Pesident's Message

The academic society emerged from the efforts of eleven physiatrists with a passion for pediatric rehabilitation medicine on February 21, 2000. Since the foundation of the Korean Society of Pediatric Rehabilitation in 2005, the society has been renamed the Korean Society of Pediatric Rehabilitation and Developmental Medicine in order to meet the growing expectations and status of the society, and it has remained so to this day. Every year, KSPRDM organizes academic conferences, training courses, and review courses attended by numerous physiatrists, physicians, residents, and rehabilitation therapists to provide excellent lectures and share outstanding academic research. KSPRDM has published up to the third edition of its textbook on ‘Pediatric Rehabilitation’ and has held specialized pediatric rehabilitation courses to developing skilled pediatric physiatrists and specialized therapists. KSPRDM has also provided expert opinions on the government’s pediatric rehabilitation-related health and medical plans through various research activities. 

Together with 11th Chairperson, Yong-Beom Shin, and the newly appointed board members, I am committed to addressing the challenges we face today while diligently laying each brick to steadily build the future we envision together on the foundation of our esteemed history.

We will never forget that the mission of KSPRDM is to improve the physical and mental health status of children born into difficulties, enhance their quality of life, and increase their social participation.

To achieve this, we will work to inspire many experts to take interest in the fields of pediatric rehabilitation and developmental medicine, focus on training the next generation, expand academic exchanges, and continuously engage in healthcare policy development to drive real-world changes. Additionally, we will strive to further develop the excellent domestic and international networks established by previous board members, thereby contribute to enhancing the status of our organization for pediatric rehabilitation developmental medicine in Korea.

I encourage all members to frequently visit our website, actively engage in communication and exchange among members, and show your interest and support so that we can all grow together.

Thank you.