A study on premedical curriculum reform of one medical school / 한국의학교육
Korean Journal of Medical Education
;
: 299-308, 2013.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-95759
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this study was to examine the background and improvement of the reformed premedical curriculum in Seoul National University and to analyze in which it corresponds with its intentions. It gives implications to premedical curriculum through its development model.METHODS:
The background and improvement of the reformed premedical curriculum was analyzed through several reports from those of associated committees. The development model of the reformed curriculum was made in order to examine correspondence with the intentions of its reformation.RESULTS:
The graduate credit increased while compulsory credit was in decrease which leads to the elimination of standardized education based on the natural sciences. The requirements in compulsory liberal arts and elective major subjects were suggested in order to develop students' perspectives in humanities.CONCLUSION:
As premed is a preliminary course before studying medicine, premedical curriculum should reflect the needs of those parties concerned-society, professors, students, etc.- and be based on core values and educational philosophy of the school in order to derive its competences.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Philosophy
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Natural Science Disciplines
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Schools, Medical
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Curriculum
/
Intention
/
Education
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medical Education
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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