: : 한 국통 합의 학회 : : 
 학술 대회 원고 접수 
 학술 행사 갤러리 
 Hello and welcome to KSIM . 
 Integrative Medicine combines the best of " alternative " and complementary treatments with modern medicine to provide total care of the person . Established in March 2006 , the Korean Society of Integrative Medicine ( KSIM ) is a professional , multidisciplinary organization that is committed to fostering Integrative Medicine research and encourage knowledge and information exchange to enhance communication and collaboration between our members . 
 Modern Western medicine has made a significant contribution to health care and health promotion through remarkable scientific advances and rigorous medical research . However , increasing chronic diseases , including cancer with limited medical cost has led to patient dissatisfaction . The " cure " of the patient , rather than " treatment " of the disease has brought the need for medical care which integrates conventional and complementary therapies with concept of healing that addresses care of the whole person - body , mind , and spirit . In reflection of this need , Integrative Medicine came into limelight and Korean Society of Integrative Medicine ( KSIM ) was the one of the first association to facilitate communication and collaboration among researchers and practitioners with an interest in this field . 
 There have been many changes in medicine past few decades . Currently , Integrative Medicine is no longer unfamiliar nor a new concept . Government and the local organization are actively seeking ways to promote human well - being through Integrative Medicine . Also , as the concept of healing and well - being is becoming more important , both conventional and integrative followers , including healthcare practitioners , researchers , health care organizations , educationalists have focused on integrative medicine . KSIM aims to provide directions and information to improve human health and aid in decision - making by the public , by health care professionals , and by health policymakers regarding use and integration of complementary and alternative medicine . To achieve this goal we provide an innovative and interdisciplinary platform linking researchers and clinicians uniting a wide range of complementary and integrative health care disciplines , with a particular focus on whole systems approaches , public health , self management and traditional medical systems . KSIM may be a small association for now , however , our goal to connect the conventional medicine and evidence based integrative medicine to develop effective , practical , personalized strategies for promoting health and well - being has driven us this far . The future of KSIM is bright with active participation from diverse medical fields including , Western medicine , Oriental medicine , Nursing , Sports medicine , Psychology and Nutritional studies . Our mutual goal has brought various fields working in harmony together and I am proud to say that KSIM has been the leader in developing Integrative Medicine to improve health and health care in South Korea . As the medical director of KSIM , I appreciate the efforts of your active participation and support for KSIM for our impressive advancement and hope for your continuous interest and support . 
 Thank you very much . President Kyung - Soo Kim , MD , PhD 
 KSIM : www . theksim . or . kr 
 Office : The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine 
 No . 6009 , Catholic Research Institutes of Medical Science , Catholic Univ . of Korea , 222 , Banpo - daero , Seocho - gu , Seoul , 137 - 701 Korea 
 TEL : + 82 - 2 - 2258 - 7851 FAX : + 82 - 2 - 537 - 4025 E - mail : kscptorg @ gmail . com