Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, Republic of Korea
My name is Yoon Hwan Byun. I am a neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumor at Seoul National University Hospital.
Education:
2008.3 - 2010.2: Dankook University College of Medicine, Pre-medical course
2010.3 - 2014.2: Dankook University College of Medicine, Medical course (Doctor of Medicine)
2018.9 - : Seoul National University College of Medicine, Master’s and Doctoral Integration Course (Translational Medicine)
Postgraduate Training:
2014.3 - 2015.2: Seoul National University Hospital, Intern
2015.3 - 2019.2: Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Resident
2019.3 - 2022.4: Republic of Korea Army, Military Doctor (Captain)
2022.5 - : Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Fellow (Brain Tumor)
Research Training:
2013.7 – 2013.8: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Department of Urology, clinical clerkship
2022.5 - : Seoul National University Hospital. Glioma Lab
Honors and Academic Awards:
2014.12.31: Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery - Excellence in Internship Award
2017.8.26: The Korean Neurosurgical Society Seoul-Gyeonggi Fall Academic Conference - Excellence in Presentation Award
2018.4.13: The Korean Neurosurgical Society Spring Academic Conference - Best Presentation Award for Residents
2018.12.14: Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery - Outstanding Resident Award for Research Achievement
2019.2.1: Seoul National University Hospital - CS Excellence Employee Recognition Award
Military Awards and Decorations:
2019.10.23: Selected as one of the "Top 300 Elite Combatants" by the Ottugi Division; Commendation from a Division Commander (equivalent to Colonel in the U.S. military)
2019.10.23: Recognized for contribution in the "Top 300 Elite Combatants"; Certificate of Commendation from a Division Commander (equivalent to Colonel).
2020.12.24: Recognized for contribution to "Special Combatant of the Year 2020"; Certificate of Commendation from a Division Commander (equivalent to Colonel).
2020.12.30: Recognized for contribution in the COVID-19 containment operations; Commendation from a Corps Commander (equivalent to a Major General in the U.S. military).
