J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2019 Nov;62(6):619-625. 10.3340/jkns.2019.0043.

Herstory of the Korean Women Neurosurgical Society since 2008

• Jung TY
• Kim EY
• Park MS

• KMID: 2463653
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2019.0043

Abstract

The Korean Women Neurosurgical Society (KWNS) was founded in 2008. To commemorate its 10th anniversary, herein we review its history and the status of Korean Neurosurgical Society (KNS)-certified women neurosurgeons. Based on the academic and social activity of the KWNS, we can expect to promote professional work as members of the KNS, facilitate interaction among neurosurgeons, and sustain professional careers.

Keyword

History; Neurosurgery; Women

MeSH Terms

Anniversaries and Special Events
Female
Humans
Neurosurgeons
Neurosurgery

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Ceremony of the Korean Women Neurosurgical Society. A : The inauguration ceremony during the Korean Neurosurgical Society annual spring meeting in 2008 (counter-clockwise from bottom left : Drs. Tae-Young Jung, Eun-Young Kim, Hyo-Sook Chung, Moon-Sun Park, So-Hyoung Im, Eun-Kyung Park, Jin-Kyung Kim, Ji-Young Cho, Ji-Yeoun Lee, In-Kyeong Kim, Soo-Eon Lee, and Seung-Jung Baek). B : The celebration party of the 10th anniversary of the Korean Women Neurosurgical Society in 2018 (from left to right : Drs. Thi-Hoang-Oanh Duong, Eun-Kyung Park, Mi-Kyung Kim, Woohyun Kim, Seonah Choi, Soo-Jeong Park, Moon-Sun Park, Seung-Won Choi, Eun-Young Kim, Ji-Hee Kim, Na-Young Jung, Woo-Kyung Kim, Hye-Ran Park, Tae-Young Jung).

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  Fig. 2. Portrait of the presidents of the Korean Women Neurosurgical Society. A : The first president, Dr. Hyo-Sook Chung, in conference (from left : Drs. Jung-Ran Cho, Hyo-Sook Chung, and Moon-Sun Park). B : The second president, Dr. Moon-Sun Park.

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  Fig. 3. The numbers of Korean Neurosurgical Society (KNS)-certified women neurosurgeons in chronological order. In December 2018, the total number of KNS-certified women neurosurgeons was 53, leading the organization of a women’s meeting, which has gradually been increasing in attendance. Resident 4 (2018) : fourth year resident in 2018, resident 3 : third year resident, resident 2 : second year resident, resident 1 : first year resident.

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  Fig. 4. The numbers of Korean Neurosurgical Society-certified women neurosurgeons at training hospitals.

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  Fig. 5. Subspecialties of Korean Neurosurgical Society-certified women neurosurgeons.

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  Fig. 6. Practice settings of Korean Neurosurgical Society-certified women neurosurgeons in 2018.

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