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Medical Mission Center

Paul Wonkyu Choi, M.D., Ph.D., M.Div. 프로필 사진

Paul Wonkyu Choi, M.D., Ph.D., M.Div.

  • Director, International Program
  • Medical Mission Center, Yonsei Institute for Global Health
  • Yonsei University Health System

Profile

Paul Choi is a dedicated medical missionary, currently holding the position of Director of the International Program at the Medical Mission Center, Yonsei Institute of Global Health, Yonsei University Health System. Alongside he also serves as an adjunct professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences at Yonsei University College of Medicine. He has been passionately mentoring students and faculty, including foreign medical professionals. Paul's commitment to fostering partnerships and empowering individuals, particularly those in the healthcare field, to become holistic beings is truly commendable.

For over two decades, Paul has been immersed in cross-cultural ministry, embarking on his journey in 1997 at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences and Yonsei Friendship Hospital in Mongolia. Throughout his extensive experience, he has collaborated with both local and international team members, assuming various essential roles, such as a pediatric specialist/consultant, a professor, and the general director of the University General Hospital. His tireless efforts have been instrumental in the advancement of medical education in Mongolia, serving as a representative of the Yonsei University Health System since 2005.

In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the development of medical professionals and his unwavering dedication to underserved communities in Mongolia, Paul has received numerous prestigious awards from both the Korean and Mongolian governments. His work serves as an inspiring example of selflessness, compassion, and devotion to improving healthcare access and quality for those in need.

Education & (Clinical) Experience

  • M.D., College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea 1992
  • M.Sc., Dept. of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea 1997
  • M.Div., Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, USA 2004
  • MBA, Hunet Academic Institute, Seoul, Korea 2012
  • Honorary Doctorate, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 2017
  • Director and Professor, Central Research Laboratory, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Mongolia 2005-2011
  • General Director(2011-2014), Pediatrician, Yonsei Friendship Hospital, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 1997-2000, 2005-2014
  • General Director(2015-2016), Pediatrician, Professor, University General Hospital, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Mongolia 2005-2017
  • Mongolian Program Coordinator, Academic Exchange Program, Yonsei University Health System 2005-2017
  • Ph.D., Dept. of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Medicine, The Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea 2022

Awards & Accomplishments

  • Honored Award, Ministry of Health, Republic of Mongolia 2006
  • Avison Award, Alumni Association of Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei University Health System, Korea 2007
  • The 90 th  Anniversary Award of Mongolian Health, Ministry of Health, Mongolia 2011
  • Honored Award, Ministry of Health, Republic of Mongolia 2012
  • The 4 th  Lee Tae Suk Award, Ministry of Foreign Affair, Republic of Korea 2014