27 Oct PARAPHRASE

NUMBER 1

I have selected South Korea.

NUMBER 2

Medical students have to fulfill four years of medical education on top of either a two-year premedical course or a four-year bachelor’s degree. The quality of medical education is assured by the Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation (KIMEE). After receiving a license to practice as a doctor, almost all new doctors start further training to be a medical specialist. To apply for the qualification test for medical specialists, a one-year internship and four-year residency in a specialty (only three years for a family doctor) are required. In comparison to the United States you must, complete and undergrad program, pass the MCAT Exam and apply to Medical School. Once you complete your training you will have to pass both Part 1 & 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam. (USMLE) During the final year of medical school you will match residency and then graduate; residency programs usually require about three years. The final step of the residency process is to complete Part III of USMLE. This examination covers clinical management and assesses the doctor’s ability to be able to practice medicine both safely and effectively. Once their medical educations are complete, doctors may obtain certification in their chosen field. There are 24 specialty boards that certify physicians in hundreds of specialties and subspecialties. Board certifications require a written and, in some cases, an oral examination. Medical licensure is governed at the state level by state boards of medicine, and each sets its own licensing requirements and procedures. Trained and board-certified doctors must apply for state medical licenses before they enter the field

 NUMBER 3. 

 The healthcare industry of South Korea is mainly governed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). These government authorities are concerned with the healthcare service at large, including the enforcement of healthcare-related laws and regulations, administrative review of healthcare professionals, certification of medical institutions, etc. The MOHW and the MFDS work together with related organizations, including the National Hospital, the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS), the National Medical Center, the Korea Institute of Drug Safety and Risk Management, and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). Licensure of healthcare providers and professionals is primarily regulated at the state level, typically by the state departments of health, departments of public health, boards of registration, or similarly titled agencies. Health Facilities Licensing and Certification is a unit within the Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Health Care Services. The unit’s team is comprised of health facility surveyors (Registered Nurses), life safety surveyors (certified fire inspectors), and support staff. They will inspect health facilities across the state to determine whether they meet state and federal standards. In addition, the team investigates complaints made against health facilities and agencies licensed or certified under our program. The purpose of the inspections is to determine a healthcare provider’s ability to give services that are safe and of acceptable quality.

NUMBER 4. 

Health care is funded through a combination of payroll taxes, government subsidies, outside contributions, and tobacco surcharges. And an average of 5% of payroll is deducted out of an employee’s monthly income, split between the employee and the employer. The Department of Health and Human Services is the federal agency that oversees CMS, which administers programs for protecting the health of all Americans, including Medicare, the Marketplace, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Healthcare regulations are developed and enforced by all levels of government—federal, state, and local; and also by a large assortment of private organizations. At times, they operate without coordination. 

NUMBER 5.  

– In 2020, the life expectancy of South Koreans lay at an average of 83.5 years, which is one of the highest among OECD member countries. 

– The number of patients dying from circulatory diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke has been lower than the OECD average.

– The percentage of Koreans who considered themselves healthy was the lowest among OECD countries. 

– The cost of health care and medical purchases have both increased steadily over the last decade.