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The Korean Society of Medical Education
The Korean Society of Medical Education, a distinguished academic consortium of professionals deeply involved in researching and promoting medical education within Korea, proudly commemorates its 40th anniversary in 2023 since its founding in 1983.
Our society has experienced consistent growth, a testament to the unwavering commitment and strenuous effort expended by our dedicated members and past officers. Our annual Medical Education Conference, the Medical Education Evaluation Conference initiated in 2017, the Korean Journal of Medical Education — a Scopus and PubMed-indexed English journal, the Academy of Medical Education — a workshop aimed at cultivating medical education professionals, and the New Faculty Workshop program, all exemplify the continuous evolution of our society.
Additionally, the various regional chapters and professional groups under the society's auspices, such as the Medical Education Research, Consulting and Implementation Group, the Medical Humanities Research Group, and the Problem-Based Learning Research Group, arranged for networking among medical education professionals or their predecessors, make a substantial and esteemed contribution to our society's members. These undertakings have been implemented in tight-knit collaboration with prominent partners in medical education in Korea, including the Korea Association of Medical Colleges (https://www.kamc.kr/), the Korea Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation (https://kimee.or.kr/), and the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute (https://www.kuksiwon.or.kr/). The society pledges to maintain this cooperation in future pursuits.
The forthcoming medical landscape, wherein the medical students we educate today will operate, will be distinctly different from the present. It will be molded not solely by extraordinary advancements in basic and clinical medicine but also by swift demographic transitions, shifts in science and technology, and fundamental societal changes. Consequently, the domains of outpatient clinic and operating room, once seen as separate spheres, are now part of a broader system intrinsically and organically linked with all sectors of the country's politics, economy, and society. Future physicians are tasked with leading in this new systemic milieu, safeguarding the population's health and assuring patients receive optimal care. This environment presents a novel challenge for medical education.
The medical profession, which directly engages with human life and health, is both noble and indispensable. Correspondingly, the education of these professionals carries profound significance and is a task of immense nobility. The Korean Society of Medical Education remains steadfast in its commitment to serving as a collective forum where 40 medical schools nationwide can pool their insights and fortitude to strive for superior medical education. The society officers should value our members' invaluable input and engage more actively in society's endeavors. This approach will most expediently advance the medical education landscape in Korea.
Thank you.
Joong Shin Park, M.D., Ph.D.
19th President of the Korean Society of Medical Education
Joong Shin Park | President |
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Seoul National University College of Medicine | |
Hoon Ki Park | Vice President |
Hanyang University College of Medicine | |
Bo Yonug Yoon | Director of General Affairs |
Inje University College of Medicine | |
Young Mee Lee | Director of Academic |
Korea University College of Medicine | |
Su Jin Chae | Editor-in-Chief, KJME |
Ulsan University College of Medicine | |
Seung Hee Lee | Director of Planning |
Seoul National University College of Medicine | |
Mi Ran Kim | Director of Education |
Ajou University School of Medicine | |
Sung Soo Jung | Director of International Relations |
Chungnam National University College of Medicine | |
Jee Young Hwang | Director of Information |
Dongguk University Medical Center | |
Shin Ki An | Director of Publications |
Yonsei University College of Medicine | |
Eun Bae Yang | Director without appointment |
Yonsei University College of Medicine | |
Eun Kyung Chung | Director without appointment |
Chonnam National University College of Medicine | |
Hye Rin Roh | Director of Policy |
Inje University Medicine School |
Mission :
To foster the advancement of medical education through disseminating knowledge and facilitating academic interchange among members.
Goals :
To undertake systematic and scholarly research on the system, goals, methodologies, evaluation, and all pertinent topics concerning medical education.
Specific Objectives :
The Korean Society of Medical Education (KSME) was inaugurated on May 6, 1983, by 34 founding members with a vision to advance medical education in Korea. The society began its active operations in 1989. Alongside the Korean Council on Medical Education and the National Teacher Training Center for Health Professionals, the KSME was pivotal in advancing medical education in Korea during this period. The Council propagated enhanced medical education through policy creation and university administration. At the same time, the National Center was accountable for conducting various pieces of training to enhance the capabilities of professors overseeing medical education.
The establishment of the KSME aimed to serve as a liaison between these two institutions, providing a forum for presenting and discussing surveys, research, and other issues stemming from the experiences of professors and administrators. This liaison facilitated efficient task sharing in improving medical education through systematic and scientific research on its system, goals, methods, evaluation, and all related topics. It also propagated such knowledge. Since the first conference was held on March 31, 1989, the society has consistently hosted annual conferences. The inaugural issue of the Korean Journal of Medical Education was published in June 1989. Moreover, the society periodically organizes academic seminars in collaboration with various Korean medical schools and joint conferences with the Korean Association of Medical Colleges.
