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Approved Case 1:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Ophthalmology)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 1
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 6
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels / Detailed plans for a joint business operation in the U.S. with a renowned medical equipment company
Approved Case 2:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Family Medicine Specialist)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 약 20
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 0
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed innovative medical and health enhancement programs
Approved Case 3:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Colonofiberscopy Specialist)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 11
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 약 40
· Number of Awards Received: 5
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Executed partnership contracts with major hospitals in Korea / Awards / Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 4:
· Field of Specialty: Psychotherapy (Art treatment)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 1
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 3
· Number of Awards Received: 1
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Successfully completed several projects for developing innovative methods of treatment for child psychotherapy
Approved Case 5:
· Field of Specialty: Dentistry
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 0
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 105
· Number of Awards Received: 11
· Number of Patents: 4
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: High number of citations of the publications/Patents / Awards
Approved Case 6:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Coloproctology)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 6
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 2
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed innovative surgical procedures that helped patients undergo surgeries comfortably by minimizing their pains and side effects
Approved Case 7:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Obesity Treatment and Plastic Surgery)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 2
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 13
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed an innovative medical treatment methods / Awards / Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 8:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 8
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 2
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels / Executed partnership contracts with major hospitals in Korea
Approved Case 9:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Pain Medicine)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 14
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 789
· Number of Awards Received: 6
· Number of Patents: 18
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: High number of citations of the publications/Patents / Appearances in media channels / Awards / Appointments into leading positions in the national academia
Approved Case 10:
· Field of Specialty: Biomedical Science
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 3
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 81
· Number of Awards Received: 2
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: High number of citations of the publications/Patents / Awards / Appointments into leading positions in the national academia
Approved Case 11:
· Field of Specialty: Internal Medicine
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 1
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 0
· Number of Patents: 2
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Successfully completed numerous projects with major national health care institutions and companies
Approved Case 12:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Plastic Surgery)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 10
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 7
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed innovative plastic surgical procedures, which were introduced to, and used by, many health care institutions
Approved Case 13:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Geriatrics)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 16
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 20
· Number of Awards Received: 7
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: High number of citations of the publications/Patents / Awards
Approved Case 14:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (General Physician)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 4
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 2
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Designated as a government partnership hospital / Completed joint projects with major national pharmaceutical companies
Approved Case 15:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Orthopedics)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 59
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents:
· Number of Awards Received: 4
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 16:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Family Medicine)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 10
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 42
· Number of Awards Received:
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 17:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Neurosurgery)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 3
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 102
· Number of Awards Received: 0
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: High number of citations of the publications / Developed medical treatments which were introduced to and applied by major national hospitals
Approved Case 18:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Internal Medicine)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 1
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 7
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed medical treatment methods which were clinically applied to increase the number of successful treatments
Approved Case 19:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Family Medicine / Geriatrics)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 3
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 1
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed innovative medical treatment methods that significantly reduced the length of time for treatments
Approved Case 20:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Internal Medicine)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 3
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents:
· Number of Awards Received: 5
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Successfully completed joint R&D (research and development) projects with major national pharmaceutical companies / Developed medical treatments that were introduced to and applied by many other hospitals
Approved Case 21:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Geriatrics)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 31
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 1
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels / Executed partnership contracts with major national hospitals / Developed medical treatments that were introduced to and applied by a number of major national hospitals
Approved Case 22:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Neurosurgery – Pain Medicine Specialist)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 0
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 2
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed medical treatments that were introduced to and applied by major national hospitals / Successfully completed joint R&D (research and development) projects with major national pharmaceutical companies
Approved Case 23:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 11
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents:
· Number of Awards Received: 9
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Executed partnership contracts with major national hospitals
Approved Case 24:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Diagnostic Radiology)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 12
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: About 2,000
· Number of Awards Received: 4
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: High number of citations of the publications / Awards / Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 25:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Geriatrics)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 4
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 4
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Awards / Executed partnership contracts with major national hospitals
Approved Case 26:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Urologist)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 23
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 2
· Number of Awards Received: 2
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels / Executed partnership contracts with major national hospitals
Approved Case 27:
· Field of Specialty: Dentistry
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 17
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 1
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed innovative methods of medical treatments that increased the patients’ comfort / Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 28:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Urologist)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 2
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 44
· Number of Awards Received: 0
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Number of citations of the publications / Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 29:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Brain Chemistry / Neurosurgery)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 0
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 443
· Number of Awards Received: 3
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: High number of citations of the publications
Approved Case 30:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (dermatology)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: Approximately 70
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 210
· Number of Awards Received: 0
· Number of Patents: 3
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: High number of citations of the publications / Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 31:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Family Medicine)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 45
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 1
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 32:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Cosmetic Medicine)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: Approximately 70
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 1
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels / Developed innovative medical treatment methods that increased the revenue of a hospital
Approved Case 33:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Emergency Medicine)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 30
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 1
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels / Developed an innovative medical treatment method that minimized the pain and bleeding of patients
Approved Case 34:
· Field of Specialty: Corrective Orthodontics
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 0
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 3
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Investment of a large amount of funds into a dental technology manufacturer in the U.S.
Approved Case 35:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 26
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 0
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels / Completed 15 joint projects with major national pharmaceutical companies, which enabled these companies to develop innovative technologies and medicines
Approved Case 36:
· Field of Specialty: Orthodontics
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 25
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 65
· Number of Awards Received: 0
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Number of citations of the publications / Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 37:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Anesthesiology)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 0
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 98
· Number of Awards Received: 2
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: High number of citations of the publications / Received research funds from major government agencies in Korea
Approved Case 38:
· Field of Specialty: Dentistry
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Master’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 7
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 45
· Number of Awards Received: 3
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 39:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Orthopedics)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 4
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 3
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed special medical treatment methods that reduced the needs for surgery
Approved Case 40:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Clinical Pharmacology)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 4
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 2,000
· Number of Awards Received: 5
· Number of Patents: 2
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Frequently cited / Patent
Approved Case 41:
· Field of Specialty: Medicine (Anesthesiology)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 0
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 0
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed special methods of medical treatment which reduced the needs for surgery, and disseminated these methods to hospitals in several countries
Approved Case 42:
· Field of Specialty: Oriental Medicine
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 1
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents:
· Number of Awards Received: 6
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed medical treatments which were introduced to and applied by several other oriental medicine clinics
Approved Case 43:
· Field of Specialty: Oriental Medicine
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 24
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 31
· Number of Awards Received: 5
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Citations of the publications / Appearances in media channels / Awards
Approved Case 44:
· Field of Specialty: Oriental Medicine
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: Approximately 130
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 3
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Developed medical treatment methods that minimized the patients’ pain / Appearances in media channels
Approved Case 45:
· Field of Specialty: Nursing (Psychiatric Nurse)
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 2
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 0
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Published a book which sold more than 70,000 copies
Approved Case 46:
· Field of Specialty: Nursing
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 0
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 366
· Number of Awards Received: 2
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: High number of citations of the publications / Awards
Approved Case 47:
· Field of Specialty: Pharmacy
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Ph.D.
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 0
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 1
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Conducted a new drug development project for a major national pharmaceutical company and increased its market sales
Approved Case 48:
· Field of Specialty: Pharmacy
· Highest Academic Degree Earned: Bachelor’s degree
· Number of Appearances in Media Channels: 0
· Number of Citations of the Publications/Patents: 0
· Number of Awards Received: 15
· Number of Patents: 0
· Achievement(s) Emphasized in the Petition: Distinguished records of awards winning / Developed medical treatment methods that increased sales revenue for major national pharmaceutical companies
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