Korean Medical Education Review (의학교육논단)

Yonsei university college of medicine (연세대학교 의과대학)
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The Past, Present, and Future of Interprofessional Education in Medical Education in South Korea

국내 의학교육에서 전문직 간 교육의 과거, 현재와 미래

  • Yon Chul Park (Department of Medical Education, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine) ;
  • Sangmi T. Lee (Department of Medical Education, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine) ;
  • Kyung Hye Park (Department of Medical Education, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)
  • 박연철 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 의학교육학교실) ;
  • 이상미 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 의학교육학교실) ;
  • 박경혜 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 의학교육학교실)
  • Received : 2024.03.04
  • Accepted : 2024.06.14
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

Interprofessional education (IPE) fosters knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to interprofessional collaboration (IPC) for safe, quality patient care. In recent years, the importance of IPC has extended beyond the medical field to local community settings. However, IPE has only recently been introduced and has yet to become widespread. This study reviews the origin and development of IPE in Korean medical education by comparing it with established models in other countries that provide useful insights into future directions for IPE in Korea. Dedicated institutions led the IPE effort in other countries; however, IPE initiatives in Korea were mainly driven by individual professors' and medical schools' interest and commitment, without structural support systems. An important finding of this study is that the lack of awareness and organizational support within the medical education community resulted in the absence of a mandatory curriculum for IPE, as it was omitted from the accreditation standards. For more organized adoption and implementation of IPE in Korea, this study suggests the need to widely communicate the importance of IPE to the medical community and the public. It is also imperative to establish leadership capable of guiding IPE, share materials through trusted institutions with IPE experience, and include IPE in the accreditation standards. These steps are essential for actively implementing IPE and meeting societal healthcare needs in Korea.

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