최악의 파국 사태 오나…정부 정면돌파에, 병원들 줄줄이 휴진

최악의 파국 사태 오나…정부 정면돌파에, 병원들 줄줄이 휴진

의정 갈등이 이어지는 28일 오전 서울 시내 한 대형병원 응급의료센터 대기실에 경증환자 진료 제한 관련 안내문이 놓여 있다. 연합뉴스

의과대학 증원이 확정된 32개 대학이 2025학년도 의대 정원 증원 규모를 1600명 안팎으로 신청할 것으로 보인다. 의료계는 각 대학이 확정한 증원분을 한국대학교육협의회(대교협)에 제출하는 이번 주가 의료계 집단행동 사태의 분수령이 될 것이라고 본다. 주 1회 휴진을 결정한 20개 의대는 휴진일을 늘려 아예 일주일 집단 휴직하는 방안도 검토 중인 것으로 알려지면서 최악의 시나리오가 현실화할 우려가 커지고 있다.

28일 국민일보 취재를 종합하면 의대가 설치된 40개 대학 중 증원 규모를 배정받은 32개 대학은 이번 주 중 모집인원을 확정할 방침이다. 이들 대학은 1600명 안팎을 써낼 것으로 보인다. 2000명 증원을 발표했던 정부가 증원 규모의 50~100% 범위에서 대학이 자율 조정하도록 결정한 데 따른 것이다.

국립대는 대부분 애초 증원 분에서 50% 감축을 희망하는 것으로 나타났지만, 정원이 가장 많이 늘어난 충북대 등 일부 대학은 계획대로 증원해야 한다는 반발이 나오면서 막판 고심 중인 상황이다. 사립대의 경우 배정 인원이 상대적으로 적어 계명대·영남대·조선대 등 8곳은 100% 증원을 유지하기로 했다.

당장 의료계는 대학이 이번 주 대교협에 확정 규모를 제출할 것으로 보고 대응 방안을 검토 중이다. 오는 30일 ‘빅5’ 병원은 서울대·세브란스병원을 시작으로 의대 교수들이 ‘주 1회’ 휴진에 돌입한다. 서울아산병원과 서울성모병원은 다음 달 3일 하루 셧다운에 나선다. 삼성서울병원은 소속 교수 일정에 맞춰 주 1회 휴진을 하기로 했다. ‘빅5’ 외에도 고려대 의대 30일, 건양대·계명대 의대는 다음 달 3일 하루 쉬기로 결의했다. 의대 정원이 확정되면 의사들의 자체 휴진 일수는 더 늘어날 수 있다.

최악의 파국 사태 오나…정부 정면돌파에, 병원들 줄줄이 휴진

의료계 집단행동이 이어지는 가운데 28일 오전 서울 시내 한 대형병원 응급의료센터 대기실에서 내원객이 진료 순서를 기다리고 있다. 연합뉴스

김창수 전국의과대학 교수협의회장(전의교협)은 국민일보와의 통화에서 “정원이 확정되면 교수들이 더 강하게 반발할 것”이라며 “사직은 점진적으로 계속 증가할 것이고, 주당 휴진일도 더 많아질 것”이라고 말했다.

일주일을 통째로 진료·수술하지 않는 ‘셧다운’도 논의하고 있는 것으로 전해졌다. 최창민 전국의과대학교수 비상대책위원회(전의비) 회장은 통화에서 “정부가 정원 발표 시 어떻게 대응할지 교수들이 논의했는데, 일주일 휴진하는 방안도 나왔다”며 “그렇게 휴진이 길어지면 결국 병원은 망하게 되고, 의료 시스템도 아예 붕괴되는 것”이라고 말했다.

다음 달이 되면 사직을 하고 병원을 떠나는 의대 교수들도 늘어날 것으로 보인다. 다만 정부는 지난 26일 기준 사직 교수가 전문의 1만9000명 중 한 자릿수에 불과하다고 설명했다.

