Chairman of the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service: “It will be difficult for 7,500 medical students…shortening the education period by 5 years is not possible.”

Director Kang Jung-gu attends national audit and answers, stating that “practical training is almost impossible and theory will also be difficult”
“5 years of medical school is impossible…taking leave is a personal right”,

[Seoul=Newsis] Reporter Choosangcheol = Director Kang Jung-gu of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service is answering questions from lawmakers at a hearing on the National Health Insurance Corporation and others held by the Health and Welfare Committee at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 18th. 2023.10.18. [email protected],
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, “[Seoul=Newsis] Park Young-joo, Koo Musuh Jeong Yoo-sun reporter = Director Kang Jung-gu of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service expressed the opinion that it is ‘nearly impossible’ to have 7,500 medical school students in class.”,
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, ‘Director Kang attended a national audit on the 16th and answered a question from Democratic Party lawmaker Jun Jin-sook, who asked, “Do you think it is possible to have 7,500 students in class next year?” Director Kang replied, “It might be possible to lecture, but practical training will be almost impossible.”‘,
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, ‘When lawmaker Jeon asked, “Are you saying it’s possible if it’s just theory?” Director Kang said, “Even that will be difficult.”‘,
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, ‘In response to the same question, Director Jung Ki-seok of the National Health Insurance Corporation said, “As it is expected to be an undergraduate course next year, it is likely to be possible.”‘,
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, ‘With the prolonged refusal of classes by medical students, there are concerns that 7,500 first-year medical students next year may have to take classes all at once.’,
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, ‘Regarding the question of whether the medical school curriculum could be shortened from 6 years to 5 years, Director Kang said, “I have only received 6 years, so I think it will be impossible to shorten it to 5 years.”‘,
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, ‘When asked if taking a leave of absence is a personal right, Director Kang replied, “It seems like taking a leave of absence is a personal right.”‘,
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, ‘Director Jung responded “I don’t know” to both questions regarding the controversy over shortening the medical school curriculum and granting leave of absence.’,
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, ‘When asked if they support the increase of 2,000 medical students, both Director Kang and Director Jung expressed support for the increase but did not provide a clear opinion on the number of additional students.’,
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, ‘Director Kang said, “Increasing the number is right, but since I haven’t looked into the details, it’s difficult to give an accurate number,” while Director Jung said, “I support the increase, but I haven’t deeply considered the number.”‘,
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, ‘When asked whether they had given honest advice to President Yoon Suk-yeol regarding the increase in medical school admissions, both of them stated that they had not given advice directly.’,
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