Through various medical-related projects, we are contributing to the improvement of public health in Korea as well as in partner countries.
Paik Hospital, the root of Inje University, is Korea’s first private hospital with an 85-year history. Based on the establishment of Paik Inje Surgical Clinic in 1941 by Dr. Inje Paik, a pioneering leader of Korean modern medicine, Paik Hospital, the first civilian nonprofit organization in Korea, opened in 1946 with the vision, “Save the World with the Art of Medicine.” Currently, it includes four hospitals (Busan Paik Hospital, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Ilsan Paik Hospital, and Haeundae Paik Hospital), which have a total of 3,600 sickbeds and treat 4.4 million patients (inpatients and outpatients) a year.
Paik Hospital, which is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and medical systems, excellent medical personnel, and Patient First administration, offers the best medical services, and has achieved great results in medical treatment, research, and education. Paik Hospital also carries out a variety of volunteer activities in remote areas in and out the country, where medical services were not available.
Busan Paik Hospital
- He best medical center in Busan and Gyeongnam; focuses on research
- Performs robot-assisted surgery, specializes in high-risk pregnancies and newborns, and has a Global Clinical Trial Center and other special centers
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Sanggye Paik Hospital
- Central medical center in Seoul and the northeastern part of Gyeonggi
- Reliable local hospital that offers specialized medical services
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Ilsan Paik Hospital
- Hospital with global competitiveness that offers multidisciplinary medical care and globally integrated medical systems
- The central hospital in the northern part of Gyeonggi has special care centers such as the Cardiovascular Center and the Novalis Radiosurgery Center.
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Haeundae Paik Hospital
- Aims to become a global medical hub
- The main hospital near Busan is for medical tourists
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International Medical Cooperation
Through various medical projects and research, Inje University is collaborating with countries around the world to transfer medical environment and technology worldwide.
Inje University Official Development Assistance (ODA) Project
Map of Countries of Key ODA Projects
Project Management Consulting (PMC) and Hospital Operation Consulting Projects
Project for the Capacity Development of Ha Measa Hospital in the Lao PDR
- Project Manager: Professor Hoon Kim, Emergency Medicine Department, Ilsan Paik Hospital
- Project Goals
- Enhancing the competencies of medical personnel at Ha Measa Hospital to deliver specialized and advanced medical services.
- Redefining the role and stature of Ha Measa Hospital as a comprehensive medical institution through the capacity building of the hospital's healthcare workforce.
Hospital Operation and Management Consulting for Quelimane Central Hospital in Mozambique [3rd Consulting of 2nd Phase]
- Project Manager: Professor Hoon Kim, Emergency Medicine Department, Ilsan Paik Hospital
- Project Goals
- To improve medical services provided by Quelimane Central Hospital, Mozambique, and the quality of life of the residents.
- To strengthen the capacity of medical staff through on-site training provided by dispatched experts.
- To support improving the operational efficiency and sustainability of Quelimane Central Hospital by transferring expertise in systematic hospital management and offering professional consulting.
- To support Quelimane Central Hospital in strengthening its role as a 4th-level training hospital to educate and train medical personnel.
PDR Formative Research for 「Program to Enhance Capacity on Hospital Operation and Management of the University of Health Sciences Hospital and Competency of Human Resources for Health in Lao PDR」
- Project manager: Professor Hoon Kim of the Emergency Medicine Department of Ilsan Paik Hospital
- Project goals : To establish a comprehensive project plan and management framework for the ’Program to
Enhance Capacity on Hospital Operation and Management at the University of Health Sciences Hospital and Human Resources for Health in Lao PDR (2024.2029)
Consulting Service for Establishing the University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital Project (EDCF LOAN No. KHM-23)
- Project Manager: Professor Hoon Kim, Emergency Medicine Department, Ilsan Paik Hospital
- Project Goals: The consultancy services provided for the construction and operation of the University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Cambodia, alongside the training of medical personnel, play a crucial role in achieving the Cambodian National Development Plan’s goal of improving both the quantity and quality of healthcare professionals, thus supporting the nation's public health advancement.
