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South Korean hospital hosts Ethiopian doctor for urology training
Gangwon National University Hospital in Chuncheon, South Korea, is hosting one medical professional from Ethiopia for training through Oct.
23.
The programme focuses on urology, the branch of medicine that treats urinary and related conditions.
The hospital says the goal is to share clinical experience and examples of how a medical system is run.
The trainee will observe outpatient care and tests, and learn about managing hospital patients before and after surgery.
The programme also includes observing robotic and laparoscopic urology operations.
The hospital hopes the training will build the trainee’s skills and strengthen health-care cooperation between South Korea and Ethiopia.
The training is due to continue until Oct.
23.
Gangwon National University Hospital is hosting one Ethiopian medical professional for urology-focused training.
The program runs through October 23, the hospital said on October 13.
Training includes observing outpatient care, tests, inpatient management and pre- and post-operative care.
The participant will also observe major urological procedures, including robotic and laparoscopic surgery.
The hospital said the program aims to share clinical experience and strengthen international health-care cooperation.
- Who
- Gangwon National University Hospital and one Ethiopian medical professional.
- What
- The hospital is providing urology-focused clinical training.
- When
- The program runs through October 23; the hospital announced it on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Gangwon National University Hospital in Chuncheon, South Korea.
- Why
- To share clinical experience and examples of health-care system operations, and to strengthen international health-care cooperation.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gangwon National University Hospital announced that it was hosting one Ethiopian medical professional for training through October 23.
The urology-focused training program is scheduled to continue.
- Host
- Gangwon National University Hospital
- Participant
- 1 Ethiopian medical professional
- Training focus
- Urology
- Program end date
- October 23
- Procedures observed
- Robotic and laparoscopic surgery
What people are saying
I hope this training will help improve the expertise of Ethiopian medical professionals and expand health-care cooperation between the two countries.
We will continue to expand international medical exchanges based on the hospital's medical capabilities and clinical experience.
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