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The 2nd International Congress on Primary Care 2025

  • Date

    2025.04.26(Sat.) - 27(Sun.)

  • Venue

    Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (BPEX)

Congress

  • The 2nd International Society of Primary Care Medicine · 2025 Spring Academic Conference will be held at The Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (BPEX) for three days from April 26 (Sat) - April 27 (Sun).
  • This academic conference was planned as the second domestically held international academic conference held by the Korean Academy of Family Medicine, and various symposia, training and lectures will be prepared according to the characteristics of participating members. In particular, to elevate the KAFM's standing in research a series of presentations (oral speeches, poster presentations) by specialists and residents, which has been ongoing since 2013, will be prepared.
  • On April 26th (Sat), a seminar and series of presentations will be held for serving physicians and residents, and on 27st (Sun), various programs will be prepared for private practitioner members and residents.
  • The detailed conference program introduce in the homepage.

Program


08:30 - 10:00 [GS] Payment System and Support for Primary Care : Symposium Room 7
EunKyeong Jeong (Seoul National University)
1. Strengthening Primary Care and Population Health through Value Based Payments and more Yu Kim (PRIME National Strategy Consultant, American board of family Medicine)
2. Journey towards Value-based healthcare: Korean perspective Juhwan Oh (Seoul National University)
3. Panel Discussion 1 BeLong Cho (Seoul National University)
4. Panel Discussion 2 Do-Hoon Kim (Korea University)
08:30-10:00 [GS] National smoking cessation treatment guideline for primary care physicians Room 8
Yu Jin Paek (Hallym University College of Medicine)
1. Pharmacological treatment: How can we use nicotine replacement therapy? Hyeji Ahn (Hallym University)
2. Non-pharmacological treatment: smartphone App, text message, proactive call, very brief advice and incentives for the pregnant women Eun-Sook Lee (Inje University)
3. Smoking cessation treatment for special population Cheolmin Lee (Seoul National University)
08:30-10:00 [GS] Oral Presentation Room 10
TBD
10:00-10:30 [GS] Poster Presentation
10:30-12:00 [GS] Global health and primary health care: Strengthening primary health care systems and measuring impact through LJW fellowship Room 7
Faraz Khalid (WHO), YeonCheol Park (Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)
1. History of LJW fellowship and influences in primary care Byungil Yeh (Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)
2. First-aid training for primary Healthcare providers on a remote Island: a mixed-methods study Ninh Do Thi (Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy)
3. LJWFP Evaluation Framework: Measuring the Mid- to Long-term Impact of Invitational Training in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Hyejin Jung (KOFIH)
10:30-12:00 [GS] Practical aspects of End of life care Room 8
Sun Hyun Kim (Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital), ChangHo An (The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul ST. Mary’s Hospital)
1. End of life care in Taiwan Shao-Yi Cheng (National Taiwan University)
2. End of life care in Japan Machiko Inoue (Hamamatsu University School of Medicine)
3. End of life home care in Taiwan Hsien-Liang Huang (National Taiwan University)
4. End of life care in Korea
10:30-12:00 [L] 일차진료에 도움이 되는 기능의학적 접근 Room 10
Bom Taeck Kim (Ajou University School of Medicine)
