Cambodian doctors and nurses complete K-medicine training at KNUH

An orthopedic surgeon and a trauma nurse from Cambodia received clinical skills training at Kyungpook National University Hospital (KNUH) for two to three months.

It was part of the “Cambodian Core Medical Personnel Capacity Building Training Program” organized by the North Gyeongsang provincial government’s Public Health Division.

KNUH said Friday it completed the training for one Cambodian orthopedic surgeon and one trauma nurse. Dr. Peck Katan, an orthopedic surgeon from Kampong Thom Provincial Hospital in Cambodia, trained at KNUH for three months starting June 30. The trauma nurse trained for two months beginning Aug. 12.

Four KNUH orthopedic surgeons -- Professors Kyung Hee-soo, Baek Seung-hoon, Yoon Jong-pil, and Kim Hee-june -- provided training centered on joint replacement surgery and arthroscopic procedures. The program included outpatient clinic observation, surgical observation, accompanying rounds, research reviews, and theoretical instruction.

The trauma nurse training was led by dedicated nurses from the KNUH Regional Trauma Center. It covered the trauma patient nursing system, assessment of critically injured patients in the intensive care unit, management of complex trauma patients, rehabilitation and complication management, and surgical observation.

“This training was a deeply meaningful experience, allowing me to directly witness the teamwork and expertise of the medical staff at Kyungpook National University Hospital, going beyond technical skills,” said Dr. Peck Katan upon completing the training. “It will greatly contribute to improving the level of hip and joint treatment for Cambodian patients.”

Professor Baek said, “Following this training, we plan to conduct customized medical education and support projects in Cambodia from Nov. 16 to 23. We will impart advanced medical technology to more local medical professionals.”

Hospital Director Yang Dong-heon remarked, “As a regional responsible medical institution, Kyungpook National University Hospital contributes to improving medical standards not only locally but also in medically vulnerable countries. We will continue to do our utmost to disseminate advanced K-medicine.”