Observership Program

Our International Observership Program is an informal shadowing experience that enables participants to observe clinical and educational activities including various conferences, rounds and seminars.
Observerships are usually for one month and should not last longer than 90days.

Qualification

  • MD or equivalent licensees who are currently working in a hospital or enrolled in medical school.
  • One who is capable of communicating in Korean or English.
    • Minimum English qualifications [TOEFL(PBT 507/CBT180/IBT64) ; TOEIC(600) ; IELTS(5.5) ; TOEIC Speaking 6(130~150)]
    • Conditions for exemption
      · Native English speakers
      · Applicants with undergraduate/graduate degrees from institutions where the medium of instruction is in English.
      · Applicants working in English speaking environment

When to apply

  • By 10th of Every Month (minimum 4~5 months prior to commencing training)
    • The application evaluation takes up to 2 months. The applicant will be notified in writing of either acceptance or denial of the application.
    • Applicants who require a visa to visit SMC must take this into consideration when applying and choose dates that provide enough time to obtain a visa before the intended visit. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that there is enough time to organize their travel and visa before the planned visit.
    • We do not issue a Guarantee letter for visa application on behalf of applicants for the Observership program.

Required Documents

  • Application/Recommendation Form Down
  • Consent to Collection & Use of Personal Information Download
  • Copy of diploma
  • Copy of certificate of medical license
  • Copy of certificate of employment
  • Copy of Passport
  • Photo of 3.5 * 4.5cm size taken within last 6 months (color-scanned)
  • Physician's statement (within 2 months before starting the training) Download

    * Please note

    • All required documents must be originals in English or notarized translations into English.
    • Please submit all documents as a single PDF file
      (File name: First name_Last name_Country_Applying Department)
    • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Patients' Rights and Responsibilities

Patients' Rights

1. Right to receive medical care

Patients have the right to receive proper care in a safe setting without discrimination nor should their right to care be violated regardless of their gender, age, religion, social status, nationality, language, race, or physical/mental/financial status. Medical teams shall not refuse to provide care without justifiable reason.

2. Right to be informed and to make an autonomous decision

Patients have the right to obtain full and complete information from their medical team, to ask questions, and to determine their agreement or refusal concerning: diagnosis, treatment (purpose, plans and methods), outcomes of care (including unanticipated outcomes), discharge plan, participation in medical research studies, organ transplantation/donation, etc. Within ethical boundaries, patients may discontinue or refuse treatment, request that the medical team explain and suggest alternative treatments, and reserve the right to make their own decisions.

3. Right to confidentiality

Patients' rights to confidentiality regarding their physical/health status and privacy will not be violated. Patients can expect that all medical records/reports and their personal privacy will be kept confidential unless the patient has given consent or disclosure is permitted by law. To ensure their privacy, patients may be informed that Individuals not directly involved in their care may not be present and that the number of guardians accompanying patients to consultation rooms may be limited.

4. Right to request consultation and mediation

In the event of a medical dispute, patients may request consultation and mediation from an internal or external agency (Korea Consumer Agency, Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency).

5. Right to have values and beliefs respected

Patients will not be discriminated against because of their culture, religious values, or beliefs, and their rights will not be violated.

6. Right to receive care in a safe setting

Patients have the right to receive hospital-provided care where the patient’s medical information is protected and patient safety can be assured. In addition, patients have the right to be protected from possible dangers that can occur in a hospital and to have stability of mind and body.

Patients' Responsibilities

1. Responsibility to trust and respect the medical team

Patients must accurately inform the medical team of their health condition and must trust and respect the medical team's treatment plan. Patients may be responsible for consequences that result from not following instructions.

2. Responsibility to not use dishonest methods for medical treatment

Patients must reveal their identity before receiving any medical care and must not use false or dishonest methods, such as seeking medical care under disguised ownership.

3. Responsibility to abide by all hospital regulations

Patients are expected to treat all hospital staff and other patients with courtesy and respect; to abide by all hospital rules; and to earnestly fulfill their financial obligation to the hospital. Also, patients and their family members are expected to participate in all safety regulations.