at efficiently reviewing practical matters necessary for the establishment of the graduate school, in accordance with the recently enacted National Medical Graduate School Act.
The preparatory committee decided to establish four specialized committees to conduct professional reviews related to the school’s establishment: ▲ infrastructure ▲ curriculum ▲ operational systems ▲ mandatory service. These committees will consist of external experts and officials from relevant government departments.
Considering the progress of the establishment, the Ministry plans to prioritize the formation of the 'Infrastructure Specialized Committee' to discuss the school's location and construction plans, as well as the 'Curriculum Specialized Committee' to review medical education accreditation and specialized public health courses.
The location of the national medical school, a matter of significant interest, will also be finalized following in-depth discussions within these committees.
Additionally, the Ministry is expediting the preparation of subordinate regulations detailing the operational plans for the national medical school. Currently, the draft enforcement decree and rules for the National Medical Graduate School Act are under legislative notice from July 21 to August 31.
Lee Hyung-hoon, the Second Vice Minister of Health and Welfare and chair of the preparatory committee, stated, "With the formation of specialized committees, detailed discussions in each area will intensify, allowing us to accelerate the preparation for establishment. We will ensure that the 2029 opening and the 2030 curriculum launch proceed smoothly by carefully managing the preparations in each area."
On the morning of August 13, the Ministry held the second meeting of the 'Preparatory Committee for the Establishment of the National Medical Graduate School' at T Tower in Seoul. The meeting began with a report on the results of the first meeting held on July 3, followed by discussions on amendments to the committee's operational rules in light of recent organizational changes within the ministry.
A key focus of the meeting was the 'specialized committee formation plan' aimed at efficiently reviewing practical matters necessary for the establishment of the graduate school, in accordance with the recently enacted National Medical Graduate School Act.
The preparatory committee decided to establish four specialized committees to conduct professional reviews related to the school’s establishment: ▲ infrastructure ▲ curriculum ▲ operational systems ▲ mandatory service. These committees will consist of external experts and officials from relevant government departments.
Considering the progress of the establishment, the Ministry plans to prioritize the formation of the 'Infrastructure Specialized Committee' to discuss the school's location and construction plans, as well as the 'Curriculum Specialized Committee' to review medical education accreditation and specialized public health courses.
The location of the national medical school, a matter of significant interest, will also be finalized following in-depth discussions within these committees.
Additionally, the Ministry is expediting the preparation of subordinate regulations detailing the operational plans for the national medical school. Currently, the draft enforcement decree and rules for the National Medical Graduate School Act are under legislative notice from July 21 to August 31.
Lee Hyung-hoon, the Second Vice Minister of Health and Welfare and chair of the preparatory committee, stated, "With the formation of specialized committees, detailed discussions in each area will intensify, allowing us to accelerate the preparation for establishment. We will ensure that the 2029 opening and the 2030 curriculum launch proceed smoothly by carefully managing the preparations in each area."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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