In Memory of Professor Je Geun Chi, a Great Mentor and Pathologist

The introduction of modern medicine in Korea goes hand in hand with the establishment of medical schools during the Japanese colonial period. Since then, medicine in the Republic of Korea has been greatly improved by the introduction of medical systems of the United States. Accordingly, pathology in Korea began as a basic academic discipline, but made a major shift to hospital-based surgical pathology after the Korean War. Most Korean institutions continue to practice joint operations between clinical service and experimental research. In this context, the quality of medical faculty and training has been and will continue to be a key to ensuring the quality and global competitiveness of Korean pathologists. A unique combination of residency training and graduate school education in Korea inevitably led to a stronger mentoring system compared to that in other countries. The outstanding achievements and performances of Korean scholars in surgical and experimental pathology would not have been possible without the contribution and support of great mentors.

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