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1) Please introduce yourself. I am AlGheryafi Yamin, 38 years old, from Saudi Arabia. In addition to me, my family consists of my wife, who is a pharmacist and a two year old son. 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? I am working in Qatif Central Hospital. Qatif Central Hospital is one of the major hospitals in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, which includes most of the medical and surgical subspecialties. It is also considered as trauma center, as it receives a lot of trauma patients who require surgical interventions. Since the end of 2009, I joined Qatif Central Hospital and worked as orthopaedic resident, then in 2011, I joined the Saudi board program of orthopedic surgery and took training rotations in most hospitals in the eastern region and succeeded in obtaining the certificate of Saudi board at the end of 2016. Since then, I have been working at Qatif Central Hospital as orthopaedic surgeon, in addition to being the local program director of orthopaedic trainees and active lecturer and speaker in local orthopaedic surgery conferences and workshops. 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? South Korea is highly recognizable area to conduct clinical fellowship training as it has highly advanced medical services, excellent organized hospitals and highly qualified and excellent skill-full professors known worldwide in addition to their academic passion and research. Severance hospital is one of the best institutions in South Korea and it is well known worldwide. It has very excellent established atmosphere for trainees. A lot of our colleagues with different surgical subspecialties who conducted their fellowship in severance hospital, they are qualified with excellent skills in addition to the academic personal aspect. I have talked with some colleagues who joined knee sport and arthroscopic surgery department in severance hospital, all of them talked a lot about very skills full and highly qualified professors, quality and efficiency of training and they advised me to seek an opportunity to join knee sport and arthroscopic surgery fellowship training in Severance hospital. 4) How long is your training period in Korea? 15 months 5) Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? My training is mainly on knee sport and arthroscopic surgery. I am proud to train under supervision of Professor Jung, Min. and also it is my pleasure to have the opportunity to train with professor Chong-Hyuk Choi. 6)What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? Severance hospital has excellent developed and established facilities, technology and structures that are critical to prioritize the patient’s comfort and convenience at each stage of their journey. Severance hospital is a prime example of what can be achieved through harmony and dedicated work. With a vast number of facilities, beds, and operation rooms, the staff consistently demonstrate their utmost commitment to excellence. Each member strives to give their best performance and collectively work towards being the best they can be. 7)What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? My clinical fellowship training is knee sport and arthroscopic surgery, mainly deal with knee different soft tissue pathology, cartilage defect and bony malalignment. 8)If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? If I am lucky and have the chance to comeback, I would like to be involved in the same department of knee sport and arthroscopic surgery. The complexity of knee joint anatomy, the variety of pathology, the different surgical techniques and the high level of surgical skills required, makes it truly a mind stimulating field. Knee Sport and arthroscopic surgery requires a higher level of technical skills. This makes it more challenging and hence more enjoyable. My goal is to achieve technical and clinical excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of sports conditions of the knee. 9)Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? Since my first day at Severance Hospital I have found support from everyone. My professors are always welcoming to scientific discussion at any time and they guide me to any orthopaedic conference or workshop that help me in my training. All Korean colleagues (fellows, residents, nurses and all hospital staff) are very supportive all the time and offer to help me whenever I need. Also I should mention Mr. Jae Hun Han in the International Office. I am always in contact with him and he welcomes any inquiry or assistance at any time. 10)What was your first impression of Korea? South Korea is one of the top developed countries and known as the global head in technological and industrial sectors, but what makes South Korea a much-loved country among all world is its beautiful diverse culture. South Korea has its unique culture, character, cloth, and food that differs from the world countries. Korean People are very organized and raised on respecting everybody. Diligent and hard work, filial piety and humbleness are characteristics respected by Koreans. In addition to the beauty of nature, parks, gardens, lakes and mountains, South Korea has very advance infrastructure, highly organized, advance and modern intra and inter cities transportation networks, in addition to enormous high rise buildings everywhere and any one visit South Korea will notice they take care of every single detail to make the all aspects of public facilities perfect and accessible all time. 11)What is the best memory so far during your stay here? I have many beautiful memories in South Korea. During all weekends, I gather with my friends, we have a tour in Seoul or around where there are a lots of amazing garden, mountains and other nature and then we take dinner together in different restaurants in Seoul which is special experience I will never forget.
