J Korean Med Assoc.  2020 Jun;63(6):316-322. 10.5124/jkma.2020.63.6.316.

Improvement plans and future tasks for the governance of the Korean Medical Association

• Kim JS
• Lim JY

• KMID: 2502956
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2020.63.6.316

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to suggest improvement measures to solve the problems of governance within the Korean Medical Association (KMA), and to outline future tasks to implement these measures. The following measures are proposed to improve the governance of the KMA: a new representative system, the revision of the term of officers, new qualification requirements for representatives and officers, a clear business division for vice presidents, the organization and operation of councils by professional fields, and an organization of a top decision making committee. Future tasks to apply these measures in practice include the establishment of the direction of improvement of the KMA‘s governance, organization and operation of the presidential committee, and active participation and support of the KMA members. In order to improve the KMA‘s governance, the bodies of the KMA must avoid conflicts and criticisms; taking collective decisions about all tasks and policies should be made an essential principle. In conclusion, the bodies of the KMA must cooperate with each other while constantly considering and discussing the purpose of the establishment of the KMA. These measures will ensure the improvement of KMA’s governance.

Keyword

Korean Medical Association; Governance; Improvement; Future tasks