Number of students 600 (M.D.) | Established 1928 Website medicine.korea.ac.kr Founded 1928 | |
Similar Korea University, Hallym University, Inje University, Catholic University of Korea, Eulji University | ||
Korea University College of Medicine is the medical school of Korea University. It is located in Seoul, South Korea. As one of the oldest medical schools in South Korea, it has been historically regarded as one of the country's top medical schools. In the 2013 QS World University Rankings, it was ranked as the 3rd best medical school in South Korea.
History
The school was founded as Chosun Women's Medical Training Institute in 1928 by Rosetta Sherwood Hall. The institute was subsequently renamed several times and ultimately merged with Korea University to become Korea University College of Medicine. So far, the school has produced over 7,000 graduates, most of whom are working as prominent physicians and public health advocates worldwide.
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