Professor Park Joong-Shin of Seoul National University Hospital Elected as Next President of the Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- To lead a federation of obstetric and gynecological societies from 23 countries… An expert in high-risk pregnancies and maternal-fetal medicine
[Photo 1] Professor Park Joong-Shin, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital
[Photo 2] Professor Park Joong-Shin is delivering a speech at the 29th AOFOG General Assembly.
Professor Park Joong-Shin of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Seoul National University Hospital has been elected as the next president of the Asia & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (AOFOG). The election took place during the federation’s 29th General Assembly, held in Sydney, Australia, on the 15th. His two-year term will begin in September 2028.
Established in 1957, AOFOG is an international federation comprising obstetric and gynecological societies and associations from 23 countries across the Asia-Oceania region. The organization fosters academic exchange and international cooperation with the goal of advancing the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology, while promoting the health of women throughout their lives, as well as the health of fetuses and newborns.
Professor Park, currently the Vice President of AOFOG, has dedicated his career to clinical practice and research in the fields of high-risk pregnancy and maternal-fetal medicine. He has previously served as Chairman of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, President of the Korean Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and President of the Korean Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He currently serves as Vice President of the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences and is the organization’s President-elect.
Park Joong-Shin, the President-elect, stated, "Given the diverse medical environments and healthcare challenges across the Asia-Oceania region, academic exchange and cooperation between nations are of great importance." He added, "I will strive to strengthen collaboration among member countries, foster academic advancement in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, and contribute to the improvement of women's health."