Program Details

• Date: October 26-30, 2026
• Location: Seoul and Gyeonggi, South Korea
  • National Cancer Center (https://www.ncc.re.kr)
  • Asan Medical Center (https://eng.amc.seoul.kr/gb/lang/index.do)
  • Samsung Medical Center (https://www.samsunghospital.com/en/)
  • Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital (https://hallym.hallym.or.kr/index.asp)
  • Severance Hospital (https://sev.severance.healthcare/sev-en/index.do)
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
• Notification of Selection Results: TBD, 2026
• Deadline for Confirmation of Participation: September 19, 2026

Program Highlights

• Intensive training sessions led by renowned experts in respiratory medicine
• Hands-on experience with advanced medical technologies and techniques
• Networking opportunities with fellow professionals from around the region
• Certificate of completion from the Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the official Google application form of the Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (KATRD). To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete all of the following requirements:

• Complete the official Google application form
• Submit an updated CV (any format is acceptable)
• Complete the KATRDIC 2026 Early Registration and pay the USD 100 deposit
• Submit an abstract

✔ Go to application: Apply here

• Bank Account for USD 100 Deposit

  Beneficiary name	The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
  Beneficiary ccount No.	1005-401-139122
  Beneficiary SWIFT/BIC Code	HVBKKRSEXXX
  Beneficiary Bank Name	WOORI BANK
  Bank Branch Name	Woori Bank - Gangnam Severance Hospital
  Branch Address	1F, Gangnam Severance Hospital, 211 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea Tel. +82-2-3463-6071

  ※ Please ensure that the name used for the bank transfer matches the applicant's name entered in the Google application form.

Only applicants who fulfill all of the above requirements will be considered for the selection process.

Participants will be selected through a fair and competitive review of the submitted applications and abstracts. Selected applicants will be offered the opportunity to participate in the program.

For more information or inquiries, please contact us at info@katrdic2026.org.
We look forward to welcoming the next generation of chest physicians to this enriching and transformative program.

Application Deposit Policy and Agreement

• Application Deposit Policy
  
  • A USD 100 application deposit is required at the time of application to prevent no-shows.
  • Applicants who are not selected will receive a full refund of the USD 100 deposit.
  • Once selected, the USD 100 deposit is non-refundable, regardless of cancellation, withdrawal, or no-show.



• Agreement
  ※ By submitting this application, applicants acknowledge and agree to the Application Deposit Policy stated above.
  Submission of the application constitutes acceptance of all related terms and conditions, including the refund and
  non-refund provisions.

Program Support by KATRD

• Travel grant support is not automatically granted and will be determined based on abstract evaluation.
• Accommodation, meals, and transportation at participant's expense
• Applicants who are not selected for the program will receive a full refund of the USD 100 application deposit.
• Once selected, the USD 100 application deposit is non-refundable, regardless of cancellation, withdrawal, or no-show.


• Applicants may register for one of the following hands-on sessions:
  Please note that participants may register for only one hands-on session.
  • October 28 (Wed) – KATRDIC 2026 Hands-on Session (Bronchoscopy)
  • October 28 (Wed) – KATRDIC 2026 Hands-on Session (Critical Care Medicine (CCM))
  • October 29 (Thu) – KATRDIC 2026 Hands-on Session (Thoracic Ultrasound)
  
  

2026 KATRD International Respiratory Young Investigator Program

Day 1	Day 2	KATRDIC 2026
October 26 (Mon)	October 27 (Tue)	October 28 (Wed)	October 29 (Thu)	October 30 (Fri)
KTEC Welcome Reception	National Cancer Center Asan Medical Center Samsung Medical Center Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital Severance Hospital	KATRDIC 2026 Hands-on Session (Bronchoscopy, CCM)	KATRDIC 2026 Hands-on Session (Thoracic Ultrasound)	Closing Ceremony & Farewell Lunch

1. Date & Time

• Date
  Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Venue
  KTEC (Olympus Korea Medical Training & Education Center) 10 Mirae-ro, Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea
• Day 1 Program
  13:00 ~ 13:20 Orientation
  13:20 ~ 13:30 Moving to the lab and gowning
  13:30 ~ 17:00 Hands-on Session

  *The program details can be adjusted depending on the number of participants.

  Session	Session 1	Session 2
  Model	Live pig (Bed #1)	Simulator (Bed #2)*
  Procedure	Medical thoracoscopy	EBUS-TBNA
  Modulator	Prof. Jaeyoung Cho, Seoul National University Hospital	Prof. Dongil Park, Chungnam National University Hospital
  13:30~14:20	A	B
  14:20~15:10	B	A
  15:10~15:20	Break

  Session	Session 3	Session 4
  Model	Live pig (Bed #1)	Simulator (Bed #2)
  Procedure	Radial EBUS + cryobiopsy	Radial EBUS
  Modulator	Prof. Dongil Park, Chungnam National University Hospital	Prof. Jaeyoung Cho, Seoul National University Hospital
  15:20~16:10	A	B
  16:10~17:00	B	A

Mentors



Prof. Dongil Park (Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University)



Prof. Jaeyoung Cho (Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University)

KTEC Medical Training Building



2. Date & Time

• Date
  Tuesday, October 27, 2026
• Venue
  

  National Cancer Center	323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10408, Republic of Korea
  Asan Medical Center	88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
  Samsung Medical Center	81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
  Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital	22 Gwanpyeong-ro 170beon-gil, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 14068, Republic of Korea
  Severance Hospital	50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea

• Day 2 Program

  Location	National Cancer Center	Asan Medical Center	Samsung Medical Center	Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital	Severance Hospital
  Focus Area	Practical Bronchoscopy and Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases			Intensive Course in Critical Care Medicine
  Mentor	Prof. Bin Hwangbo Prof. Hyun Sung Chung	Prof. Chang-Min Choi Prof. Min Jee Kim	Prof. Kyung Jong Lee Prof. Hye Yun Park	Prof. Sung Hoon Park Prof. Hyun Seung Nam	Prof. Young Sam Kim Prof. Kyung Soo Jung Prof. Soo Hwan Lee Prof. Ah Young Lim
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