Message from the President

Dear Members of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine and Visitors to Our Website,

It is my great honor to serve as the 29th President of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (KARM).

First, I would like to express my sincere respect and gratitude to our past presidents, board members, and all colleagues who have contributed to the advancement of rehabilitation medicine in Korea and around the world.

Amid rapid population aging and a changing healthcare landscape, the role and importance of rehabilitation medicine have never been greater. KARM is committed to responding proactively to these evolving needs and building a strong foundation for the sustainable future of rehabilitation medicine.

The 29th Executive Committee will embrace the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to advance personalized rehabilitation care and improve clinical practice through scientific evidence. At the same time, while upholding the identity and core principles of our Academy, we will strengthen academic, educational, and research exchanges with organizations representing other rehabilitation-related professions, fostering collaboration based on mutual respect and trust.

We will also work to advance a coordinated rehabilitation care system across different stages of recovery and promote improvements in the legal and policy framework for home-based rehabilitation, particularly in response to the needs of an aging society. In addition, we will lay the groundwork for the successful hosting of the 2030 ISPRM (International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine) World Congress in Seoul.

Despite ongoing advances in healthcare and technology, the ultimate goal of rehabilitation medicine remains to restore patients’ function recovery and the improve their quality of life. By harnessing the potential of technology and strengthening the spirit of collaboration, we will strive to make KARM a source of professional pride and growth for our members and a trusted leader in rehabilitation care for patients and the public.

I look forward to your continued support and active participation as we work together to shape the future of rehabilitation medicine.

Thank you.

Ghichan Kim, M.D., Ph.D.
President, Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine