Since its opening in 1997, the college of Medicine has become a hallmark of medical education and clinical care. Clinical researchers take advantage of modern facilities at the Samsung Hospital System, Students receive problem-based learning through intensive clinical practice. In order to achieve its goal of delivering wholistic health care, the six-year course of study is integrated into one comprehensive program. During the program, students are also exposed to courses in liberal arts and rigorous basic science education based on small group teaching methods.