Korean Medical Education Review (의학교육논단)

Yonsei university college of medicine (연세대학교 의과대학)
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Ajou University School of Medicine's Educational Approach to Cultivating Professionalism

아주대학교 의과대학 환자/의사/사회 과정을 통한 의학전문직업성 교육 경험

  • Chae, Su Jin (Department of Medical Humanities & Social Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine) ;
  • Shin, Yun Mi (Department of Medical Humanities & Social Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine) ;
  • Hahm, Ki Hyun (Department of Medical Humanities & Social Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine) ;
  • Lim, Ki Young (Department of Medical Humanities & Social Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine)
  • 채수진 (아주대학교 의과대학 인문사회의학교실) ;
  • 신윤미 (아주대학교 의과대학 인문사회의학교실) ;
  • 함기현 (아주대학교 의과대학 인문사회의학교실) ;
  • 임기영 (아주대학교 의과대학 인문사회의학교실)
  • Received : 2012.05.30
  • Accepted : 2012.06.22
  • Published : 2012.06.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to observe how Ajou University School of Medicine runs its curriculum to cultivate professionalism. The paper also proposes a plan for the next step for the school. The Patient-Doctor-Society (PDS) course, begun in 2009, can be summarized by three characteristics. First, the PDS course is an integrated curriculum that is not a one-time program for a specific grade, but a continuous program open for all medical students. Second, the PDS course is designed following the philosophy and educational goals of the institution, and the curriculum assures maximum autonomy. Third, the PDS course is 'whole person education' that provides knowledge and teaches skills and an attitude. By analyzing the pros and cons of the program through annual evaluation, leaders of the program at Ajou will continue to consider what to teach and how to do so.

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