Korean Medicine Training Program Guidelines for trainees
Introduction
The Korean Medicine Training Program is a training program provided by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), where the institute invites medical practitioners from various countries to participate. This program is to provide the trainees with an opportunity to learn about advanced medical knowledge and technology, as well as improve their understanding of, and preference for, Korean medicine. We look forward to the participation and support of medical practitioners of foreign countries who are interested in the program.
Title 2019 Korean Medicine Training Program
Period From Oct. 1st 2019 to Oct. 25th 2019, (4weeks)
Organized Korea Ministry of Health and Welfare
Hosted by Korea Health Industry Development Institute
Training Institutions
Medical Institutions designated as training institutions
· Selected by matching the preferred specialties between applicants and institutions
Program
① Orientation and opening ceremony
② Clinical observation training at Korean Medicine Hospitals
③ Completion ceremony
④ Visiting professor(Optional)
Program Overview
Application Deadline Number of Trainees
Until Aug 2nd (Friday), 2019 About OO trainees
Eligibilities
① Licensed doctor with at least 3 years of clinical practice
② Candidates must be recommended by the head of any of the following organizations to be eligible for the program.
* The Korean Embassy or the consular office of the trainee’s country of residence, the government, a public institution or a public medical institution of the trainee’s country of residence, a medical institution outside Korea, a Korean medical institution, a related academic society or association in Korea.
③ A person capable of communicating in Korean or English
language proficiency screening (Target) Applicants who passed the document screening (Date) in Aug.
* 15 minutes video or phone call interview will be proceed
* Basic level of English is sufficient to apply if the candidates speak Russian.
Application Guide
Required Documents
① Application form
② Copy of diploma certificate of a medical college
③ Copy of medical doctor’s license of applicant’s country ④ Copy of certificates of employment or career
⑤ Letter of recommendation
⑥ Medical check-up report(must be provided prior to entering Korea) ⑦ ID picture(Within the last 6 months)
Submission & Contact
Send Via E-mail : koreanmedicine@khidi.or.kr (KHIDI) * Along with the required documents listed above.
* For more information, please contact above the e-mail.
* The schedule may be subject to change depending on the circumstances.
Program coverage
① tuition
② housing(dormitory or residence hall)
③ living expenses (30,000KRW/day)
· ① and ② will be given to participating hospitals not to individual trainees.
· ③ will be only provided during the hospital training period of 20 days for your meals and transportation.
· The trainees should pay for their flights, visa fees, insurance and any other expenses.
Reference Data
1st Screening(in Aug.)
Document screening
Assessing the applicants’ eligibility
→ Selecting Eligible Applicants
2nd Screening(in Aug.)
Language Proficiency Screening for applicants who passed the documents screening
Matching(in Aug.)
Reviewing for Compatibility of trainees and hospitals Matching of trainees and hospitals
Result Announcement(in late Aug. ~ early Sep.)
The results will be sent to individual trainees via e-mailProgram Schedule
Arrival
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Orientation &
Opening
Ceremony
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Hospital
Training
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Completion Ceremony
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Departure
Sep. 30th
Oct. 1st~ Oct. 4th (4 days)
Oct. 7th~ Oct. 24th (3 weeks)
Oct. 25th Oct. 25th~ Oct. 26th
* Trainees have to arrive In Korea before starting the program(by Sep. 30th).
* Trainees are recommended to depart Korea within a day after the completion ceremony.
* The schedule may be subject to change.
Brief Description of Training Program
1. Arrival
· The trainees should be in Korea a day before the orientation.
· KHIDI provides pick-up services at the airport and assistance with hotel reservation during the orientation period.
2. Orientation and Opening Ceremony
· The trainees shall learn Korean (basic/medical terms), Korean healthcare system, Korean culture and medical law before the clinical training.
3. Hospital Training at Korean Medicine Institutions
· Medical institutions provide training customized for the trainees.
· Each trainee is required to prepare and submit a final report and complete a satisfaction survey.
· Visiting professor will be customized based on hospital’s proposal
4. Completion Ceremony
· Each participants will receive a completion certificate (given by the president of KHIDI), and one or two trainees will share their review of the training program (selected by KHIDI).
· Certification will be given only to the trainees who have completed the entire program.
5. Departure
· The trainees are required to leave Korea on the day of or at least one day after the program’s completion.
· If required by the trainees, KHIDI shall assist them with hotel reservation and drop off service to the airport.