1. Recurring functional digestive diseases.. Can't we get rid of them? (Focusing on gut dysbiosis) Kyunam Kim (Ajou University School of Medicine)
2. 어떤 환자에게 어떤 경구 영양제를 처방해야 할까? Young Ah Choi (Bundang Jesaeng Hospital)
12:00-13:30 [SP] Lunchen Symposium
13:30-15:00 [GS] Hospital Medicine Courses for Family Physicians Ⅰ Room 7
Hee-Taik Kang (Yonsei University College of Medicine Severance Hospital)
1. 실제 임상 상황에서의 입원환자 수액 치료 Joung Sik Son (Hanyang University Medical Center)
2. 입원환자 전해질이상 Ji Won Ryu (Seoul National University Department of internal medicine)
3. ChatGPT 임상진료와 연구에 사용하기 Ki-Hyun Jeon (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital)
13:30-15:00 [SM] Obesity and mental health Room 8
Sun Hyun Kim (Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital)
1. Obesity and sleep Hae-Jin Ko (Kyungpook National University School of Medicine)
2. Obesity and mood Yubin Seo (Wonkwang University Sanbon Hospital)
3. Obesity and cognition HyoJin Park (Korea University Guro Hospital)
13:30-15:00 [SM] Management of lung cancer screening participants and strategies to improve smoking cessation rates Room 10
Yu Jin Paek (Hallym University College of Medicine)
1. 폐암검진 현황과 이슈 Yeol Kim (National Cancer Center)
2. Follow-up care for Abnormal Findings in Lung Cancer Screening Seungwon Na (University Of Ulsan College of Medicine)
3. 페암검진 수검자 금연율 향상 방안 Cheolmin Lee (Seoul National University College of Medicine)
4. Panel Discussion 1 Kiheon Lee (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital)
5. Panel Discussion 2 Yu-Ri Choe (Chonnam National University Medical School)
6. Panel Discussion 3 (Follow-up Management and Smoking Cessation Strategies after Lung Cancer Screening) Jung Ah Lee (University Of Ulsan College of Medicine)
15:00-15:20 Coffee Break
15:20-16:50 [SP] Toward a Stronger Future: Introducing the Special Act on Primary Care Enhancement(Strengthening the First Line of Health for a Healthy Aging Society) Room 7
Jae-Heon Kang (Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine), Seong-Ho Han (Dong-A University College of Medicine)
1. 우리나라 일차의료의 문제점과 해결방안 BeLong Cho (Seoul National University)
2. 일차의료 강화를 위한 법적 지원 EunKyeong Jeong (Seoul National University)
15:20-16:50 [GS] Symptom management for terminally ill patients on outpatient clinic Room 8
Cheolmin Kim (The Catholic University of Korea)
1. Opioid Drugs Wongil Jung (Kosin University College of Medicine)
2. Adjuvant Drugs Seunghoon Lee (Busan National University College of Medicine)
3. case review ChangHo An (The Catholic University of Korea)
15:20-16:50 [SP] Healthcare Innovation Driven by Cutting-Edge Technology: CES Experiences and AI Electrocardiography Applications Room 10
Seung-Won Oh (Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center)
1. 가정의학과 의사와 되돌아보는 2024 CES와 현재 (All On) Sungwoo Hong (Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center)
2. Experience of family medicine doctor in CES 2025 Mihyun Kim (Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center)
3. 심전도 인공지능의 최신 발전과 임상 적용 Junmyung Kwon (Medical AI)
4. AI와 심전도의 만남: 건강검진의 새로운 패러다임 Hyunsook Jeong (Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center)
17:00-17:30 Awards Ceremony
09:00-10:30 [L] Hospital Medicine Courses for Family Physicians Ⅱ Room 7
Seon Mee Kim (Korea University Medical Center Guro Hospital)
1. 입원의학의 최신 연구 소개 2025 Hye Won Kim (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Department of internal medicine)
2. 입원환자 증례와 몇 가지 기본 처방 프로토콜 KyungHwan Cho (Korea University Hospital)
3. 입원의학 발전과정과 앞으로의 발전방향 Hee Youn Han (Yonsei University Yongin Severance Hospital)
