Dear members of the Korean Society for Patient Blood Management (KPBM), distinguished colleagues, and healthcare professionals,

It is my greatest honor to address you as the 7th President of KPBM. I express my deepest gratitude to our past leadership and members whose dedication over the last 12 years has built the strong foundation we stand on today.

Since 2014, KPBM has pioneered Evidence-Based Patient Blood Management (PBM), significantly elevating the quality of healthcare in Korea. As we embark on this new chapter, the 7th executive board is committed to advancing patient safety and clinical excellence through next initiatives:

We will foster active collaboration among medical specialists, nurses, and clinical experts to promote integrative academic activities.

Our integration with the Korean Society of Traumatology allows us to deliver PBM directly to the frontlines of critical care. We will develop practical guidelines for emergency and trauma settings, launch joint academic sessions, and contribute regularly to major journals.

Leveraging our established online lecture, we will deliver highly engaging, up-to-date educational programs.

Building on our world-class clinical data, we will expand international exchanges and establish a 'Korean-style PBM Model' optimized for our healthcare landscape, contributing directly to global and national public health.

Together, let us lead patient-centered medical innovation. I humbly ask for your continued support and active participation.

July 1, 2026

Jae Whoan Koh, M.D., Ph.D.
President
Korean Society for Patient Blood Management (KPBM)
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Korea