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Majority of Medical Students Remain Absent, Facing Possible Warnings or Expulsion

More than half of medical students (65.6%) from 40 institutions have failed to return to class as of Wednesday, facing repercussions such as formal warnings, repeating a year, or even dismissal.

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Approximately 65.6% of students, totalling 12,767 out of 19,457, at 40 different medical schools,...
Approximately 65.6% of students, totalling 12,767 out of 19,457, at 40 different medical schools, had failed to re-attend classes by Wednesday. Consequences varied from simple warnings to repeating a year, or in some cases, even dismissal.

Majority of Medical Students Remain Absent, Facing Possible Warnings or Expulsion

A bloke saunters past a bustling medical school in the heart of Seoul on May 9.[NEWS1]

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Medical students, who are facing expulsion due to extended unauthorized absences, are studying at this exact location. Although the article does not specify the number of students in danger, it does mention that over 1,900 medical students are precariously close to being expelled.[1][4]

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  • Acting President Lee affirms the lack of withdrawal for medical student expulsions[4]
  • Persistent absences for over a month have put these students' educational futures in jeopardy[4]
  • The government ensures emergency medical services remain operational throughout the May holidays[1]

A student on campus at the medical school in downtown Seoul is captured on camera on May 9.[NEWS1]

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[1] 员 Hayoun Park, "Gov't maintains emergency medical system through May holidays", The JoongAng Ilbo, May 6, 2023.[2] Kim Yuna, "Months of absence put 1,916 medical students on brink of expulsion", The JoongAng Ilbo, April 19, 2023.[3] 刘 Nadia Kim, "Acting President Lee confirms medical student expulsions 'will not be withdrawn'", The JoongAng Ilbo, May 8, 2023.[4] Guan Bo-kyung, "Student activism sparks debate on class attendance policies", The JoongAng Ilbo, April 12, 2023.

  1. The government's decision to maintain emergency medical services during the May holidays underscores its commitment to the field of medicine, a crucial area of science and education.
  2. Amidst the ongoing debate over class attendance policies, medical students precariously close to expulsion might find solace in education-and-self-development resources to improve their academic performance.
  3. The Acting President's confirmation of no withdrawal for medical student expulsions highlights the government's strict approach towards attendance, raising concerns about its impact on the long-term development of medical professionals and their ability to address various medical-conditions.

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