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1) Please introduce yourself. My name is Jen-Christina Lourdes Quiray Segovia. My nickname is Jenna. I am 36 years old. My husband’s name is Kevin, he is a businessman. We have a 3-year-old son, Jorge Arceo, whom we lovingly call Oyo for short. 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? I am a Dermatologist practicing in Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines. 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? I got to know Severance back when I was still a resident, when one of our professors in the Philippines shared that he did a short rotation here before and had a wonderful experience. My professor then introduced me to my current mentor, Professor Kee-Yang Chung. I chose Severance because it is known to be one of the best and biggest hospitals not only in South Korea but in all of Asia. I knew I was going to be trained by one of the greatest in the field of dermatologic surgery. 4) How long is your training period in Korea? My training period is 1 year. 5) Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? My fellowship focuses on Mohs Micrographic Surgery. My supervising professor is Professor Kee-Yang Chung. 6)What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? There are honestly so many to mention. The enormousness of the hospital itself is very impressive. The equipment are state-of-the-art, and the staff are all very professional and knowledgeable in their respective fields. In the Dermatology Department, we are provided will all the necessary tools to perform our procedures, making it easier for us to achieve ideal results. Patient satisfaction is also very much a priority of the hospital and you can see this through the appreciation they show our professor and the staff during their follow-ups. 7)What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? My training focuses on Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Reconstruction, which is a technique used specifically for the removal of skin cancers and the repair of the defects left behind. We are also exposed to wound care with negative pressure wound therapy as well as the use of different lasers for the treatment of scars and wounds. With our professor being one of the most skilled and highly-respected dermatologic surgeons in Korea, we are also exposed to a number of cases involving the removal of benign tumors. 8)If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? Given the opportunity to come back, I would love to be exposed more on the aesthetic aspect of dermatology. South Korea is known for beauty and cosmetic procedures and I would love to be able to experience these first-hand. I would also like to learn a bit on hospital management as the hospital is very efficient despite it being very large. I would love to bring this knowledge back home to help improve our healthcare systems. 9)Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? I am most thankful for everyone at the Dermatology Department – the residents, nurses, and my co-fellows – as they have all been nothing but kind and helpful since my first day. I am also learning so much from my mentor Professor Kee-Yang Chung – he is very gracious with his knowledge and is very patient in teaching us. Special mention goes to my co-fellow from the Philippines, Dr. Gayle Opada-Villarmea, who started training here a few months earlier. Being in a different country and not being versed in the language is really daunting and she was able to help me ease into life here by guiding me inside and outside the hospital. 10)What was your first impression of Korea? Prior to coming here, my exposure to Korea was only through K-dramas. I saw Korea as very organized and advanced. I also imagined the food to be very delicious as it is a focal point in many shows. These were all proven to be true – the transportation system is very efficient, and all the restaurants and cafes we have gone to are all very good. Also, one of the most impressive things about Korea is how quality of life is given much importance. Social services such as proper education and healthcare are made available to majority of its citizens, with foreigners such us myself included. 11)What is the best memory so far during your stay here? One of my best memories so far is being able to share this experience with my family. Our son is currently in daycare (어린이집) and he is having a wonderful time meeting new friends. He is also learning the Korean language through his daily interactions with peers, and it is a joy to see him grow and adapt despite being in a different country. The Prime Course we had prior to starting formal clinical training is also very memorable as I was able to meet other international fellows and forge friendships with them. We spend most of our free time exploring Korea together – going to various parks and museums, hiking on different mountains, and of course eating a lot of Korean food and enjoying a few drinks. My family and I have only been here for a few months, and we are looking forward to discovering more wonderful things this place has to offer.
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- 작성일2023-07-03
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1) Please introduce yourself. Hello, my name is Ernest, and I recently turned 40 years old. I grew up in Singapore, a small but vibrant city in Southeast Asia, in a family of 5 with 2 younger siblings. My mother is currently a nursing director in the operating theatre at the Singapore General Hospital with a career spanning more than 4 decades. Her commitment to her work and compassionate care for her patients have played a big role in inspiring me to pursue a career in medicine. 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? After finishing my ENT residency in June 2016, I joined Tan Tock Seng Hospital, a highly-regarded tertiary hospital located in the central region of Singapore, as a Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist. Since then, I have honed my skills and developed a special interest in Head & Neck surgery. In addition to my clinical work, I am heavily involved in undergraduate medical education as the lead ENT tutor for the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at the Nanyang Technological University. 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? Severance Hospital, a prominent institution within the Yonsei University Health System, has long been regarded as a leading global center for robotic surgery. It was the first hospital in South Korea to introduce the da Vinci surgical system for robotic surgery in July 2005. In fact, many of my ENT colleagues from Singapore have attended the short-term training programs offered by the Severance Robot and MIS Center and have reported significant benefits from their experiences. Personally, I had the honor of meeting Professor Koh Yoon Woo, the current fellowship director at Severance, during the Asian Summit on Robotic Surgery (ASRS) held in Singapore in October 2018. Professor Koh is a world-renowned robotic head and neck surgeon who is the pioneer for the Robotic Retroauricular Neck Dissection for Thyroid and Head & Neck Cancer. After attending the summit, his vast experience and expertise left a profound impact on me, and I was eager to further develop my interest in robotic surgery. I am immensely grateful to Professor Koh and his department for granting me the opportunity to undergo training in the field of robotic head and neck surgery in this world-class institution. 