김유나 박선영 기자 [email protected]

OTHER NEWS

4 minutes ago

4 minutes ago

With just months to live, 24-year-old Georgia man marries girlfriend as dying wish

4 minutes ago

Kelly Osbourne's gobsmacked fans confuse her for Kim Zolciak in new Instagram snap after she underwent non-surgical procedure

4 minutes ago

Canucks' Thatcher Demko Takes A Big Step Towards Potential Return

4 minutes ago

Fox News Host Confronts GOP Senator on Going After Judge Merchan's Family

4 minutes ago

Where you can see northern lights Sunday night from another solar storm

4 minutes ago

Atlanta Hawks defy odds to win NBA draft lottery. See the full draft order

4 minutes ago

30 Things Likely To Vanish With Baby Boomers: A Farewell to What Was Normal

5 minutes ago

DeJean Pick Ends Eagles' Haul in Carson Wentz Trade

5 minutes ago

Blue Jays’ Alek Manoah shows signs of improvement in second start

5 minutes ago

Is a new transport agency the answer to better public transit in Quebec?

5 minutes ago

Let it go already! Marjorie Taylor Greene won’t give up war with Mike Johnson after failed ouster

5 minutes ago

IMF's Kammer: Positive outlook on Europe, soft landing expected

5 minutes ago

5 minutes ago

How might a Labour revival in Scotland affect the balance of power in the UK?

5 minutes ago

Houston Police policy officer linked to the suspended cases investigation is still issuing department policy

5 minutes ago

5 minutes ago

A Harvard education costs over $82,000 a year—here's how much students actually pay

5 minutes ago

‘I’m going all the way’: Lando Norris reveals celebration plans after Miami win

5 minutes ago

Martin Brundle involved in cheeky ‘senorita’ exchange with Camila Cabello during F1 grid walk

5 minutes ago

Church in The Woodlands puts out statement following arrest of pastor on child porn charges

5 minutes ago

Officials issue warning for pet owners amid historic cicada emergence

5 minutes ago

I'm a broke beauty expert - I even put my peanut butter on a credit card. But here are 4 treats over £30 that I'll never stop buying

6 minutes ago

Hempstead contractor tied to ex-mayor facing felony charges

6 minutes ago

Celebrities show some skin on the Bafta TV Awards red carpet

6 minutes ago

The Houston Dynamo to host first ever British night with market, food, games and more

6 minutes ago

6 minutes ago

Opal Lee receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU

6 minutes ago

Haseeb Hameed’s career-best score puts Nottinghamshire on top against Lancashire

6 minutes ago

AstraZeneca withdrawing its vaccine could be more dangerous than we think

6 minutes ago

TikTok launches campaign urging users to get MMR jab

6 minutes ago

Eyes to the sky: Parts of US see northern lights as solar storm hits Earth

6 minutes ago

Which team owns the longest NBA playoff drought?

6 minutes ago

Ange Postecoglou is 'happy to disappoint' Burnley fan King Charles III if Tottenham condemn the Clarets to relegation - after attending an 'inspiring' garden party at Buckingham Palace

6 minutes ago

Type 2 diabetes genetically linked to breast, bowel and pancreatic cancer

6 minutes ago

What you should and shouldn’t eat, drink during Houston’s arctic freeze

6 minutes ago

Calls for plant-based alternatives to be labelled with warning signs

6 minutes ago

The UN says there's 'full-blown famine' in northern Gaza. What does that mean?

6 minutes ago

6 minutes ago

Novak Djokovic follows Rafael Nadal with early exit at Italian Open in third round

6 minutes ago

North Macedonia holds presidential and parliamentary elections Wednesday

6 minutes ago

Natalie Elphicke defection ‘naked opportunism’, Cameron says, amid claims she interfered in husband’s trial

6 minutes ago

Athletes' village at Paris Olympics will feature 'world’s largest restaurant'

6 minutes ago

When is the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery? How to watch reveal of No. 1 pick

7 minutes ago

KPRC 2′s Bill Barajas pops the question to fiancée Carla Salinas in Italy

7 minutes ago

Atlanta Hawks jump 9 spots to win NBA draft lottery. Here are the full results

7 minutes ago

Watch as tornado touches down in small town

7 minutes ago

7 minutes ago

National register for care workers needed to protect adults from abuse, warns top official

