Concordia International University is an educational institution offering certificate, diploma, higher diploma and postgraduate diploma programs progressing to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees locally and internationally. We have a network of colleges located in many countries (USA, Europe, Australia, Canada, Korea, and Philippines) and offer both online and offline courses, and online-to-offline (O2O) courses. We serve as a platform university for students who are looking for a clear path into international universities and colleges at a more affordable price and faster pace. Through our online-to-offline program, students have an easier way of completing their courses abroad through our affiliations with a multitude of universities and colleges in Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, and many more.
The very name Concordia has grown to be synonymous with excellence in education and the Concordia Foundation was formed in 2001, with the sole purpose of providing cutting edge education that is both accessible and affordable by establishing a network of colleges. Concordia International University was inaugurated on 15th August, 2011 as the spear-heading institutions of the Concordia Foundation. The vision of our directors and their dedication to the cause of education combined with their dynamic approach to leadership has made a difference to the growth of the university.
Concordia International University is affiliated to the Concordia Foundation subsidiaries and in the short period since it was started, has grown into an institution that provides excellent technical education while keeping the overall growth and development of the students in mind. At Concordia International University, we take our students’ success very seriously. Accomplished staff, quality-driven innovation and accountability are the reasons for the students’ achievements in both academic and co-curricular activities. The university is committed to equip future graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to work and excel in the ever more competitive global environment.
Concordia International University (CIU) has been recognized for the past twenty (20) years as an international education platform by the international education community. CIU encompasses a few four-year colleges and many higher education institutions. CIU has been a leader in developing the platform for public universities in the United Kingdom and the United States and will bring the medical education platform and advanced hospital system to Lao People’s Democratic Republic
The project will be delivered by Ms. Myungju Yeo, MBA who is the expert in medical tourism with many years of experience.
Project team will comprise of a team from Concordia University as well as a team from Laos. Additionally another team will comprise from Korea with regard to the business development activities. However, this is not yet finalized by the parties to this project. Details of the project team will be confirmed with the names of the team members once more details are obtained.
Led by
Ms. Myungju Yeo, MBA
Founder and CEO at Solomon Education (Genius and Brain Training)
Former CEO at Gratia Boutique Resort
Honorary Dean of the Energy-bio Department at Seoul National University of Technology and Science
Host of the radio show “Mrs. Yeo’s daily life talk show” at Gangwon traffic radiocast
Poet affiliated with Busan Women’s Literary Association
Deputy Dean at Korea Police Department (Operated by Republic of Korea Police Department)
Honorary Vice President at National Information Society of Korea
Specially appointed professor at Seoul National University of Technology and Science (Department of Energy-bio)
Visiting Professor at JEI University (Department of Hotel and Hospitality Management)
This feasibility study report is done, in-line with the Concept Paper submitted by The Concordia International University (CIU). Concept paper was submitted in September 2019 and was approved by the Ministry Of Health, Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
International Hospital and School of Medicine
Concept of this project is to build a International Hospital and School Of Medicine for international health education and practice. CIU will be committing a considerable amount of energy to cooperation with Korean hospitals to secure the faculty members and facilities needed for the proposed project.
Specialized Medical Systems
Aesthetic surgery
This is an essential component of plastic surgery and includes facial and body aesthetic surgery.
Burn surgery
This includes Acute burn surgery and reconstructive burn surgery. Acute burn surgery refers to the treatment immediately after a burn. Reconstructive burn surgery happens after the burn wounds have healed
Craniofacial surgery
This is twofold; pediatric and adult craniofacial surgery. First category revolves around the treatment of congenital anomalies of the craniofacial skeleton and soft tissues, such as cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and pediatric fractures. The second category deals mostly with fractures
Hand surgery
Hand surgery is concerned with acute injuries and chronic diseases of the hand and wrist, correction of congenital malformations of the upper extremities, and peripheral nerve problems (such as brachial plexus injuries or carpal tunnel syndrome
Microsurgery
Microsurgery is generally concerned with the reconstruction of missing tissues by transferring a piece of tissue to the reconstruction site and reconnecting blood vessels.
Pediatric plastic surgery
Children often face medical issues very different from the experiences of an adult patient. Many birth defects or syndromes present at birth are best treated in childhood, and pediatric plastic surgeons specialize in treating these conditions in children.
Other beauty cosmetic therapy or surgeries
Laos and Korea
South East Asian countries recently have become a hub for such surgeries and welcome a lot of medical tourists to their countries. While countries like Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia are in the forefront in such treatments, Laos as a country has not tapped into this field. Furthermore, Korea has one of the largest numbers of plastic and cosmetic treatments done in the world. This includes both local and international clients. However, in Laos there is no significant attention paid towards this industry irrespective of the potential the industry has in the country. International demand for cosmetic and plastic surgery is expected to be increased in future. Thus, CIU in conjunction with the Ministry of Health in Laos is expected to launch this project.
Vision
It is also expected to exploit the increasing number of Medical Tourists towards the South Asian countries on yearly basis. By promoting the medical tourism, it is considered to expand the investment for hotel and tourism in the future.
There are three challenges that level up the healthcare industry as per the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Advanced Education (higher education). Comparative study will identify the factors Influencing Medical Tourism: A Case Study in the initial industry development from 2010 to 2015 in Seoul, South Korea and Implementation of the medical tourism in Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
These challenges are:
International standard medical equipment and facilities;
nternational standard faculty members;
A wide range of medical workers and clients to create the medical community.
In light of the three (3) challenges described above, CIU will commit a considerable amount of energy to cooperation with Korean hospitals in order to secure the faculty members and facilities needed for the proposed project.
Vision of this project is to contribute to overcome the three challenges identified to the maximum possible level.
It is expected that once the project is fully completed below mentioned services will be available for medical tourists, medical students and general public.
Foreign doctor practicing programs
International medical student programs (practical & theory) and graduation
Teaching hospital
Specialized hospital services: Aesthetic Surgery, Burn surgery, cranial facial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, pediatric plastic surgery, other beauty cosmetic therapy or surgeries
Aim
The aim of this study is to identify the factors that influence the decision of prospective medical tourists regarding their choice of destination. The purpose of identifying these factors is to assist decision-makers in developing plans and strategies that will be successful in promoting medical tourism in Loa People’s Democratic Republic.
Objectives
This study aims to meet the following objectives:
To determine factors that motivate people to engage in medical tourism
To determine the factors that influence the information search of prospective medical tourists; and
To specify criteria that prospective medical tourists use to evaluate alternative medical tourism destinations.