4) How long is your training period in Korea? My training period in Korea is 1 year, from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. It has been wonderful to experience the changing seasons and climates over the past 1 year. 5) Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? My fellowship at Severance Hospital has a primary focus on robotic head and neck surgery, which is due to the significant number of cases being performed at the hospital, totaling more than 450 cases every year. In addition, I have had the opportunity to gain exposure to conventional open head and neck surgeries and free flap reconstruction cases during my time here. My supervising professor is Professor Koh Yoon Woo. Under his guidance, I have been fortunate to learn from one of the world’s foremost experts in robotic head and neck surgery. Professor Koh has performed over 2500 robotic surgeries to date and has an exceptional wealth of experience and knowledge in this field. It has been an incredible privilege to work alongside him and learn from his expertise. 6)What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? Severance Hospital is truly deserving of its motto “The First and the Best”, both in terms of its “hardware” and “software”. The “hardware” refers to Severance’s state-of-the art medical facilities, world-class infrastructure, and advanced medical technology and systems such as robotic surgery and the first Heavy Ion Cancer Therapy Center in the country. Every morning as I make my way down Yonsei-ro towards the hospital campus, I am struck by the impressive sight of the Yonsei Cancer Centre and the Severance Hospital Main Building towering over the Sinchon skyline, with the majestic Ansan mountain in the background. However, what impresses me even more is the “software” which refers to the excellent quality of medical care and heartfelt dedication displayed by every member of the medical staff towards their patients. The teamwork and camaraderie among the staff are exceptional, with a strong focus on attention to detail and efficient work processes. This is a great testament to the excellent training and workplace culture being fostered at the hospital. 7)What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? As a fellow at Severance Hospital, my daily schedule includes surgical training in the operating rooms, with regular opportunities to participate in outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and weekly head and neck tumor board meetings. Moreover, I had the privilege of completing the prestigious Severance International Fellowship-Prime Course (SIF-PC) in September 2022, which led to the acquisition of hands-on operating privileges being granted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Korea. To further enhance my academic and professional growth, I have actively participated in various ENT head and neck conferences, such as the International Conference of the Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (ICHNO) and the 2023 Spring Combined Workshop for Head and Neck Surgery. As a representative of my department, I delivered an oral presentation on the "Feasibility of Robotic Surgery for various Head & Neck Tumors in Pediatric Patients" at the International Congress of ORL-HNS held in April 2023. The comprehensive fellowship program at Severance Hospital has provided me with invaluable experience and exposure to a wide range of head and neck surgeries, enabling me to hone my skills and knowledge in this highly specialized field. 8)If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? Given the opportunity to return, I would be eager to continue focusing on robotic head and neck surgery. The field is constantly evolving, and I believe that staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and technology is essential for providing the best possible care for our patients. The learning curve for robotic surgery can be steep, but I am excited by the challenge and remain committed to continued growth and development in this area. Ultimately, my goal is to use the latest technology and techniques to provide the best care to my patients, and I believe that honing my skills in robotic surgery is an important part of achieving that goal. 9)Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? I am most grateful to Professor Koh for his invaluable mentorship and the exceptional training opportunities that he has provided me with during my fellowship. He is always forthcoming in sharing his vast experience in head and neck surgery and committed in ensuring the best outcome for all his patients. His unwavering commitment to the well-being of his patients, his immense contribution to the advancement in the field of robotic head and neck surgery over the years as well as his vision for the future of robotic surgery, have been a great source of inspiration for me. I would also like to express my deepest appreciation to all the esteemed professors in the department, each of whom has generously imparted their knowledge and expertise in various aspects of head and neck surgery. From Professor Hong Hyun Jun’s enthusiastic and insightful teachings on free flap reconstruction to Professor Kim Da Hee’s valuable tips on head and neck surgery, from Professor Sim Nam Suk’s guidance on research projects to Professor Eun Chang Choi’s inspiring career journey, I have gained immeasurable insights and skills from them. A special mention also goes to Dr Lee Kyu In for his warm hospitality and assistance in helping me settle into the department, as well as to all the residents, nurses and operating assistants who have been instrumental in making my time here a fulfilling and enjoyable one. Finally, I would also like to thank Mr. Han and his colleagues from the International Office for their administrative support. 10)What was your first impression of Korea? I am very impressed with the high level of fitness among the elderly population in Korea. When I first arrived in Korea during summer, I started going on cycling trips along the Han River and hikes along the Seoul fortress wall trails during the weekends. It is a common sight to see large groups of elderly men and women engaging in such activities and using the public gym facilities in the parks. This is an indicator of the importance placed on health by the elderly in Korea and is likely to alleviate the burden on limited healthcare resources in the long run. 11)What is the best memory so far during your stay here? In addition to the exceptional fellowship training that I have received, one of the most treasured memories I have of my time at Severance Hospital was the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of individuals, including local head and neck surgeons from other institutions, as well as visiting international fellows and doctors from various countries. This cross-cultural exposure has allowed me to gain valuable insight into the unique challenges that exist both within and outside the field of medicine. It has been a true privilege to be part of such a vibrant and dynamic community where ideas are regularly exchanged, and lifelong friendships are being forged. Looking back, I am grateful for this enlightening journey that has broadened my horizons and left an indelible mark on my heart.
