President
Yoon Kyoung Kim
Imperial College London
Korean UK Medical Association Students
KUMAS Student Education Hub
Supporting Korean and Korea-connected students exploring medicine, medical school applications, and global healthcare careers.
KUMAS is building free, student-led educational resources to support aspiring medical students through accessible guidance, mentorship, and practical application preparation.
About
About KUMAS
KUMAS — Korean UK Medical Association Students — is a student-led community supporting Korean and Korea-connected medical students and aspiring medical applicants. We aim to make medical education more accessible through peer-led guidance, practical resources, and connection with students and doctors across the UK and beyond.
Initiative 01
KUMAS Global Pre-Med Series
A free educational series introducing students to medicine, medical school pathways, healthcare systems, and global opportunities in medicine.
Why Medicine?
UK Medical School Applications
Studying Medicine Abroad
Life as a Medical Student
Research, Leadership & Extracurriculars
Global Health, AI & the Future of Medicine
Session dates and speakers will be announced soon.
Initiative 02
KUMAS Med School Application Pack
A practical resource pack designed to help aspiring applicants understand and prepare for the medical school application process.
Choosing Medical Schools
Personal Statement Guidance
Work Experience & Reflections
Interview Preparation
Admissions Tests Overview
Timeline & Checklist
Updated guidance and resources will be added here over time.
Free Download
Download the KUMAS Med School Application Starter Pack
KUMAS 의대 지원 스타터팩 다운로드
Get our free starter pack for students preparing for medical school applications. Enter your details below to access the download.
의대 지원을 준비하는 학생들을 위한 무료 스타터팩입니다. 아래 정보를 입력하시면 다운로드할 수 있습니다.
2025–26
2025–26 KUMAS Committee
KUMAS is led by a student committee representing medical students across UK universities.
Get to know us
Vice President
Jimin Han
University of Bristol
Treasurer
Claire Jo
Imperial College London
Publicity Officer
Yong Hwa Hong
St George’s, University of London
Secretary
Hannah Seo
Imperial College London
Social Secretary
Yegee Han
Imperial College London
Regional Representative
Hongseo Choi
University of Birmingham
Academic Officer
Joona Kim
Imperial College London
Audience
Who is this for?
Korean and Korea-connected students considering medicine
International students interested in UK medical school
Parents seeking clearer guidance on the application process
Medical students who want to mentor or contribute
Doctors and professionals interested in supporting student education
Purpose
Why we are building this
Applying to medical school can feel confusing, especially for students navigating different education systems, countries, and expectations. KUMAS aims to reduce this barrier by creating accessible, peer-led resources that explain the process clearly and connect students with role models who have been through it.
Get Involved
Get involved
For students
Join sessions and use the application resources.
For medical students
Volunteer as a mentor or speaker.
For doctors / professionals
Support the series through talks, advice, or collaboration.