7 minutes ago

The best deals on MyProtein bundles, from supplements to protein bars

7 minutes ago

Marc Skinner wants to stay at Manchester United after ‘historic’ FA Cup win

7 minutes ago

Video: The best EVs arriving in 2024: Ten electric cars we think will be standouts this year

7 minutes ago

The woman buried over 10,000 years ago near modern-day Leander

7 minutes ago

Footy is thrown into shock as AFL star Cam McCarthy dies aged just 29 after battling mental health issues during his career

7 minutes ago

Former San Diego Chargers GM AJ Smith dies at age 75 'after battle with prostate cancer'

7 minutes ago

Pharmacists blast government over ‘shameful’ increase to NHS prescription cost

7 minutes ago

Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In Tournament

7 minutes ago

7 minutes ago

Charlie Blackmon's 2-run double in the 8th inning leads Rockies past Rangers 4-2

7 minutes ago

Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at Amsterdam university

7 minutes ago

Watch as Rishi Sunak faces Keir Starmer at first PMQs after Tory local election losses

7 minutes ago

7 best eyebrow pens for feathery, natural-looking brows

7 minutes ago

Extinct snake named after Shiva’s serpent may have been one of largest ever

7 minutes ago

Extension cord on roof of Michigan store gives away 34-year-old woman living inside rooftop sign

7 minutes ago

Report: Slain Chicago police officer sustained gunshot wound to face; SUV stolen and recovered

8 minutes ago

Gulf Bank and INJAZ announce 2024 Company Program competition winners

8 minutes ago

Tennis-Tabilo beats Djokovic in big upset at Italian Open

8 minutes ago

Top Trump allies J.D. Vance, Lindsey Graham say they will accept 2024 election results

8 minutes ago

Emotions run high at bush camp on front line of efforts to reduce youth crime in northern Australia

8 minutes ago

Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe dealt unexpected blow after sporting director decision

8 minutes ago

Sydney Sweeney Set to Star as Iconic Boxer Christy Martin In New Biopic

9 minutes ago

A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak

9 minutes ago

Suns hiring Mike Budenholzer as new head coach, report says

9 minutes ago

NHS gender care taken over by ‘secrecy and ideology’, health secretary claims

9 minutes ago

Murder of Migos rapper Takeoff at Houston bowling alley among nearly 400 cases flagged for forensic failures

9 minutes ago

9 minutes ago

Man dies in police chase while holding family hostage, Harris Co. Sheriff says

9 minutes ago

New Mexico governor seeks hydrogen investment with trip to Netherlands

9 minutes ago

The cost of living crisis has ruined our love lives

9 minutes ago

Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women's water polo team at the Paris Olympics

9 minutes ago

Why you probably missed the Northern Lights on Saturday

9 minutes ago

What’s the ultimate party wedding song on the dance floor? Vote in our bracket for your favorite!

9 minutes ago

9 minutes ago

Supreme Court leaves Texas law in place requiring adult websites to verify users' ages

9 minutes ago

2 skiers dead in Utah avalanche; 1 digs himself out: Police

9 minutes ago

‘Sick note’ crackdown: The charts and figures behind Sunak’s welfare reform claims

9 minutes ago

Hosting a Eurovision grand final party? These are the recipes (we predict) you’ll need

9 minutes ago

Why mortgage rates are surging again

9 minutes ago

Yes, child marriage is legal in 38 states

9 minutes ago

NASCAR at Darlington: How to watch, schedule and favorites for throwback weekend

10 minutes ago

Cicadas are starting to emerge in Illinois. Here's a map of where to expect them

10 minutes ago

Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible while others struggle to make safety upgrades

10 minutes ago

Everything you need to know about toner, according to the experts

10 minutes ago

Northwestern University's deal with student protesters offers example of successful negotiations

10 minutes ago

10 minutes ago

Supporters rally for Texas woman after DA appeals ruling to overturn illegal voting conviction

10 minutes ago

Aces star A'ja Wilson announces signature shoe with Nike

10 minutes ago

Deontay Wilder: Mike Tyson’s legacy could be ‘tarnished’ in Jake Paul fight

10 minutes ago

9 best milk frothers for barista-quality drinks at home

10 minutes ago

11 best rosacea products for every step of your skincare routine