Samsung Medical Center secures global No. 3 ranking in cancer care by Newsweek for second year running - 더바이오

President and CEO Park Seung-woo: "We have confirmed Korea’s healthcare leadership and will create a better future" [by Yu, Suin] Samsung Medical Center disclosed on September 11 that it has secured third place worldwide in the field of cancer treatment for the second consecutive year, according to the ‘World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2026’ ranking, which was released online on September 10 (U.S. local time) by the international weekly news magazine Newsweek. Given that the first- and second-ranked institutions were both U.S.-based cancer centers, Samsung Medical Center has reaffirmed its global standing among general hospitals. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center secured the top position, followed by MD Anderson Cancer Center. Notably, Samsung Medical Center also maintained its leadership in the Asia-Pacific region, ranking first in Newsweek's cancer treatment evaluation for four consecutive years, released in June. Samsung Medical Center also demonstrated strong performance in the field of respiratory diseases, advancing four positions from the previous year to achieve 19th place globally. In Korea, it maintained its position as the leading institution for the third consecutive year. In addition, Samsung Medical Center was recognized among the global top ten in three specialties, ranking 5th in gastroenterology and 10th in urology. It also secured positions within the top 100 in endocrinology, neurology, orthopedics, cardiology, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery, thereby achieving placements in all 12 evaluated disciplines. Samsung Medical Center was additionally recognized as the ‘smartest hospital’ in Korea for the fifth consecutive year in the World's Best Smart Hospitals 2026 report, released on the same day. On the global scale, its position advanced by three places compared to the previous year, ranking 15th overall. Newsweek's evaluation of the World's Best Specialty Hospitals was conducted in partnership with Statista Inc., a German global marketing research firm. The rankings are determined from assessments of hospital standards in their respective specialties, based on input from tens of thousands of medical professionals in 30 countries and across 12 clinical disciplines. A final qualitative review by a medical advisory panel determines the overall rankings. Meanwhile, the World's Best Smart Hospitals rankings are based on recommendations from medical experts worldwide, taking into account factors such as the adoption of advanced information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI). Since its establishment in 1994, Samsung Medical Center has been regarded as one of Korea’s foremost medical institutions for 30 years. Guided by the principles of being ‘patient-centered,’ addressing ‘high-difficulty’ cases, and advancing as an ‘intelligent hospital,’ the center has spearheaded ‘digital medical innovation’ at the highest standard in the country across a wide range of disciplines. The findings of the Newsweek survey are particularly noteworthy as they underscore Samsung Medical Center's continued commitment to innovation. They highlight the institution’s dedication to delivering advanced, high-difficulty care while simultaneously advancing its digital transformation into a cutting-edge intelligent hospital on a global scale. “We are pleased that our efforts to advance future medicine focused on critical illnesses have been acknowledged by medical experts from around the world,” said Park Seung-woo, President and CEO of Samsung Medical Center. “We will continue to take on the challenge of shaping a healthier and brighter future for humanity,” he added.