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- 작성일2023-06-05
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1) Please introduce yourself. mendsaikhan purevjav, 41 years old, I am married and I am a mother of two children. 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? Cardiologist in arrhythmia unit in State Third Hospital of Mongolia. 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? Severance is world renowned hospital for its excellence and educational programs. I was lucky to be referred by my cardiovascular center director to the severance cardiovascular hospital. 4) How long is your training period in Korea? From July 6, 2022 Until December 31, 2023. 5) Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? My supervising professor is Dr. Pak Hui Nam. I am focusing on clinical electrophysiology especially on atrial fibrillation. 6)What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? There are many aspects of this hospital is impressive to me: - the size, organization, educational courses, advanced technology used for treatments and research, commitment of staff and of course professionalism of everyone. Almost everyone seems to be researchers besides being a doctors, which I think is essential for the development. 7)What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? Cardiac electrophysiology. This is a relatively new field in Mongolia, we are still not performing many of complicated procedures, as in Severance I have a chance to learn each and every of them from giants of electrophysiology, in Center of Excellence. To name few of the skills a would like to acquire during my stay in Severance:Ventricular Arrhythmia management, atrial fibrillation management, device implantations such as conduction system pacing, leadless pacing, CRTs etc. 8)If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? If I have a chance to come back to Severance, I would like to focus more and left atrial appendage closure and trans catheter aortic valve implantation. 9)Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? I am very thankful to whole EP lab team for being not only supportive and helpful collègues, but also for being good friends. Life is easier when you have friends, especially when you are abroad. Of course, I am most thankful to Professor Pak Hui Nam, for giving me the chance to learn from him and his excellent team of professors! He is a legend in EP world! He is hard working and dedicated doctor, researcher, as well as excellent teacher. I can’t not to mention nursing and technical team of EP lab, as they make my life easier every day. 10)What was your first impression of Korea? well organized, hard working and very quick people! But because everything is so well organized, it was easy to get around even when you don’t speak the language! People, especially younger generation people speak very good English, so it’s easy. 11)What is the best memory so far during your stay here? There are many nice memories and I hope I am still building the best one. Just to name some: Hiking in Seoraksan was very impressive and I will not forget that sensation. We went skiing with my family in Gangneung, was also very nice memory. In general, discovering new places together with my kids is building up nice memories from Korea, that I hope we will keep with us. before going back home I wish I could travel around Korea a bit more.
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- 작성일2023-05-03
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1) Please introduce yourself. I’m Lloyd Nario Bordeos, 39 years old. My wife’s name is Antoniette, she is an anesthesiologist. We have 2 children, a son named Santino and a daughter named Aryana. They are both in High School. 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? I am working as Medical Officer at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Cebu City, Philippines for 12 years now in the Department of General Surgery. 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? I got to know Severance Hospital because of my batchmate during residency training, who had his fellowship training in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery here at Severance Hospital. He told me so many great and positive things about Severance Hospital that made me become interested in applying also for fellowship training in the same institution. 4) How long is your training period in Korea? 1 year and 3 months 5) Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? My fellowship training in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery is focused on Minimally Invasive Gastric Cancer Surgery under the mentorship of Prof. Woo Jin Hyung. 6) What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? Before coming here, I already knew that Severance Hospital is one of the largest and most advanced healthcare facilities not only in the country but perhaps in Asia. During my time in training, I am in awe of its State-of-the-art equipment, world-class facilities, and experienced doctors and staff. It has all the features of a topnotch hospital, from the design and architecture of its buildings, its wise leaders and administrators, its cutting-edge technology, its patient-centered policies and approach, and the coordinated care between various departments. But what impresses me most is how it integrates modern technology in every aspect of healthcare, from patient data management to surgical procedures. 7) What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? My fellowship training program covers the management of benign and malignant diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. It focuses on Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gastric and Esophageal Cancer, with exposures also in benign Upper GI and Gastric sleeve surgery. 8) If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? If I were given a chance to come back and choose a field of clinical study to focus on, I would choose Esophageal Cancer Surgery. The reason is that Esophageal cancer surgeries are fewer in comparison to the sheer volume of Gastric cancer surgeries at Severance Hospital, and for me the more esophageal cases I get to see the more clinical knowledge I will acquire. 9) Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? I am very thankful to all the Professors in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery for sharing their precious time, knowledge, and experience to us foreign fellows. I am most thankful to my mentor Prof. Woo Jin Hyung for accepting me and giving me the opportunity to train under him. I learned a lot from him not only about surgery but also about discipline, patience, hard work, dedication, and commitment to one’s craft. 10) What was your first impression of Korea? I initially knew Korea because of my wife. She loves everything about Korea, from the history and culture, language, people, food, fashion, to beauty products and K-pop and dramas. When I got to live here during the duration of my training, I noticed that there was more to it than what I already knew. I am amazed by how everything is well planned and organized. How clean and modern are the cities. How disciplined, honest, and polite the Korean people are. And how cold it is in Seoul during the winter! 11)What is the best memory so far during your stay here? When me and my wife went on a trip to Busan, Nami and Jeju Islands are so far my best memories here in Korea. I hope to bring my son and daughter here soon so they may experience how beautiful this country is.
