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South Korea's Medical System in Crisis as Trainee Doctors Mass Resign




Due to a contentious plan by the government to increase the number of medical students admitted, thousands of trainee doctors in South Korea have resigned in protest, putting the country in the midst of a major doctor shortage problem. The government's plan, which was made public in February 2024, intends to add 4,000 more students to medical school each year beginning in 2025 and continuing for the next ten years. Although officials contend that this is a necessary reaction to a projected 15,000 physician deficit by 2035, resident physicians fiercely disagree, claiming their concerns that the plan will make matters worse.

The trainee doctors, comprising interns and residents in hospitals, contend that the government's approach is flawed. They argue that the plan is based on outdated and inaccurate data, asserting that South Korea does not face an overall doctor shortage but rather a maldistribution of doctors across regions and specialties. To address this, the trainee doctors urge the government to focus on improving working conditions and incentives, especially in rural areas and essential yet underpaid specialties like family medicine, emergency medicine, and psychiatry.

Moreover, the trainee doctors express fears that the government's plan will compromise the quality and competitiveness of medical education and the profession, leading to a decline in healthcare standards. They advocate for a focus on enhancing the quality and efficiency of medical training, ensuring autonomy, and maintaining accountability within the medical profession.

As the resignations mount, the trainee doctors warn of increased workload and stress, compounding existing challenges of long hours, low pay, and high-pressure environments. Their plea to the government is clear: prioritize reducing working hours, improving welfare and rights, and providing more support and resources for the healthcare system.

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