J Korean Med Assoc.  2017 Jun;60(6):444-447. 10.5124/jkma.2017.60.6.444.

Towards a better healthcare system in Korea: 5 suggestions from young doctors

• Koh J
• Moon W
• Nam GH
• Lee SH
• Kim H
• Key D

• KMID: 2384388
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2017.60.6.444

Abstract

Residents who are currently in the process of completing graduate medical education (GME) will eventually become independently practicing professionals; therefore, the quality of GME is of enormous importance for our society. To improve the quality of GME in Korea, we, as young doctors, suggest that the government support funding for GME; make all possible efforts to ensure reasonable and sustainable working conditions for residents; implement adequate maternity plans; prohibit all kinds of unauthorized medical practice by other healthcare providers; and prevent all kinds of workplace violence toward residents. These measures to improve the quality of GME will surely benefit patient safety and the overall quality of healthcare in the future.

Keyword

Education, medical, graduate; Residency; Patient safety; Quality of health care

MeSH Terms

Delivery of Health Care*
Education, Medical, Graduate
Financial Management
Health Personnel
Humans
Internship and Residency
Korea*
Patient Safety
Quality of Health Care
Workplace Violence

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