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- 작성일2023-04-03
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1) Please introduce yourself. Hello, my name is Katherine Waleska Zelaya Bean and I am 29 years old. There are 4 people in my family: my father, my mother and my older brother and me. 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? I work at Dentic Dental Studio, which is a private dental office located in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. I work as a Doctor in Dental Surgery (General Dentistry). 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? I knew about Severance Hospital from a Korean Missionary named Jeon Chan Hyeok 전 찬혁. He and other professors from the university where I studied (UNAH) introduced me Avison International Fellowship Program and without hesitation I chose Severance Hospital because of its high leading in education and in research in dentistry. 4) How long is your training period in Korea? My training period in Yonsei Dental Hospital is for 6 months. 5) Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? My focus area is in Prosthodontics. My supervising professor is Lee Hyeongjong, Clinical Associate Professor in Prosthodontics department. 6) What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? Severance Hospital has caught my eye since first day. It is impressive how the hospital has evolved over the years, and become one of the most recognized hospitals in South Korea. Their professionalism, their dedication and enthusiasms they put in all their work, besides how organized they are, are some of the things I admired the most. From the diagnosis, treatment plan, execution of the treatment plan until the moment the patient leaves the hospital shows love and the importance of doing things well. 7) What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? The specific training contents of my fellowship are: Understanding the study of dental prosthetics Basic evaluation of dental prosthetics patients Establish a diagnosis and treatment plant for dental prosthetics patients Understanding Digital Dentistry Clinical application of Digital Dentistry Diagnose and plan using digital data integration Participation in research activities related to digital dentistry 8) If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? If I have the opportunity to come back I would like to focus on Fixed Restorations, learn more about diagnosis, treatment plans and the behavior of different kinds of dental materials, and definitely incorporating digital dentistry to the workflow. 9) Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? I can't choose just one person. I'm grateful to everyone who made my stay so warm and enjoyable, like the staff at Medical Mission Center, who were like a second family to me; My professor Lee Hyeonjong, who helped me and taught me with great dedication in my training, together with his researcher, showed me in detail how to practice dentistry, and to continue studying, every day there is something new to learn. I thank the Prosthodontics department of the Dental Hospital for letting me be part of their team. 10) What was your first impression of Korea? My first impression when I arrived in Korea was how organized they are. No matter what field, from the moment you arrive at the airport, public transport, in restaurants, inside the hospital, at the university, anywhere, the system is well organized and people respect it. It was very good to see how clean and pleasant it is to walk the streets of Seoul. 11)What is the best memory so far during your stay here? The best memory so far, apart from the training in Prosthodontics, is getting to know the culture of Korea. It is totally different from my country, just like its customs and traditions, and of course Korean food is delicious. I enjoyed the autumn and winter weather for the first time in Seoul, and it has been one of the best experiences for me.
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- 작성일2023-03-02
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1) Please introduce yourself. “Salam Sejahtera”. A hello-greeting in the very own language of my country Malaysia. My name is Yong DohJeing. Moreover, my friends call me Johnny Yong. I have accomplished my 30s milestone and is now amidst venturing into another exciting phase of lifetime. My spouse is a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, along with my parents and sibling who are currently residing in home country. 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? After attaining specialisation in Otorhinolaryngology from National University of Malaysia, I have been practising as a general ORL surgeon in Hospital Queen Elizabeth for 8 years with special interest in Endoscopic SkullBase and Sialoendoscopy. With the Grace of God, I am now pursuing Subspeciality in Head & Neck Surgery and heading towards Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery as my prime passion. 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? My first encounter of World-Class Severance Hospital traces back to a name card honored to me by Professor EunChang Choi during our first met 6 years ago. Called it Serendipity, the contact name card is securely well-kept for years. Through Professor Choi, we learnt of Severance Hospital as the Centre of Excellence in the field of Robotic Head & Neck Oncology where minimally invasive surgery is massively practiced. As with other international fellow, I am drawn by such strong magnetism of aspiring force to be here for world-class training opportunity. 4) How long is your training period in Korea? My granted training span across 4 seasons. I commence my fellowship in early Autumn right at the best times in a calendar year. Witnessing the falls foliage has been an amazing experience. With much gratitude, under the purview of Korea Ministry of Health and Welfare, precious hands-on fellowship opportunity is made possible. 5) Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? My pursue of Robotic Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship in Severance Hospital has been made possible with the presence of Professor YoonWoo Koh as my supervisor. My prime aim is to attain maximum exposure in the field of Minimally Invasive Head & Neck Surgery. Being the World-leading Robotic Surgeon in Head & Neck, Professor Koh has tremendously engaged in teaching and guiding of all the fellows under his wings. Professor Koh is genuinely a Titan in his territory of expertise. 6) What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? Both “Anatomically” and “Physiologically”. Anatomically, the Hospital is beautiful inside out. Occasionally, you may find yourself immersing in soothing music while strolling around the hospital. Modern design of façade equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, Severance is structurally built to be the best. Physiologically, the teamwork functions by the staffs who serve relentlessly in bringing the best service to patient become the soul of the body of Severance. “The First and The Best” is indeed impeccable for Severance “Anatomically and Physiologically”. 7) What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? My prime engagement of fellowship is to participate in the daily surgical activities of my team. Robotic surgery has been the core conducts in our team. Nonetheless, conventional surgery is performed too. The volume of cases attended is high. 8) If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? Robotic Surgery is an ever constantly advancing field. Severance being the world-leading team in the field of Robotic Head and Neck will be among the first in the world to attain such refinement in priority. Therefore, there is a definite desire to be back in time to come to pursue subsequent update in these field. 9) Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? I am indebted to Professor EunChang Choi, who is the first person who refer my fellowship to Professor YoonWoo Koh, a World-Renowned Robotic Head and Neck Surgeon. Being my supervisor, Professor Koh has persevered unreservedly in sharing his utmost superb robotic skills. His phenomenal teaching has inspired me the most. I value too my group of fellow-in-training comrades who strive through the fellowship together with many valuable conducts of mutual assistances and discussions. 10) What was your first impression of Korea? Owing to the fact that my first mission on landing is house-hunting, my first impression of Korea is plenty of Bu-Dong-San (Realty). The first friend I met is a Bu-Dong-San agent who ultimately guided me to secure a place of stay for 1 year. The house-hunting experience is exciting and tiring as looking for vacant house in vicinity of Severance amidst autumn University semester commencement period is indeed challenging. 11)What is the best memory so far during your stay here? I embrace a neo-family with Severance Head and Neck Cancer Team. This is by far the best memorable occurrence etched in my heart. Under the leadership of Professor Koh, entire team has been working so closely to each other rendering eminence cares to patients. Prof HongHJ, Prof KimDaHee, Prof SimNS and Dr Kyu-In are akin to foster siblings where sharing of knowledge is borderless. Mr Han, from international office too shares credit of appreciations for my fellowship facilitation. The ending of fellowship signifies the commence of life-long friendship that is of what left much to be desired. To all in Korea, “Terima Kasih, Sayangmu” (Kamsahamida, Saranghae).
