The Department of Medical Sociology and Social Work was established in 2003 with two distinct sections: medical sociology and social work. By 2012, two sections merged to effectively train the workforce in the skills required for both disciplines.

The medical sociological training focuses on studying areas such as medical organization and networks, medical policy, physician-patient relationships and ethics, social policy, and legislation. The aim is to enhance students' understanding of medical systems and social organizations in terms of policy-making and healthcare.

In the field of social work, the focus is on studying areas such as therapeutic care and delivery, therapeutic welfare and services, and therapeutic methods and resources. The goal is to enhance students' knowledge, including how to utilize personnel and provide social care for children, adolescents, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly, considering medical welfare aspects. This prepares students to effectively serve as medical social workers in healthcare settings upon graduation.

With regard to our development, we have three goals:

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