Kim Byeong-seong, professor of orthopedic surgery at Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, announced on the 25th that he was appointed as the next chairman of the Korean Society of Hand Surgery at the recently held ‘Korean Society of Hand Surgery Fall Conference’. The term of office is one year from January 2026.
Since its founding in 1982, the Korean Society of Hand Surgery has contributed to improving the quality of medical care and promoting health at home and abroad for more than 40 years. Currently, there are approximately 1,300 active members, and the organization has received trust and recognition from the international medical community through the successful hosting of numerous international academic conferences, publication of professional journals, and research achievements.
Incoming Chairman Kim Byeong-seong specializes in hand surgery and microsurgical surgery, and is currently serving as the Vice President of Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital. In addition, he is active in major domestic and international academic societies such as the Korean Society of Hand Surgery, the American Society of Hand Surgery, the Korean Society of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Peripheral Nerve Surgery, the Korean Society of Arthroscopy, the Korean Society of Canine and Coloarthritis, and the Korean Society of Microsurgical Surgery, contributing to the development of the medical field. has contributed
Kim Byeong-seong, the next chairman of the board, said, “The hand field has a complex structure and requires professional and high-quality treatment, and is an important medical field directly related to the daily lives of modern people.” He added, “It is a great honor to serve as the next chairman of the Korean Society of Hand Surgery, which has 40 years of tradition.” “We will do our best to promote academic development and contribute to the improvement of human health in cooperation with the society’s executives and members.”
Source: kormedi.com
