The medical field is expected by experts to be the biggest beneficiary of the technologies of the 4th industrial revolution and basic science, which are rapidly developing in recent years. Seoul National University Hospital has newly established the Institute of Convergence Medicine and Technology and the Department of Convergence Medicine so that the medical big data accumulated over the past 20 years and the experiences and ideas of our medical teams with world-class capabilities in medical care and research can be used for the development of new medical technologies. We aim to invite researchers who are willing to develop practical technologies that will be used in clinical practice by working with the medical team in the field of medicine. They will create an environment where they can focus on the convergence and integration research, as well as select and foster future professionals who will be working in convergence medicine.
Vision
Through multifaceted cooperation with medical staff at SNUH with the highest level of medical treatment and research capabilities, the ICMIT will lead the future of medical care through the development of innovative medical technologies, education, and commercialization to treat diseases and disabilities.
Mission
○ Strengthening convergence research to lead future medicine
- Fostering future medical fields such as precision medicine, biopharmaceutical, IT, AI and big data, and robots in which multidisciplinary work is essential.
○ Strengthening research capabilitiesas a national hospital
- Creating a stable research environment where excellent professionals can be fostered and leading medical development both domestically and internationally amid the changing medical environment where change and innovation are required.
○ Development of future medical curriculumto foster convergence experts
- Developing future medical curricula to nurture experts in each field, and through education and training, we develop skilled individuals who will lead the medical field in the 4th Industrial Revolution.