Overseas medical students train in Korean traditional medicine at Jaseng
Medical staff from Daejeon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital provide treatment to local residents at Eunjin Elementary School in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, on April 15, 2016. File. Photo by Yonhap News Agency
Jan. 16 (Asia Today) — Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital said Thursday it hosted a two-week winter internship program for overseas medical students and pre-medical students, aimed at showcasing the scientific development and global potential of Korean medicine.
Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital said the 2026 Jaseng Medical Academy Winter Internship Program, which ran from Jan. 5, brought together five participants from four countries – the United States, Canada, Thailand and South Korea.
Participants included students and graduates from the University of Florida, the University of Texas at San Antonio, Northeastern University, Pomona College and Thailand’s Kasetsart University, according to the hospital. They spent two weeks experiencing Jaseng’s clinical system and treatment environment.
The program featured observation of outpatient clinics, lectures on Korean and integrative medicine, hands-on training in treatments such as acupuncture and manual therapy, and question-and-answer sessions with medical staff. Students also worked in teams to develop Continuing Medical Education lecture content, presenting their projects at the conclusion of the program.
Interns visited the Jaseng MediBio Center, where they toured acupuncture needle manufacturing and research facilities and learned about efforts to scientifically standardize Korean medicine, the hospital said.
“The internship program is designed to raise awareness of Korean and integrative medicine among future healthcare professionals worldwide and help them grow into global medical talent,” said Jin-ho Lee, director of the hospital. He added that Jaseng would continue to strengthen international exchange and education to enhance the global competitiveness of Korean medicine.
The hospital said it is the only institution in East Asia accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education. It also plans to co-host the Jaseng International Academic Conference later this year with Indiana University School of Medicine.
— Reported by Asia Today; translated by UPI
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