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1) Please introduce yourself. Hi. I’m Gayle Louise Opada-Villarmea, 41 years old and with me here in South Korea are my husband, Karl James Villarmea and my 7-year old twin boys, Kei Gabriel and Keiji Gavin. 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? Back in the Philippines, I am practicing both as a Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist in my own private clinic, G.L.O. Medical Specialists Clinic, located in Dumaguete City, 360 kilometers south of Manila. 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? I got to know Severance Hospital through my dermatology consultant at Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC) in Manila, Philippines who introduced me to my present mentor, Professor Kee Yang Chung. I chose this prestigious institution as my training hospital because of the highly skilled professors who can mentor, the wealth of cases that I can encounter, and the world class facilities that I will be able to use and learn from. All of which I hope, and all the things I will learn, I can bring to my home country. 4) How long is your training period in Korea? My formal hands-on training is 1 year. But before this, we still have to undergo a 1-month Prime course and a 3-month observation period. That brings it to a total of 16 months. 5) Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? My fellowship is focused on Dermatologic Surgery, specifically Mohs micrographic surgery. My supervisor is Professor Kee Yang Chung. 6)What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? Yonsei Severance Hospital is one of the three hospitals in South Korea that has a Melanoma team and the only one in Seoul. It is also one of the top five biggest hospitals in the country. Severance hospital has a lot of patients and numerous skin cancer cases for me to learn from in my specific field of study. 7)What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? My fellowship training focuses on Dermatologic surgery, specifically using the Mohs micrographic surgery technique, where we have to remove surgically the skin cancer with normal skin borders and check the margins in the microscope if there is no skin cancer left before closing it by reconstructive surgery. 8)If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? If I were given a chance to come back, I will still choose Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) technique and focus more on Acral melanoma MMS since it is the most common melanoma in Asians. And maybe add Negative pressure technique in the post-op wound management. 9)Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? I am very thankful to my professor, Prof. Kee Yang Chung and his very efficient nurse, Miss Nam. They really went out of their way to help me maximize my training. They provided me with materials to practice before hands-on training, patiently taught me from the smallest detail of holding the surgical knife, to the angle of the blade when cutting to the holding of sutures when closing. They also went out of their way to help me even with matters that concern outside the hospital. 10)What was your first impression of Korea? My first impression is that Korea is amazingly advanced when it comes to technology. Severance Hospital has world-class facilities and is superior when it comes to treatment of patients. 11)What is the best memory so far during your stay here? Aside from my fellowship training which is for me the best and will be the best memory for me and for my family, the one-month Prime course is actually one that I will consider as one-of the-best because I got to know other fellow international doctors and created friendships with them. I am also thankful we had a Korean language class before starting our fellowship. It did help a lot not just in communicating with patients in the hospital but also outside the hospital.
