Iksan, South Korea

Wonkwang University

World rank#1156 of 1,712
Rank in South Korea#35
Medicine articles1,708
Cited 50+ times0.0%
International0%

Wonkwang University published 1,708 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 0.0% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 0% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 1156th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 35th in South Korea.

Research profile

MeasureValuePercentile
Highly cited articles0 cited 50+ times 51
Research output1,708 articles 50
Share highly cited0.0% of its articles 51
International collaboration0% with co-authors abroad 24

Can graduates of medical schools in South Korea train in the US?

The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.

  • Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation (KIMEE): recognized until 2026 September

A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.

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Official site: wku.ac.kr

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How does Wonkwang University rank for medicine?

It ranks 1156th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 35th in South Korea on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.

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2 Minute Medicine. Wonkwang University: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/south-korea/wonkwang-university/

Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)

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