Yong Hwa Eom
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Dr. Yong Hwa Eom is a dedicated medical educator and surgeon whose research centers on surgical skills training, medical student education, and career development in surgery. Her most influential work, a 2017 study with 59 citations, demonstrated that a one-day surgical-skill training course significantly improved medical students’ technical abilities and, notably, increased their interest in pursuing surgery as a career. This finding addresses a critical global challenge: the wide variability in junior doctors’ surgical competence and the declining enthusiasm for surgical specialties among trainees. By providing evidence that even brief, focused interventions can boost both skill and career motivation, Dr. Eom’s research has practical implications for curriculum design in medical schools and residency programs. Her contributions highlight the importance of early, hands-on exposure to surgical techniques, helping to shape a more skilled and inspired next generation of surgeons. Through this work, Dr. Eom continues to influence how surgical education is delivered, making her a key voice in efforts to strengthen the surgical workforce.
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