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1) Please introduce yourself. My name is Luqman Osman and I am 52 years old. I am married and I have four children : three sons and one daughter . My wife is a gynaecologist and my eldest son is studying in Medical School , the middle son is in High School and then we have twins , a boy and girl. The twins will be three years old in this September. 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? I have worked as Consultant at King Saud Medical City, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia for ten years in the Department Of General Surgery. I have worked in the Division Of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery for the last two years. My interest is Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery , Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Oncology. 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? I have known about Severance Hospital since 2017 when the doctors from King Saud Medical City came to this great institution for the first time for speciality training. Severance Hospital is a recognized world leader in Speciality training in the field of Medicine and Surgery . Prof. Woo Jin Hyung of Severance Hospital , my trainer and mentor, is a world authority in the field of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. Prof. Woo Jin Hyung is a pioneer robotic upper gastrointestinal surgeon. So it is not difficult to see the reason for choosing this great institution . Infact, I am most humbled and grateful to Severance Hospital for giving me this opportunity to be trained in great institution in the field of upper gastrointestinal surgery. 4) How long is your training period in Korea? Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? I am enrolled in the Fellowship Of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery for a period of one year ,starting from 28thFeburary 2022. As Severance Hospital is a world leader in Robotic Surgery. It is my aim to learn the art and craft of robotic surgery in Gastrointestinal Surgery. 5) What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? I tell all my friends and family members that the Severance Hospital lives upto its motto and slogan : the first and the best. Infact when you are approaching the Severance Hospital for the first time , its twin towers of Central Hospital and the Cancer Hospital impress immediately for their architectural design and layout . And as one enters the entrance to the Severance Hospital on the First Floor, one immediately notices the stream of patients going up on the escalators and when you are coming down from the third floor , one admires the imposing yet gentle façade of the Noah’s Ark. Then, when one enters the Operating Rooms , be they in the Main Operating Rooms complex or the Cancer Hospital Complex, the design and layout of the rooms and world class operating equipment , minimally invasive and robotic, impresses very much. 6) What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? My Fellowship in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery is about the management of disorders of Gastrointestinal System and the focus is on the laparoscopic and robotic Upper Gastrointestinal operative procedures. 7) If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? If I were to get a chance to come back, I will like to join the Thoracic Surgical department and acquire the latest skills in the field of robotic esophageal surgery . 8) Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? I am thankful to the consultants and fellows of department of upper gastrointestinal surgery for their welcoming and cooperative manner . I am most thankful to Prof. Woo Jin Hyung for giving me this opportunity to work in his Department . Indeed, it is a highest honour to be trained by Prof. Woo Jin Hyung , for which I will remain eternally grateful to him. I am thankful to Dr. Sung Hyun Park , senior Fellow , Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery for being the best guide during this period of training at Severance Hospital. As I had no familiarity with the hospital system, his continuous support and direction has been most valuable to benefit from this training at Severance Hospital. 9) What was your first impression of Korea? I have known about Korea since my childhood days and right from the time of landing at Incheon International Airport till this time , every day has been a learning of how great nations develop their systems and manage cities with the provision of world class transportation system, spotless cleanliness of the cities and friendly cosmopolitan atmosphere. 10) What is the best memory so far during your stay here? My best memories to this time are my travels to the cities of Daegu, Yeosu and Suwon for participating in my speciality’s conferences. The high speed train travel , the even pace of development that can be felt and seen in these cities besides Seoul tells a lot about the strong hardworking and innovative national character of the people of Korea. 11) Please describe a special/troublesome experience you went through because of COVID19 during your fellowship. During the time of Covid Pandemic, I was in King Saud Medical City and I had to witness many trouble some experiences , with surgical patients having Covid infection becoming very sick due to the infection and loss of colleagues who passed away during the Pandemic from the Covid infection acquired while treating patients.
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1) Please introduce yourself. PHAM LE TRA , 29 YEARS OLD, 4 MEMBERS 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? Fellow in Electrophysiology Ha Noi Heart Hospital Cardiologist Gia Lai general hospital 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? I knew Severance hospital by a suggestion from a former fellow in Severance Electrophysiology department from Cambodia. I chose Severance hospital for my training because of its reputation in Asia which is the largest and the most professional hospital in Asia. 4) How long is your training period in Korea? 1 year 5) Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? Electrophysiology 6)What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? The most impressive feature of Severance Hospital is the professional. From the first day to now , I saw the professional , discipline of the doctors , staffs of Severance hospital in taking care the patients and doing the researches.Beside it, the modern equipment and technique of Severance is also impressive. For instance , in Viet Nam, we usually spend 4-6 hours for one case of atrial fibrillation ablation but in Severance , professor only spends 1-2 hours to ablate . The number of patients in Cardiology department is also large , maybe triple to our hospital. The construction of Severance hospital is also modern and great . I have never seen the big, nice and modern hospital like it in my career. 7)What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? My specific content of my fellowship program at Severance is electrophysiology including atrial fibrillation ablation , ventricular tachycardia ablation, paroxysmal supra ventricular tachycardia ablation.Beside it , I also observe some special cardiac implantation device like Left Bundle Branch pacing or His pacing ,non fluoroscopy CRT implantation. I can access many new and modern techniques in the world in Severance hospital . I appreciated it. 8)If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? If I was to get the chance to come back , I will focus in ventricular tachycardia ablation which is the most challenging in our field. I hope to learn more from Korean doctors not only in EP but also the attitude , enthusiasm in work .Actually , I also want to learn more about doing researches with professor . In my country , original researches are limited and our ability to do research is very limited too. I hope that , in the near future I can participate to learn and do researches with Korean professors. 9)Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? The grateful and thankful professor who helped me the most is professor Hui-Nam Pak . He is very good, professional and honest. He taught me many things including technique , knowledge and attitude in working and learning. I have been taught by him very strictly .Everyday , I learnt from him when he went to rounding , ward,and in Intensive care unit. In procedures , he guided me many tip and tricks and knowledge to do safety . He also taught us about original researches . He is a pioneer in EP and in atrial fibrillation ablation .I admire him and want to share my huge gratitude to him for his teaching to me in Korea. 10)What was your first impression of Korea? My first impression of Korea is good people, cold weather and clean environment .The people is friendly, honest and polite to foreigners , snowing and autumn weather is very impressive . Clean street and modern building in Seoul makes me impressive too. Beside it, some old cities and old buildings are also special .The foods with Kimchi is also delicious and special, I used to travel to many countries like Thai land and India but Korean food cuisine is extremely different. I hope to enjoy the cold weather , snowing in the winter. 11)What is the best memory so far during your stay here? My best memory during my stay here is the memory with my professor , when he taught me to do procedure in cath laboratory . For the first time , I did the procedure not as well as I expected and I was nervous but professor hold my hand , guided for me detailly in every step to make sure that the procedure is safety to his patients . So after many procedures under his supervised , I can be more confident to do the procedure. I hope that after returning to my country I can do the procedure safety , confidently , independently .I won’t never forget the memories with professor and Korean staff here. 12)Please describe a special/troublesome experience you went through because of COVID19 during your fellowship. -The troublesome experience I went through because of COVID 19 during my fellowship is the quarantine and isolation in 2022 ,February ,14 for 10 days . Being isolated and quarantine in a stranger place is boring but it’s ok because we have to keep the rule and prevent the transmission of Covid 19.Except it, every thing is good to me .The people , the food, the travelling capacity , community transporting is also great.I hope that in the near future I can come back to Korea to attend conference or a short term course in EP or another field. This is a nice memory in my career.
