JEOLLABUK-DO, SOUTH KOREA, February 1, 2019, Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Jong Bum Choi, MD, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Choi celebrates many years of experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With more than 35 years of professional experience, Dr. Jong Bum Choi was a professor and cardiac surgeon with Chonbuk National University from 2007 until his eventual retirement. Prior to obtaining this prestigious role, he was a professor with Wonkwang University School of Medicine from 1982 to 2007.
Dr. Jong Bum Choi began his career as a student at Chonnam National University, where he earned a Doctor of Medicine in 1977. He has been certified as a physician and is a licensed medical doctor, chest surgeon and cardiac surgeon.
A respected leader in his community, Dr. Jong Bum Choi has been affiliated with a number of professional organizations. He is a member of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and has contributed articles to professional journals. In addition to his work in the field, he served with the Korean Army, obtaining the rank of captain.
Throughout his career, Dr. Jong Bum Choi has been recognized for his contributions, including having received the Lillehei Award from St. Jude Medical, which has since integrated into Abbott. He has been featured in numerous honors publications, including Who’s Who in Asia and Who’s Who in the World.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who’s Who community, Dr. Jong Bum Choi has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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