Korea University Anam Hospital said it held a completion ceremony on Wednesday for Cambodian physicians who participated in its “Global Fellowship of Goodwill” program, an international training initiative aimed at strengthening medical capacity in developing countries.
The program welcomed two doctors from Luang Me Hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia -- Kuy Montha and San Kimsesng -- who completed a three-month clinical training from June 2 to Aug. 20 in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and the Department of Pathology.
The training included clinical observation, academic activities, and participation in research programs.
The ceremony, held at the hospital’s headquarters conference room, was attended by faculty mentors including Professors Yoon Seung-zhoo of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ahn Sang-jeong, Kang Young-jin, Kim Ye-seul, Oh Ha-rim, and Sung You-na of the Department of Pathology, who shared the participants’ achievements.
The fellows expressed their gratitude, saying, “It was a meaningful experience to learn directly from world-class medical professionals at Korea University Anam Hospital.”
The fellows stressed that they will contribute actively to improving healthcare standards in Cambodia based on what they have learned here.
The “Global Fellowship of Goodwill” is part of Korea University Medical Center’s international social contribution project. Its goal is to transfer advanced medical expertise to underdeveloped countries, improve their healthcare standards, and help build sustainable medical systems.
In line with its upcoming centennial in 2028, Korea University College of Medicine plans to train a total of 100 medical professionals from developing nations through this fellowship.
“Following the ‘Global Goodwill Life-Love Project’ that treated 100 patients from underdeveloped countries, we are now focusing on strengthening the capabilities of medical staff through the fellowship,” Korea University Anam Hospital Vice Medical President Yoon Eul-sik said. “We will continue to honor the spirit of Rosetta Hall and contribute to the advancement of global medicine.”
Korea University Anam Hospital President Han Seung-beom also said, “While we have supported global health projects through donations of medical equipment, there were limits due to lack of hands-on clinical training.”
Through programs like this, the hospital hopes to equip healthcare workers from developing countries with skills directly applicable to patient care, Han added.
Faculty members praised the fellows’ dedication during the training.
Professor Yoon noted, “Although the program was short, the fellows’ eagerness to learn was impressive and I expect their experience here will help improve patient safety and medical quality in Cambodia.”
Professor Ahn Sang-jung emphasized that education based on real clinical pathology cases would support more accurate diagnoses and treatments when the fellows return home.