09:00-10:30 [GS] The Impact of Societal Systems and Political Landscapes on Primary Care Room 8
Belong Cho (Seoul National University)
1. The South Korean Experience: What Went Wrong? Dong Wook Shin (Samsung Medical Center)
2. Ethical Considerations in Primary Care Systems Ivo Kwon (Ewha Womans University College of Medicine)
3. Perspectives from the EU and UK Steve Mowle (WONCA World Treasurer and past Vice Chair of RCGP)
4. The Free Market Economy and Its Impact on Primary Care Dokyoung Yoon (MedStar Health Primary Care)
09:00-10:30 [SM] Family-centered Patient Care_I Room 10
Joo-sung Park (Dong-A University College of Medicine)
1. Understanding ‘Family’ for Family-Oriented Medical Care Jongseong Kim (Chungnam National University)
2. 가족 평가(가족을 보는 네 가지 눈) JinKyu Jeong (Chungnam National University)
3. Building Relationships with Patients: The BATHE Method Sang Keun Hahm (Hanil General Hospital)
4. Practicing Family-centered Care with Real Clinical Case Joo-sung Park (Dong-A University College of Medicine)
10:30-10:50 Coffee Break
10:50-12:20 [GS] Real-world evidence with real-world data Insights from Korean National Data Room 7
Seong-Ho Han (Dong-A University Hospital)
1. Real-world evidence with real-world data: Insights from Korean National Data Minkook Son (Dong-A University College of Medicine Department of Data Sciences Convergence)
10:50-12:20 [GS] Frailty Management in Primary Care Room 8
Belong Cho (Seoul National University)
1. Real-Life Approachs to Frailty Management: Experiences from the Family Mediciine Department, Chiang Mai University Peerasak Lerttrakarnnon M.D., FRCFPT (Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thaliland)
2. Frailty Management in Primary Care in Korea; Comprehensive Community Care Kim Ji Young (Family medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea)
3. Integrating International Practices into China’s Elderly Frailty Management: A Quality-Driven Approach through Primary Care Innovation Heng Piao (Henan Cancer Hospital (Cancer Hospital Cninese Academy of Medical Science, Henan Center, China)
10:50-12:20 [SM] Training Committee Seminar: Public Hearing on Smart e-Portfolio Utilization for Family Medicine Residents Room 10
YeonCheol Park (Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)
1. E-portfolio 개발 배경 및 의의. 추후 활용방안 YongHwan Kim (CHA Bundang Medical Center)
2. E-portfolio 시연: 구축과정과 실제적용 이단비 (연세의대)
12:20-13:30 [SY] Luncheon Symposium GSK Room 7
13:30-15:30 [SM] Korean Medical Association Essential Education Seminar Room 7
Dongwook Lee (Dongguk University)
1. 일차의료에서 만날 수 있는 의료분쟁: 주요 사례 중심으로 JunHyuk Jang (대구지방검찰청 서부지청)
2. 마약성 진통제, 비암성 통증에서 사용법과 주의사항 A-Sol Kim (Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital)
3. Updates on Clinical Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Infections Hee Eun Hong (Kyungpook National University Hospital)
13:30-14:30 [L] GWAS and Genetic Testing From Disease Prediction to Personalized Medicine Room 8
YoungJin Park (Dong-A University Hospital)
1. GWAS and Genetic Testing: From Disease Prediction to Personalized Medicine KyungWon Hong (Theragenhealth)
13:30-14:20 [SM] Hospice doctor accompanying the end of life, Resilience and suggestion Room 10
Kichul Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul ST. Mary’s Hospital)
1. Resilience in hospice and terminal cancer program Yong Joong Kim (Seoul Metropolitan City Dongbu Hospital)
14:20-14:40 Coffee Break
15:00-16:00 [L] SLD, A Newly Defined Paradigm in Liver Disease Room 8
YoungJin Park (Dong-A University Hospital)
1. Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A Newly Defined Concept of Fatty Liver Sangyi Moon (Dong-A University College of Medicine)

