Bo Sung Sim (1924-2001): a pioneer of neurosurgery in Korea.
Bo Sung Sim (1924-2001) stands as a prominent figure in the history of Korean neurosurgery. His devoted contributions have led to the fruitful development of modern neurosurgery in Korea. Sim practiced advanced neurosurgical techniques, undertook basic research, was passionate about education in the early years of neurosurgery in Korea, and played an essential role in founding the Korean Neurosurgical Society. Sim was a true neurosurgeon-a teacher, a scientist, and a superb pioneer in Korean neurosurgery.
Kim
Dong Gyu
DG
Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. gknife@plaza.snu.ac.kr
Park
Chul-Kee
CK
Paek
Sun Ha
SH
D004501:Education, Medical / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007723:Korea; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000266:history