Kyoung Ryul Lee, MD, PhD, CEO of the SCL Group, Seoul Clinical Laboratory, a Specialist in Laboratory Medicine What motivated your decision to attend medical school and become a physician? Could you share some particularly
FROM THE PUBLISHER W elcome to the 28th edition of the World Asian Medical Journal. This issue encompasses a captivating cover story featuring an interview with Dr. Huang, a distinguished medical professional whose journey from
INSPIRATIONAL ASIAN HEALTHCARE LEADER Youngmee Jee, MD, PhD Commissioner of Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency INTERVIEW 01 Tell us how you decided to pursue a career in medicine. How did you choose your specialty?
Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do Author: Antonio C. Bianco, MD Translated by: Semin Kim, MD & Sihoon Lee, MD About the book “Rethinking Hypothyroidism” The limitations of current
Events from September 25 – March 29, 2025 – NexusHealth Medical News Medical Report Diversity Equity and Inclusion Bio-Health Industry Watch Career Development Mun K. Hong’s Reflection Journeys in Medicine Book Review Networking Conference Forum
Purchase LinkThe Internet of Things (Revision 2021) Author: Sam Greengard We turn on the lights in our house from a desk in an office miles away. Our refrigerator alerts us to buy milk on the
Purchase LinkSuperconvergence Author: Jamie Metzl In Superconvergence, leading futurist and OneShared World founder Jamie Metzl explores how artificial intelligence, genome sequencing, gene editing, and other revolutionary technologies are transforming our lives, world, and future. These
The Strategic Importance of Location in the U.S. for Foreign Bio and Pharma Companies DoHyun Cho, PhD (CEO, W Medical Strategy Group) The U.S. Market: A Cornerstone of Global Expansion For pharmaceutical and biotech companies,
South Korea’s Healthcare Crisis: Beyond the Numbers Dongju Shin, Dong-Jin Shin INTRODUCTION The South Korean healthcare system has recently plunged into a significant crisis following a February 2024 announcement by the government to increase medical
Overcoming Disparities in Gastric Cancer Care Chul S. Hyun, MD, PhD, MPH Gastric Cancer and Prevention Screening Program, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide,
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Marta Lopatynsky, MD A Conversation with UMANA President Dr. Marta Lopatynsky As the war in Ukraine continues to grip global attention, many in the medical and academic communities have naturally turned their thoughts to Ukrainian colleagues-especially those working across borders to offer aid, education, and expertise. Among the most prominent voices in this effort is...
Interview with Dr. Hyunjoon Lee, Current President and Dr. Sanghyun Alex Kim, Past PresidentThe KAMPANY has been a beacon of advocacy, community, and leadership for Korean American physicians in the tristate area. Since its founding in the 1980s, KAMPANY has evolved into a multifaceted organization dedicated to empowering its members while addressing healthcare disparities in...
Dr. Andrew Nam, MD, MBA Organizational Vision and Membership KNI’s Primary Goals and Evolution: KNI (Korean Physicians of NY & NJ of International Medical Alumni) was established to foster socialization, networking, and professional support among physicians who graduated from medical schools in Korea and are now practicing in New York and New Jersey. Over the...
By Ji Hyun (Celine) Kim Looking Back: KAMSA's Founding Program Agenda from 12 Years Ago History and Mission Founded in 2012 under the leadership of Dr. Chul S. Hyun, then-president of the Korean American Medical Association (KAMA), along with a group of dedicated student leaders, the Korean American Medical Student Association (KAMSA) is a national...
By Kendrick Yu and Changbyeong Chae Throughout the 16 years of living in Alabama, I frequently drove my mother for three hours to Atlanta just to see a Korean physician who spoke her language and understood her concerns. The long journey wasn’t just about comfort—it was about trust, something she found lacking in our local...