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Article 1 (Name)
This organization shall be known as the Korean Society of Medical Education (KSME) (henceforth referred to as the "Society").
Article 2 (Purpose)
The purpose of the KSME is to facilitate systematic and scholarly research on the medical education system, goals, methods, evaluation, and all pertinent topics to foster the advancement of medical education. It also aims to disseminate knowledge and encourage academic exchange and fellowship among members.
Article 3 (Operations)
The following operations shall be conducted to fulfill the purpose of this society:
Article 4 (Office)
The society's headquarters shall be in Seoul, Korea, and branches may be established in the provinces.
Article 5 (Journal)
For the academic exchange of members, the society shall periodically publish an official journal, and separate regulations shall determine the matters concerning the publication of the journal.
Chapter 2: Membership
Article 6 (Membership Classification and Qualifications)
Membership in the Society shall be divided into individual and institutional memberships. Individual memberships shall be further subdivided into regular, general, and honorary memberships, with their qualifications defined as follows:
Article 7 (Admission)
Admission to the General Assembly shall proceed by the following stipulations:
Article 8 (Rights and Obligations)
Members of the Society shall enjoy the following rights and obligations according to their membership
status:
Article 9 (Officers)
The following officers shall be appointed from among the regular members to streamline the operations of the General Assembly:
Article 10 (Duties of Officers)
Article 11 (Election of Officers)
The President shall organize the Vice Presidential Nomination Committee and serve as its chair. The Vice Presidential Nomination Committee shall comprise seven members, including the President, Vice President, Past President, and those who have made significant contributions to the activities of the Medical Education Society. Before convening the Vice Presidential Nomination Committee, the President shall seek recommendations for the next Vice President from all members and submit the results to the committee. The Vice Presidential Nomination Committee shall recommend one Vice President-elect by majority vote and report to the General Assembly. 3. The recommended Vice Presidential candidate must receive approval from the General Assembly.
Article 12 (Term of Office)
The term of the officers shall be determined as follows:
Chapter 4: General Assembly and Board of Directors
Article 13 (General Assembly)
Article 14 (Resolutions of the General Assembly)
Article 15 (Board of Directors)
Article 16 (Resolutions of the Board of Directors)
Chapter 5: Steering Committee and Committees
Article 17 (Steering Committee)
The Steering Committee shall comprise the President, Vice-Presidents, and Directors of Operations (including, but not limited to, those in charge of General Affairs, Planning, Academics, Publication, External Cooperation, Education, Information, Policy, and Publishing). Additional notable directors and members may be included as necessary.
Article 18 (Committees)
The General Assembly shall establish the following committees to ensure the smooth conduct of its affairs.
Chapter 6: Subsidiary Organizations
Article 19
In order to promote medical education, the following subsidiary organizations shall be established. Matters concerning their operation shall be determined by separate bylaws.
Chapter 7: Finance
Article 20 (Finance)
The Association's financial resources shall consist of membership fees, initiation fees, membership dues (annual dues, institutional dues), fees for participation in conferences and workshops organized by the Association, referred to as "academic event participation fees," donations, grants, and other income.
Article 21 (Membership Fees)
The amount of initiation and membership fees (annual membership fee, institutional membership fee) shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Article 22 (Fiscal Year)
The Association's fiscal year shall run from January 1 to December 31.
Article 23 (Amendment of Bylaws)
Amendments to the Association's Bylaws shall require approval by a two-thirds majority of the members at the General Assembly.
Addendum
Article 1: Matters not stipulated in these Bylaws shall be governed by general practice.
Article 2 (Enforcement): These Bylaws shall take effect from May 14, 1994.
Article 3 (Enforcement): These amended bylaws shall be effective as of May 23, 2002.
Article 4 (Enforcement): These revised Bylaws are effective as of May 27, 2004.
Article 5 (Enforcement): These amended Bylaws are effective as of January 1, 2007.
Article 6 (Enforcement): These revised Bylaws are effective as of June 11, 2011.
Article 7 (Enforcement): These revised Bylaws are effective as of January 1, 2015.
Article 8 (Enforcement): These revised Bylaws are effective as of June 1, 2015.
Article 9 (Enforcement): These revised Bylaws are effective as of June 3, 2017.
Article 10 (Enforcement): These amended Bylaws shall take effect on June 2, 2018.
Article 11 (Enforcement): These amended Bylaws shall take effect on March 1, 2022.
Korean Society of Medical Education
204 YenJi-Dreamvile, Daehak-ri 1-gil 10, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03129, Republic of Korea