Registration

Registration Information

The 2nd International Society of Primary Care Medicine · 2025 Spring Academic Conference will be held at The Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (BPEX) for two days from April 26 (Sat) - April 27 (Sun) under the theme of 'Family Medicine, the Center of Primary Care’.

This 2-day international academic conference held in Korea will feature training lectures on the latest knowledge in each field, workshops to be used in direct treatment, presentations and discussions on new knowledge, and exploration of primary care policies and development directions.

In addition, this conference, which is held as an international academic conference, features a variety of international sessions with overseas speakers from around the world to discuss the latest medical activities and the future of primary care.

The pre-registration period is from 10:00 on March 4th(Tuesday) to 17:00 on March 31st(Monday), and in principle, pre-registration is through the Korean Association of Family Medicine website.
In particular, associate members (residents) must pre-register through the website. Pre-registration is not accepted as a group, so please be sure to register with your individual name.

The registration fee is free for overseas participants, and the information of participants (name, email, contact information, gender, nationality, date of birth) should be submitted to the Academic Conference Secretariat(kafm@kafm.or.kr ) by March 31, 2025 (Mon).

Registration Form

General Information

Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (BPEX)

ICPC-KAFM2025 will be held at BPEX, Busan, Korea

Experience the BPEX, a premier convention and exhibition center boasting cutting-edge facilities and breathtaking ocean views, ideal for world-class events.

When using the subway
Venue Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (BPEX)
Address 5th floor (Choryang-dong, Busan Port International Passenger Terminal), 206, Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, Korea
Contact Phone : +82-51-400-1280 / Fax : +82-51-400-1282
Website Go to website

Location

How to Get Here

On foot from Busan Station (KTX)

  • Directions : Busan Station Exit No. 9, 10 → Skywalk → Busan Port International Passenger Terminal
  • Directions : Busan Station Exit No. 9, 10 → Skywalk → Busan Port International Passenger Terminal

Intra-city bus

  • 5-1
    • Bus Route : Heodong-dong → Centum City → Seomyeon → Busan Port International Passenger Terminal → Chungmu-dong
    • Bus arrives every 13 min.
  • 42
    • Bus Route : Heodong-dong → Allak-dong → Gwangalli → Munhyeon → Busan Port International Passenger Terminal
    • Bus arrives every 13 min.
  • 1004
    • Bus Route : Gusan-dong, Gimhae → Mora → Seomyeon → Busan Station → Busan Port International Passenger Terminal
    • Bus arrives every 11 min.

By airport bus + intra-city bus from Gimhae International Airport

  • Directions : From the international terminal, get on Airport Limo 1 →
    Get off at the Busanjin Station bus stop → Get on Bus 1004 → Get off at the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal bus station
  • Distance/travel time : 15.44 km / 50-55 min.

By subway from Gimhae International Airport

  • Directions : Airport station (light rail) → Transfer to subway line 2 at Sasang Station →
    Transfer to subway line 1 at Seomyeon Station → Get off at Choryang Station → Walk for 10 minutes from Exit No. 4
  • Distance/Travel Time : 15.44 km / 1 hour-1 hour 10 min.


This is information on lodging for the 2nd International Primary Care Conference and 2025 Korean Academy of Family Medicine Spring Conference.
Accommodation discounts are provided during the conference period.


1. For Hotels with Online Booking Links: You can reserve your accommodation directly through the provided online reservation link.


2. For Hotels Requiring Reservation Forms: Some hotels do not offer online booking links. In these cases, please download the hotel reservation form, complete it, and send it directly to the hotel via email.


For detailed booking procedures, please refer to the hotel list provided below. Ensure to book early to secure your preferred accommodation.
We look forward to seeing you in Busan for 2nd International Primary Care Conference and 2025 Korean Academy of Family Medicine Spring Conference!


No. Grade Hotel Distance Price (per Night) Website
1 BPEX (WONCA APR 2025 Venue) -
2 ★★★★★ Lotte Hotel Busan 6km
(15min. By Taxi)		 193,600 KRW – 229,900 KRW Website
3 ★★★★★ The Westin Josun Busan 16km
(30min. By Taxi)		 266,200 KRW – 496,100 KRW Weekdays Weekends
4 ★★★★ ASTI Hotel Busan 1km
(13min. On Foot)		 95,000 KRW – 145,000 KRW Website
5 ★★★★ Ramada Encore Hotel Busan Station 1km
(15min. On Foot)		 110,000 KRW – 143,000 KRW Website
6 ★★ Toyoko Inn Busan Station 1km
(15min. On Foot)		 64,800 KRW – 93,600 KRW Reservation
Forms
7 ★★★★ The Shilla Stay Haeundae 16km
(30min. By Taxi)		 154,000 KRW – 330,000 KRW Website

* The accommodation rates listed in the table are based on Korean Won (KRW). Detailed rates for each room type can be checked on the website.