Dr. Lee Jong Wook Fellowship Program and KOICA’s Global Fellowship Program
2023-25 Dr. LEE Jong-wook Fellowship Program Training Course for Clinical Experts (Ghana, Ethiopia, Cambodia)
- Project Manager: Professor Hoon Kim, Emergency Medicine Department, Ilsan Paik Hospital
- Project Goals
(Long-Term Goals)
- Enhance the quality of healthcare services and establish a foundation for sustainable development.
- Support capacity building of healthcare professionals and contribute to the establishment of healthcare systems. - Strengthen partnerships to promote international cooperation between the foundation and partner countries.
(Short-Term Goals)
- Strengthen clinical skills and expertise in specific areas (improve knowledge and technical proficiency).
- Enhance the capacity of educators and researchers in specialized fields.
- Increase global recognition of Korean healthcare standards (transfer of medical systems, enhanced understanding of healthcare systems and culture).
2024-26 Dr. LEE Jong-wook Fellowship Program Training Course for Clinical Experts (Laos, Bangladesh)
- Project Manager: Professor Hoon Kim, Emergency Medicine Department, Ilsan Paik Hospital
- Project Goals
(Long-Term Ovjectives)
- Enhance accessibility to medical services in partner countries and regions
- Reduce disease prevalence and improve the quality of healthcare in developing countries
- Improve the service quality of medical institutions and strengthen clinical research capacities in specific fields
(Short-Term Objectives)
- Strengthen clinical competencies by improving the knowledge and technical skills of medical professionals in developing countries
- Enhance teaching and research capacities in specialized fields.
- Increase trainees’ awareness of the level of Korean healthcare (transfer of Korean medical systems, understanding of Korea’s healthcare system, and promotion of Korean culture and history)
2023 Dr. Lee Jong-wook Fellowship Program Training Course for Graduate Degrees . Health Professional Education
- Project Manager: Professor Bo Young Yoon of the Rheumatology Department of Ilsan Paik Hospital
- Project Goals: Enhancing medical services in central hospitals and improving the quality of life for local residents
Capacity Building for Educators on Promotion of Disability Inclusive Education in Lao PDR (’24-’26)
- Project Manager
- 1st Year : Professor Sun Joung An, Department of Occupational Therapy, Inje University
- 2nd, 3rd Year : Professor Eun Jung Yoo, Department of Special Education, Inje University
- Project Goals: Minimize regional educational gaps in Laos by developing special and inclusive education specialists to provide equal education nationwide
Capacity Building for Health Professionals on Digital Transformation in El Salvador(’24-’26)
- Project Manager: Professor Sung Yoon Bae, Department of Management, Inje University
- Enhance digital transformation capabilities in El Salvador’s healthcare sector and establish mid- to long-term plans by sharing South Korea’s development experience and knowledge in digital healthcare
Development Cooperation and Other Projects for Developing Countries
Project for Strengthening Capacity of Nursing Personnel and Improving Health Environment through Remodeling of Nursing Education Curriculum in Laos (LUPIC)
- Project Manager: Professor Jin A Oh, Nursing College
- Project Goals
- Remodel the nursing education curriculum at the Nursing College of the Laos National University of Health Sciences (UHS) to enable the collaborating university to play a leading role in cultivating professional nursing personnel in Laos.
- Improve the quality of medical services in Laos by strengthening the capacity of nursing professionals and improving community health, hygiene, and environment.
Establish Bachelor’s Degree Program in Nursing to Improve the Quality of Health and Medical Care, and Program for Strengthening of Local Health and Medical Care Capacity in Sri Lanka(LUPIC)
- Project Manager: Professor Jin A Oh of Nursing College
- Project Goals: Upgrade the educational curriculum at the Sri Jayawardenepura National College of Nursing from a 3-year nursing college level to a 4-year bachelor’s degree level, thereby enabling the collaborating university to play a leading role in cultivating professional nursing personnel in Sri Lanka
University Program for Enhancing nderstanding of Development Cooperation
- Project Manager: Professor Soo Kyeong Lee of Education Department of Liberal Arts College (i-LAC)
- Project Goals: Enhance understanding of university students on international development cooperation and ODA, support career exploration in the area of international development cooperation, and strengthen mutual cooperation partnerships between KOICA and universities.