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1) Please introduce yourself. My name is Samah Sami Himayda, I am 40 years old, married and having one daughter. Demonstrator in Umm Al-Quraa University 2) Where is your working place back in your country and what is your specialty? Umm Al-Quraa University, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. 3) How did you get to know Severance? Why did you choose Severance as your training hospital? When I applied to the Korean Medical Training Program web page, there was a list of major Korean Hospitals and Severance was one of them. Severance Hospital is one of the oldest and biggest university hospitals in South Korea. It has huge number of beds and treats more than 2millions patients annually. It has a unique group of professors and a lot of clinical trials which make Severance a very good opportunity for training 4) How long is your training period in Korea? My training will be 15 months duration. 5) Which area did you focus on during your fellowship at Severance? My training supervisor is Professor Jung-Yun Lee and Minimal Invasive Gynecological Surgery is the area I focus on during my fellowship at Severance. 6) What is the most impressive feature of Severance Hospital? Actually, Severance Hospital is a unique health institute. It began in 1885, and it is the first Korean international medical institution evaluation committee (JCI) certification which was in 2007. Yonsei Cancer hospital where my training is the world's best cancer hospital. It has top-class medical staff, clean medical care environments, advanced medical technology including robot-assisted surgery. Severance Hospital practices the love of God upon which the hospital was found on, as well as love for human beings. When I came to this hospital, the situation was amazing, and the organization was great. It is huge institute with all the subspeciality. The historical background was everywhere, how it was hundreds of years o back and how it become now. All the information was easily approachable. the work atmosphere here is very comfortable for the staff in all the branches . 7) What are the specific contents of your fellowship program at Severance? Open gynecological surgeries for benign diseases Hysteroscopy procedures Laparoscopic procedures Robotic procedures Clinical research 8) If you were to get the chance to come back, which field of clinical study would you like to focus on? Well severance Hospital selected as one of the world's top three scientific journals, “Nature,” and ranked first in Korea as a research-oriented hospital in the field of cancer last year. So, I would like to involve more in researches as well as clinical trails Also, I would like to involve more with the outpatient clinic, to see patients in their first visit take the opportunity to engaged in their initial workup and follow them postoperatively. Also I would like to have observational period in their radiology department , it is one of the most advance branch here in Korea and having a lot of advance images . 9) Who are you most thankful for at Severance(who helped you the most) & why? Severance hospital staff are real very professional, kind and very helpful. I would like to thank: 1/ The general director for allowing international fellows to be trained in Severance hospital. 2/ the international office staff for their grate help and organization. 3/obstetrics and gynecology department staff for their gift and their welcoming. 4/Jung-Yun Lee, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Yonsei University College of Medicine For his supervision and teaching. 5/Sunghoon Kim, M.D., Ph.D. Chief & Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Yonsei University College of Medicine For welcoming us and give us the opportunity for training and learning 6/ all the residents and fellows for their great kind help and support 7/ all the nurses and OR staff for their kindness and help 10) What was your first impression of Korea? Life in South Korea is striking because of its many advantages, the most prominent of which are the following: Efficiency in providing services One of the most important features of life in Korea is efficiency; And enjoyed by the residents of Korea, they are punctual in their meetings, and get their things done accurately and effectively, in addition to express postal services, easy access to security centers, in addition to the availability of distinguished infrastructure. Efficiency of the education sector Public education in South Korea is distinguished, as most schools focus on teaching science, mathematics, Korean and English languages, and there is an advantage that schools use by allocating a native English speaker to foreigners, and this is not limited to city schools but also rural ones. Koreans value social relations Koreans value their colleagues, especially at work, and make this a priority. Many Koreans even make time after work to spend time with their foreign colleagues to go for entertainment, eat or go to a party. 11) What is the best memory so far during your stay here? The time of the cherry blossoms was one of the most important, extraordinary and beautiful memories for me here. Seoul was full of beautiful flowering trees and a pleasant atmosphere. The gardens were wonderful. The color and scent of the flowers were beyond imagination. I've heard about that season a lot, but I didn't expect it to be this wonderful. 12) Please describe a special/troublesome experience you went through because of COVID19 during your fellowship. I came at the end of COVID 19 period, so there was nothing to tell. I did not have any impaction of COVID19 on my fellowship.
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